Japan
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A New Line of Defense: Japan Raises the Bar for Crypto Safety
Japan is stepping up its oversight of digital asset trading platforms, moving to require cryptocurrency exchanges to hold dedicated safety…
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Japan Moves to Classify Crypto as Financial Products, Tighten Insider Trading Rules, and Slash Taxes
Japan is preparing a sweeping overhaul of its cryptocurrency regulatory framework, laying the groundwork to treat digital assets more like…
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Japan Considers Limiting Crypto Custody to Authorized Providers
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is evaluating a new framework that would require digital asset custodians and trading management providers…
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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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When Bitcoin Outshines the Company: MetaPlanet Now Worth Less Than Its Bitcoin Reserves
Japan’s MetaPlanet, a company known for managing Bitcoin reserves as part of its corporate treasury strategy, has seen its market…
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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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