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Shiba Inu joins Bitcoin and Ethereum on Japan’s first new crypto exchange in four years. SHIB trades at $0.00000528 as it breaks an 11-month downtrend.
Shiba Inu (SHIB) has secured a spot on the inaugural token list for Laser Digital Japan, the first crypto exchange to receive regulatory registration in the country in four years [1]. The move, which places the token alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum on a platform backed by the Nomura Group, marks a significant expansion of SHIB’s institutional visibility within Japan’s strictly regulated financial environment [1].
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Price | $0.00000528 |
| 24h Change | -4.27% |
| Key Milestone | First new Japanese exchange registration in 4 years |
| Catalyst | Inclusion in Laser Digital Japan's launch lineup |
The registration of Laser Digital Japan under the Payment Services Act follows a four-year freeze on new crypto exchange approvals in the country [1]. Shiba Inu’s inclusion was facilitated by its addition to the Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association’s "Green List" in November 2025, a regulatory designation required for any token to be traded on registered Japanese platforms [1].
This listing follows a broader trend of integration for the token in Japan. Earlier this year, Rakuten Wallet added SHIB, allowing users to trade the asset against the yen and convert loyalty points into the token [1]. Additionally, the exchange SBI VC Trade has incorporated SHIB into its "Rent Coin" lending program, enabling users to earn yield on their holdings [3]. While retail access has been available through these platforms, the Laser Digital Japan listing is specifically targeted at institutional investors, placing SHIB in a category of assets vetted by one of Japan’s largest financial groups [1].
SHIB recently closed above its 20-week moving average, ending an 11-month downtrend [2]. Despite this shift, the token faces resistance at the 0.382 Fibonacci level of $0.00000636, a point that has capped rallies since February [2]. The token currently trades at $0.00000528, with the price action retesting the breakout level [2].
On-chain activity shows shifting sentiment among large holders. A single wallet recently withdrew 280.8 billion SHIB from the OKX exchange, valued at approximately $1.56 million [2]. Total exchange reserves for the token have declined to 86.98 trillion units [2]. While these flows suggest accumulation, daily transaction volume on the Shibarium network remains near 1,180, and recent burn rate spikes have removed only a nominal amount of supply [2].
Whether this institutional listing translates into sustained trading volume remains the primary open question. While SHIB has cleared the necessary regulatory hurdles to sit alongside established assets like Bitcoin and XRP, the market is still awaiting concrete operational details from the Nomura-backed venue [1].
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