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Central Bank of Japan Likely to Defer Interest Spikes to Next Year
A former Bank of Japan (BOJ) official has suggested that the central bank will likely postpone any further interest rate…
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Japan’s E-comm Giant Mercari Expands Crypto Offerings with Ethereum Trading
Starting May 21, Mercari users can now trade Ethereum (ETH) within the app, making it the second cryptocurrency supported after…
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Metaplanet Shifts to Bitcoin Amid Japan’s Economic Challenges
Metaplanet Inc., a crypto investment and consulting firm listed in Tokyo, has announced its adoption of bitcoin as a strategic…
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Sony Ventures Into Stablecoins, Explores Yen-Backed Digital Currency on Polygon
Sony Bank, the banking arm of the Japanese entertainment conglomerate, Sony Group, has initiated a proof-of-concept trial to issue its…
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MAS Unveils Framework for Digital Asset Networks as Singapore Rushes to Become Global Crypto Hub
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has presented a comprehensive document that introduces a structured plan for creating open and…
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Japanese Law Revision Grants Tax Relief to Token Issuers, Crypto Gains Exempt from 30% Tax Rate
A recent revision in the law by the National Tax Agency in Japan brings good news for token issuers. They…
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MUFG Explores Global Stablecoin Issuance as Japan’s Largest Lender
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is currently engaged in discussions with various entities involved in popular global stablecoins and other…
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World Economic Forum Releases White Paper Including Government and Industry Guidelines for Crypto Asset Regulation
The release of a white paper by the Digital Currency Governance Consortium, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, highlights…
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Japan Strengthens Anti-Money Laundering Measures for Cryptocurrency Transactions, Effective June 1st
Japanese legislators have opted to implement stricter measures against money laundering in relation to cryptocurrency transactions starting from June 1.…
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Japanese Regulators Crack Down on Foreign Crypto Exchanges for Unregistered Operations Including Bybit
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan released a warning letter that named Bybit, MEXC Global, and Bitget among a…
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