Ghana's parliament has passed a bill to legalize cryptocurrency, marking a significant step towards regulating its growing use among investors in the country. This legislative move aims to provide a structured framework for cryptocurrency transactions and enhance investor protection. Meanwhile, Strategy maintained its Bitcoin holdings unchanged during the week of December 15 to 21, while its dollar reserves increased by $748 million, reaching a total of $2.19 billion. In Japan, Metaplanet, the country's largest Bitcoin holder, has approved the issuance of dividend-paying preferred shares targeted at institutional investors, signaling a strategic shift in its investment approach.