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Japan Launches World’s First Regulated Yen Stablecoin
Japan has officially entered the stablecoin race with the launch of its first legally recognized yen-pegged digital currency, marking a…
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Asia-Pacific Stock Exchanges Tighten Rules on Crypto-Hoarding Companies
Three of Asia-Pacific’s largest stock exchanges are clamping down on companies seeking to transform into crypto hoarding vehicles, also known…
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Japan to Ban Crypto Insider Trading Under New Financial Rules
Japan’s financial watchdog is preparing to ban and penalize insider trading in the cryptocurrency market, marking a significant step toward…
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SoftBank’s PayPay Acquires 40% Stake in Binance Japan Subsidiary
SoftBank’s digital payments arm PayPay has acquired a 40% stake in Binance Japan, marking a significant step in connecting mainstream…
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Japan Post Bank to Launch Digital Yen (DCJPY) Backed by Deposits by 2026
Japan Post Bank has announced that it will issue a digital yen by the end of fiscal 2026, introducing a…
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Japan Prepares Yen-Backed Stablecoin Launch as BOJ Rate Hike Looms
One of the biggest financial developments out of Japan this month is the imminent debut of a blockchain-based Japanese yen…
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Japan’s Finance Minister Endorses Cryptocurrencies as Part of Diversified Portfolios
Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato has acknowledged the role of cryptocurrencies in diversified investment strategies, signaling the country’s growing embrace…
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Japan Set to Approve First Yen-Backed Stablecoin This Fall as Circle Expands
Japan’s financial regulators are preparing to greenlight the country’s first domestically issued stablecoin pegged to the yen, a move that…
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SBI Holdings Plans Japan’s First Bitcoin and XRP ETF Amid Regulatory Reform
Japanese financial powerhouse SBI Holdings has announced plans to launch the country’s first dual-asset cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF), offering exposure…
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Japan’s FSA Proposes Reclassifying Crypto Assets as Financial Products
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is exploring a significant regulatory shift that would classify crypto assets as financial products under…
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