2025-8-18 15:11 |
Japan is reportedly gearing up to launch its first official stablecoin, as interest for the asset class deepens across Asia. According to a recent report by local outlet Nikkei Asia, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is preparing to approve the… origin »
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According to a recent report by Japanese cryptocurrency publication CoinPost, Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has taken a cautious stance on the proposal to establish a national Bitcoin (BTC) reserve.
2024-12-27 01:00 | |
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The Financial Services Agency has released its 2024 monitoring report, urging better internal audits and closer scrutiny of crypto exchanges. Japan’s financial regulator has called for stronger internal audits across the entire financial sector, highlighting the need for better oversight,…
2024-12-27 19:30 | |
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The Japanese prime minister said it is “difficult for the government to express its views” on implementing a Bitcoin strategic reserve.
2024-12-27 09:06 | |
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CEO of Daiwa Securities believes Japan should allow for crypto exchange-traded funds to enter the local market. Daiwa is one of the many companies pushing for Japan to approve crypto ETFs. According to a Bloomberg report published on Dec. 24,…
2024-12-24 14:19 | |
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Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin announced its decision to shut down operations following a severe security breach in May that resulted in more than $300 million in losses. The latest report states that the exchange has agreed to transfer its assets to SBI VC Trade, the crypto division of Japan’s financial conglomerate SBI Group. Related […]
2024-12-3 00:00 | |
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Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin is reportedly ceasing all efforts to relaunch the hacked trading platform despite initiating recovery plans. According to a Nikkei Asia report, the exchange will shut down operations and sell all assets to SBI Group-owned trading…
2024-12-2 10:26 | |
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Digital currencies issued by local governments in Japan are increasingly being exploited by phishing scams, with fraudsters taking advantage of reward programs. A series of fraud cases has exposed vulnerabilities in digital currencies issued by Japanese municipalities, prompting calls for…
2024-11-21 15:44 | |
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Pepe has become the first meme coin to be officially listed on a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange. According to a report by CoinDesk Japan, BITPoint Japan, a centralized crypto exchange launched in 2016 and licensed by the country’s Financial Services Agency,…
2024-10-30 10:26 | |
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Yuta Kobayashi, 26, has been arrested in Japan for allegedly laundering funds through the cryptocurrency Monero, following a 100 million yen ($665,800) credit card fraud scheme. According to a report by Nikkei on Monday, the arrest followed an extensive investigation by Japan’s Cyber Special Investigation Division and multiple local police forces. The case marks a […]
2024-10-22 22:54 | |
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Japan’s Financial Services Agency is set to review its crypto regulations, potentially leading to lower taxes and allowing domestic funds to invest in tokens. Japan is preparing to review its cryptocurrency regulations, which could result in lower taxes and allow…
2024-9-30 13:42 | |
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Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has announced plans to reform the country’s regulatory framework on crypto gaming. This move, according to the report, appears to be aimed at assisting businesses in managing their digital currency assets better and to “stimulate” growth in the blockchain gaming sector.
2024-9-27 12:30 | |
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Leveraging 10% of Japan's potential excess renewable energy could generate $2.5 billion in Bitcoin annually. The post Bitcoin Mining Could Help Japan Monetize $2.5 Billion in Wasted Green Energy — Report appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2024-9-8 17:42 | |
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The boss of Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has said “cautious consideration” needs to be given to the decision of approving crypto-related exchange-traded funds.
2024-8-13 13:22 | |
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Japanese financial giant SBI Group is teaming up with Franklin Templeton to prepare for a possible approval of crypto funds in Japan. Japanese financial giant SBI Group is teaming up with U.S. asset manager Franklin Templeton in anticipation of potential…
2024-7-27 11:32 | |
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Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), the largest pension fund in Japan and globally, is looking to explore investments in alternative assets such as Bitcoin (BTC) and gold. According to a Bloomberg report, GPIF revealed in a press release today…
2024-3-19 12:19 | |
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In the latest report, Inspirante Trading Solutions delves into the recent surge in the U.S. and Japan equity markets, exploring the underlying drivers and opportunities therein.
2024-2-29 10:45 | |
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According to a Bloomberg report, Japan is progressing towards enabling venture capital firms and other investment funds to hold crypto assets directly. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s administration has agreed to submit a revised bill to implement this change, marking a significant development in the country’s approach to cryptocurrencies.
2024-2-20 04:00 | |
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A recent report estimated the market value of tokenized assets to be $3.5-$10 trillion by 2030. Japan, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland are also part of the project. The Monetary AuthoritThe post Singapore initiates tokenization pilots: What does it entail? appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2023-11-16 14:30 | |
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The Japanese government is set to adjust regulatory frameworks, enabling startups to raise funds by issuing digital assets to investors, according to a report from Nikkei. The revision applies to startups receiving investments from investment funds, which may receive their stakes in digital assets instead of traditional stocks or securities.
2023-9-15 20:40 | |
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According to local media, this updated system is specifically applicable to a category of funds known as Investment Business Limited Partnerships.
2023-9-16 16:41 | |
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The largest cryptocurrency ticked down for a couple of hours after a report that the Bank of Japan was mulling a change to its yield curve control policy before regaining ground.
2023-7-28 01:11 | |
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The largest cryptocurrency ticked down for a couple of hours after a report that the Bank of Japan was mulling a change to its yield curve control policy before regaining ground.
