Japan is adapting to the crypto evolution, recently enabling startups to raise funds via crypto assets and updating its cryptocurrency tax code, with Binance making a return to the Japanese market. In the metaverse, Meta is expanding its Horizon Worlds platform to mobile and web users, bringing new features and experiences. Meanwhile, Coinbase is under scrutiny after benefiting from a DeFi exploit, raising questions about responsibilities in the decentralized sector. Additionally, a green transition in crypto mining sees over 50% of energy coming from renewables, yet Tesla's stance on Bitcoin payments remains unclear despite hitting Elon Musk's previously mentioned environmental criteria.