Bitcoin News Today: Japan's Regulatory Shift Fuels Corporate Bitcoin Gold Rush

SBI VC Trade has announced the expansion of its institutional-grade corporate Bitcoin services to Convano, a Tokyo Exchange Growth-listed company. This follows its earlier collaboration with MetaPlanet, a former hospitality services company that recently reached a 20,000 BTC treasury threshold. Convano, which operates the FASTNAIL nail service chain in Japan, currently holds 519.93 BTC and aims to accumulate 21,000 BTC by March 2027. The company will utilize SBI VC Trade’s “SBIVC for Prime” service package, which includes preferential trading spreads, tax optimization for restricted assets, and reduced staking fees from 25% to 10%. The platform is tailored for large institutional clients and includes customized trading options and tax-related services to support corporate digital asset management [1].

The move reflects a broader trend of Japanese corporations integrating Bitcoin into their financial strategies. MetaPlanet, which signed a similar agreement with SBI VC Trade one year ago, mobilized up to $3.7 billion through an extraordinary shareholder meeting to fund its Bitcoin accumulation strategy. However, concerns over stock dilution have affected its share price, closing at JPY 709 on Friday. The success of these early adopters has encouraged other firms to explore digital asset holdings. For instance, RemixPoint, an energy and IT solutions firm, reported a 50.8% year-over-year revenue increase in Q1 FY2026, largely attributed to its Bitcoin treasury. The company has also begun discussions on providing electricity services to cryptocurrency miners [1].

Japan’s regulatory environment has also evolved to facilitate corporate adoption of digital assets. The country’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) announced that cryptocurrency regulation will now be consolidated under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA), moving away from the Payment Services Act. This change reduces the maximum corporate tax rate on crypto gains from 55% to 20%, offering greater clarity for firms integrating digital assets into their treasury strategies. The FSA highlighted that many crypto-related issues, such as misleading disclosures and unregistered operations, resemble those traditionally governed by the FIEA, and therefore, aligning oversight with existing securities regulations could enhance investor protection [2].

The FSA’s proposal, while not legally binding, signals the government’s intent to tighten crypto oversight. It also addresses concerns such as unclear white papers and investment scams, which have been prevalent in the sector. The report emphasized that applying FIEA mechanisms would help mitigate information asymmetry between crypto issuers and investors and impose stricter disclosure requirements. These measures are expected to foster a more secure and transparent environment for institutional participation in digital asset markets [2].

The growing adoption of Bitcoin by Japanese corporations is part of a larger shift toward digital asset integration in corporate portfolios. This trend is being supported by both market dynamics and regulatory clarity. SBI VC Trade’s services are now being leveraged by firms seeking to optimize their treasury management strategies through Bitcoin, with Convano and MetaPlanet serving as key examples of this trend. As Japan continues to refine its regulatory framework, the increased corporate interest in digital assets could further solidify the country’s role as a global leader in institutional crypto adoption [1].

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[1] SBI VC Trade Adds Convano After MetaPlanet Success in Corporate Bitcoin Services (https://beincrypto.com/sbi-vc-trade-adds-convano-after-metaplanet-success-in-corporate-bitcoin-services/)

[2] Japan regulator proposes crypto rule overhaul in line with securities law (https://cointelegraph.com/news/japan-crypto-regulation-overhaul-securities-law)