"Bitcoin holds firm even as US rates rise" — fiscal concerns provide support
The Nikkei’s Global Markets page covered why digital assets held firm even as US interest rates rose, citing commentary based on our market analysis.
Speaking at the 4th Blockchain Lounge: "BCCC Tax Committee launch — a full debate on crypto-asset taxation"
Our CEO Fumihiro Arasawa took the stage as chair of the BCCC DeFi Committee. Together with Mr. Yagihashi and Mr. Murakami of the Tax Committee, he discussed separate taxation of crypto assets and its impact on individual investors.
"Headwinds for Bitcoin this autumn" — the rally pauses as US rate-hike expectations weigh
The Nikkei’s "Position" page examined how the outlook for legislation ahead of the US midterms is affecting crypto-asset markets, citing commentary based on our market analysis.
Management training at a major IT company — "Time management in the age of AI"
Participants reviewed how they use their own time and their team’s, and explored how to redirect the hours freed up by AI into decision-making and developing people.
"Digital capital management" consulting for an infrastructure company
We shared a framework for embedding AI into management and day-to-day operations so that it translates into results, and supported the use of digital technology tailored to the company’s own challenges.
"Are individuals the buyers of ETFs?" — an estimate of up to 3 trillion yen in inflows
The series "Crypto in transition" examined the scale of money flowing in through spot ETFs, citing the estimate and commentary of our CEO Fumihiro Arasawa.
"Signs of growth in institutional crypto investment in Japan too" — low dollar correlation, risk diversification
Commentary by our CEO Fumihiro Arasawa on the potential for inflows from Japanese institutional investors was featured.
"Crypto turns professional-led" — a maturing market, spot trading down 70%
An article on how growing use of ETFs and futures is shifting who drives the market, citing commentary based on our market analysis.
"Four burdens on coins" — US rate-hike expectations and mega IPOs
An article on why prices fell to half their peak, the lowest range since October 2024, citing commentary based on our market analysis.
Instructor for the three-part "Management skills × practical AI" program
Our CEO Fumihiro Arasawa taught alongside Mr. So Tomiyama. Aimed at team leaders, the course used ChatGPT to show how AI can support management, people development and process improvement, building hands-on capability through practice.
"Bitcoin advances, up 20% and ahead of equities and government bonds" — money flows into a "stateless asset"
An article on the inflows seen amid turmoil in the Middle East, citing commentary based on our market analysis.
Exchanging views with the Financial Services Agency as the BCCC DeFi Committee
As chair of the BCCC DeFi Committee, our CEO Fumihiro Arasawa visited Japan’s Financial Services Agency to discuss the current state of DeFi, the issues it faces and how regulation should be shaped. We will continue to bring a practitioner’s perspective into policy dialogue, including by compiling and submitting the views of committee members.
Instructor for "Bitcoin basics for business" and "Introduction to Bitcoin"
Our CEO Fumihiro Arasawa teaches at the Tokyo University of Science Open College, returning in 2026 after 2025. The courses cover everything from how Bitcoin works to what it means for business, giving participants a grounding in digital assets.
AI adoption training for managers at a disability support facility
Over several months of training we supported the practical use of AI at work. One participant told us that "three hours of document preparation became ten minutes, and I could spend the rest with the people we support." The goal is to turn administrative efficiency into more time with residents.
* Newspaper images are photographs of printed pages of The Nikkei. Source: The Nikkei (publication date shown on each item).