Blockstream Opens Tokyo Office to Drive Bitcoin Growth in Asia

lockstream, a Bitcoin technology firm co-founded by Adam Back, has expanded its global presence by opening a new office in Tokyo.his strategic move aims to enhance the adoption of Bitcoin Layer-2 solutions and self-custody technologies in Japan.he company is collaborating with Diamond Hands, a prominent Japanese Bitcoin consultancy, and Fulgur Ventures, an investment firm focused on Bitcoin-centric companies.lockstream's investment division recently invested $75 million in Bitcoin into Komainu, a crypto custody joint venture between Nomura, Ledger, and Coinshares.EO Adam Back emphasized that with increased regulatory clarity and rising institutional interest in Bitcoin, now is an opportune time for Blockstream to establish a direct presence in Japan, one of its most important markets. Show Less