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Japan is a major crypto hub with high retail participation and a regulated exchange environment. A natural disaster of this scale could temporarily disrupt local trading activity and amplify global risk aversion, especially given the current macro headwinds (high BTC dominance, altcoin underperformance). However, past Japanese earthquakes have had limited lasting impact on crypto markets unless they affect critical infrastructure like power grids or internet connectivity.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, caused people to be trapped inside Aeon Mall, with some reports of an explosion and several injuries.

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Japan's KDDI Invests $65M in Coincheck to Expand Blockchain Finance

KDDI to Buy 14.9% Stake in Coincheck for $65 Million to Expand Crypto Access in Japan

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