On Aug. 17, market data cited by BlockBeats and sourced from Bitget showed mixed performance in Japanese equities at the close. The Nikkei 225 index ended the session up 0.6% at 6922.05 points. In contrast, Japan’s TOPIX index closed down 0.3% at 4184.11 points. The update was published as a market analysis brief by BlockBeats. No additional market context or drivers were provided in the source report.

Japanese multinationals are cashing in on a weaker yen, prompting a wave of earnings forecast upgrades in the latest reporting season. Toyota, Honda, Sony and Ryohin Keikaku have all revised their guidance higher. Okasan Securities data shows 159 of about 1,600 Topix constituents have raised full-year forecasts since July 1, versus just 12 downgrades — an adjustment ratio of 86%, the highest since fiscal 2016.

Japanese and South Korean equities finished higher on July 27, according to market data cited by BlockBeats from Bitget. The Nikkei 225 Index closed up 0.5% at 64,931.19. Japan’s TOPIX rose 1.4% to 4,066.07. South Korea’s KOSPI also ended the session in positive territory, gaining 0.97% to 6,755.74. The move left major benchmarks across the two markets broadly higher by the close. The figures were reported as part of a brief market update published by BlockBeats.

JPX CEO Hiromi Yamaji said Japan's first crypto ETF could list in 2027, a year earlier than expected. Meanwhile, a proposal to exclude firms with over 50% crypto assets from TOPIX sparks industry pushback.

JPX CEO Hiromi Yamaji said crypto ETFs could list by 2027, earlier than expected. Meanwhile, a TOPIX rule change to exclude firms with over 50% crypto assets faces opposition from Metaplanet and others, creating a complex market outlook.

Japan Exchange Group CEO Hiromi Yamaji said the first crypto ETF could list in 2027, earlier than expected. Meanwhile, a proposal to exclude crypto-heavy firms from TOPIX faces strong opposition from Metaplanet and others, creating a mixed market outlook.

JPX CEO Hiromi Yamaji says crypto ETFs may list by 2026, earlier than expected. Meanwhile, TOPIX proposes to exclude firms holding over 50% crypto assets, facing opposition from Metaplanet and others.

JPX CEO Hiromi Yamaji said Japan's first crypto ETF could list as early as 2027, earlier than the 2028 consensus. Meanwhile, Metaplanet's head of Bitcoin strategy urged opposition to a proposal that would exclude companies with over 50% crypto assets from TOPIX. Tax reforms and regulatory changes are key.