Japan2026-09-15 05:03:18Japan’s 10-year government bond yield hits 3.025%, highest since September 1996Japan’s 10-year government bond yield reached 3.025% on Sept. 15, according to a BlockBeats flash update. The reading marks the highest level for the benchmark yield since September 1996. The brief did not include additional market context, policy commentary, or related asset moves. It reported only the latest yield level and the historical comparison point. As presented in the source, the update focuses on the bond market milestone itself and does not provide further details on trading conditions or broader reactions.550
Kioxia2026-09-14 10:48:27Kioxia Weighs U.S. Listing to Raise $10 BillionKioxia Holdings, the Japanese NAND maker, is considering a U.S. listing that could raise $10 billion, according to a market update cited by BlockBeats on Sept. 14. The company is said to be in talks with Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan as it looks for deeper liquidity in the U.S. market. The item was attributed to Jin10. No timeline for the potential listing was disclosed in the report, and no additional deal terms were provided. The update focused on the fundraising target, the possible U.S. venue, and the banks involved in the discussions.830
Murata Manufa2026-09-14 07:54:14Murata signals no near-term MLCC price hikes as AI server demand stays firm through 2028Murata Manufacturing Vice President Masanori Minamide said the company will keep its multilayer ceramic capacitor, or MLCC, pricing framework tied to long-term customer relationships rather than short-term swings in supply and demand, according to an interview with Nikkei. He also said demand tied to AI servers is expected to keep growing at least through 2028, with higher heat-resistant MLCCs gaining traction as server configurations become more demanding. Murata is also preparing for a broader AI hardware cycle. The company sees robots built around physical AI as the next major growth driver after AI servers, while also studying how 6G adoption could reshape demand for communication components and sensors. On the supply side, Murata is reviewing additional capacity expansion plans over the next three to five years, including the possibility of building larger plants at existing production bases in Japan and overseas. The company had already announced an extra ¥80 billion investment in MLCC production equipment over the two years through fiscal 2028. Minamide indicated the next expansion round could exceed that amount. Beyond MLCCs, Murata is also targeting growth in AI server power modules and expects its communications components business to see a clear increase in revenue and profit from fiscal 2028, tied to customer design changes.1040
HashKey Cloud2026-09-12 16:20:36HashKey Cloud and Quantum Solutions launch Japan’s first DAT staking serviceHashKey Cloud said it has partnered with Tokyo-listed Quantum Solutions to launch what it described as Japan’s first DAT staking business. Through HashKey CaaS, a newly introduced one-stop service platform under HashKey Group, the company will provide Ethereum staking and restaking services for Quantum Solutions. According to Techub, the deal also marks the first time a listed company in Japan has joined Ethereum staking through a professional institution while using DAT to enhance the value of its digital assets. HashKey Cloud said the partnership will draw on its institutional staking infrastructure and risk management capabilities to help improve asset efficiency and explore use cases tied to restaking and DeFi yield aggregation. The report added that Japan has seen notable on-chain value growth over the past year, while its regulatory environment has continued to improve.770
Gumi2026-09-11 09:01:52Gumi books 1.537 billion yen crypto valuation loss as shares fall 19.1%Japanese gaming company Gumi Inc. said it will record a material non-operating loss in the first quarter of its fiscal year ending April 2027 after the fair value of its crypto assets declined, according to TipRanks. The company said recent market volatility led to a total crypto asset valuation loss of 1.537 billion yen, or about $10 million. Of that amount, 675 million yen will be borne by the parent company itself. Gumi added that the loss has already been reflected in financial statements covering the three months ended July 31, 2026. After the disclosure, the company’s share price fell 19.1%.1290
Japan FSA2026-09-11 07:49:38Japan FSA logged 1,961 investment and crypto fraud consultations in April-JuneJapan’s Financial Services Agency said its Financial Services Users Consultation Office received 1,961 consultations tied to fraudulent investment solicitations involving investment products and cryptocurrencies during the quarter from April 1 to June 30, 2026. Of those, 1,616 were confirmed to have resulted in monetary losses, meaning more than 80% of the reported cases caused financial damage. The agency said the office handled 15,418 consultations in total during the same period. Within that figure, 1,374 consultations were related to cryptocurrencies and similar matters, down 92 from the previous quarter. The office also processed 9,835 consultations connected to chatbots. The figures were cited by CoinPost and carried by Techub.290
Bitget Wallet2026-09-11 07:52:38Bitget Wallet joins Japan’s BCCC to take part in self-custody wallet compliance talksBitget Wallet said it has officially joined the Blockchain Collaborative Consortium, or BCCC, becoming the first global consumer-facing self-custody wallet to enter the Japanese industry group. The move comes ahead of Japan’s planned implementation of new rules for crypto-asset service intermediary businesses in June 2026. As a BCCC member, Bitget Wallet said it will take part in policy discussions around how self-custody wallets should be defined and positioned within a compliance framework. The company also said it plans to contribute its global operating experience in self-custody wallets to regulatory dialogue in Japan and support broader awareness and use of on-chain everyday finance among Japanese users. Founded in 2016, BCCC describes itself as Japan’s first and largest blockchain industry association. It has more than 270 member companies and runs multiple specialist committees, including groups focused on DeFi and stablecoins. The alliance has long served as a channel for policy communication and coordination between Japan’s blockchain industry and regulators.750
Bank of Japan2026-09-11 06:02:46Former BOJ official warns U.S. comments on Japan policy could rattle marketsA former senior Bank of Japan official has warned that what was described as “unusual” intervention by U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent in Japan’s currency affairs could damage the central bank’s credibility and trigger larger swings in global markets. The remarks come as markets expect the Bank of Japan to raise rates by 25 basis points at next week’s meeting. Bessent said he had inside information on the BOJ’s intentions, a claim that drew a sharp response in Japan. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said the comment was “a little scary.” The episode has put added attention on how external remarks about Japanese monetary policy may affect market expectations ahead of the BOJ decision.800
