ChainCatcher News, the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) of Japan announced on the 19th that it will seek information on investment diversification. It is looking for information on low-liquidity assets that are not currently invested in, including Bitcoin, as well as gold, forests, farmland, and more.Currently, GPIF diversifies its investments into traditional assets such as domestic and foreign stocks and bonds, as well as alternative assets like infrastructure and real estate. As of the end of December 2023, it manages approximately 225 trillion yen in assets, making it the largest pension fund in the world.

ChainCatcher news, according to Yonhap News Agency, the Japanese government decided at a cabinet meeting today to freeze the assets of 9 individuals related to Hamas and 1 cryptocurrency exchange company that are involved in funding the Palestinian armed political faction Hamas.The sanctions will take effect starting today, aiming to cut off funding to Hamas, which is waging war against Israel. Japanese government spokesperson Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno stated at a press conference this morning, "We will continue to review the targets of sanctions from the perspective of counter-terrorism financing."

ChainCatcher news, according to the Nikkei, the Japanese government will relax regulations on financing for startups. Startups will be allowed to raise funds through crypto assets (virtual currencies) in addition to stocks. The new regulations will cover funds known as Limited Partnership (LPs).