2023-7-28 01:11 | |
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The largest cryptocurrency ticked down for a couple of hours after a report that the Bank of Japan was mulling a change to its yield curve control policy before regaining ground.
2023-7-29 01:11 | |
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Japan’s prime minister Fumio Kishida participated in the crypto conference WebX to share his enthusiasm for the decentralized ecosystem and web3. According to the CoinPost report, Kishida spoke on his administration’s strategies. He opined that web3 is part of the…
2023-7-25 13:51 | |
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Quick Take The U. S. Department of the Treasury publishes a monthly report known as the Treasury International Capital (TIC) report, which provides information on the holdings of U. S. Treasury securities by foreign countries.
2023-7-22 16:00 | |
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Japan may find an unexpected opportunity to expand its influence in the sector — according to a recent The Japan Times report.
2023-6-28 21:41 | |
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Cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan have urged the authorities to loosen the regulations surrounding margin trading activities, according to a June 20 Bloomberg News report. JVCEA eyes higher leverage limits Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association (JVCEA), a body tasked with self-regulating the crypto industry, argued that its members want higher leverage limits for retail […] The post Japan’s crypto exchanges push for relaxed margin trading rules to attract new investors appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2023-6-20 14:25 | |
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Earlier this month, global financial crimes watchdog FATF urged G-7 economies like Japan to lead by example to implement its controversial "travel rule" for crypto transfers.
2023-5-24 13:50 | |
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Amber’s review of its Japan operation is part of a strategic shift toward institutional business, away from retail business.
2023-4-15 19:53 | |
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The ministry’s panel will reportedly focus on developing a framework for a central bank digital currency based on a technical study carried out by the Bank of Japan over the past two years.
2023-3-31 22:03 | |
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The ministry plans to launch an expert panel next month to explore the feasibility of a central bank digital currency.
2023-3-30 11:54 | |
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Leaders from Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, and the European Union are expected to outline a global cooperative strategy for digital assets in May.
2023-3-26 21:03 | |
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FTX Japan Holdings, FTX Japan and FTX Japan Services were three of FTX’s 134 subsidiaries caught up in the firm’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in the United States.
2023-2-18 19:49 | |
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Vice President of International and Business Development, Nana Murugesan, said that the firm decided to “wind down” the majority of its operations in Japan.
2023-1-12 14:20 | |
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A U.S. Trustee filed an objection to plans by FTX to sell its units in Europe and Japan, among other businesses.
2023-1-8 00:58 | |
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The central bank will decide on issuing a CBDC in 2026.
2022-11-24 15:22 | |
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Japan’s Financial Services Agency requested the exchange suspend business orders on Nov. 10, prior to FTX Group declaring bankruptcy in the United States.
2022-11-22 20:01 | |
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The Japanese arm of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is preparing to resume customer withdrawals by the end of the year, according to a report by broadcaster NHK.
2022-11-21 13:52 | |
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The Japanese arm of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is preparing to resume customer withdrawals by the end of the year, according to a report by broadcaster NHK.
2022-11-22 13:52 | |
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Japan has been looking to gradually ease rules for crypto startups, with the government also considering corporate tax breaks for companies.
2022-10-20 19:50 | |
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The government of Japan is looking to introduce cryptocurrency transfer rules in May 2023 to track money transfers by criminals, according to a Nikkei Asia report on September 27. The post Japan to tighten laws to prevent money laundering via crypto by May 2023 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2022-9-28 21:40 | |
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Meeting international Anti-Money Laundering standards is the latest in a series of measures Japan has taken in recent months to improve its cryptocurrency regulation.
2022-9-28 20:45 | |
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The new rules would require crypto exchange operators to share customer information when assets are transferred between platforms.
2022-9-27 14:33 | |
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Two crypto lobby groups recently asked the government to reform crypto tax laws in the country, where investors can pay up to 55% on capital gains.
2022-8-26 13:10 | |
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The country's crypto self-regulatory body has received an “extremely stern warning” from financial regulators over delays in anti-money laundering rules and poor governance.
2022-7-20 13:27 | |
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The country's crypto self-regulatory body has received an “extremely stern warning” from financial regulators over delays in anti-money laundering rules and poor governance.
2022-7-20 13:27 | |
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The FSA and Japan’s Finance Ministry previously warned crypto firms against processing transactions involving sanctioned individuals or entities, subject to fines or imprisonment.
2022-7-9 22:30 | |
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Japan emerges as a precedent-setting nation by passing stablecoin regulation in the wake of the TerraUSD collapse.
2022-6-3 09:34 | |
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Leading Japanese Investment bank, Nomura has decided to launch a crypto subsidiary. This new unit by Nomura shall be operated outside of Japan with a team of 100 personnel by the end of next year. This move is primarily concerned with facilitating institutional clients could invest in cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens. The report from Financial […]
2022-5-18 04:00 | |
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A new framework would allow trading, custody, and approved coins. Banks must follow strict KYC, AML, and CNV regulations. High inflation has pushed people toward Bitcoin and stablecoins. Argentina is preparing for a major shift in how its financial system treats digital assets, with regulators working on a plan that could allow banks to offer […] The post Argentina moves to reshape crypto rules as banks prepare for Bitcoin services appeared first on CoinJournal.
Western Union is building a stablecoin-backed prepaid card targeting countries with high inflation rates. The money transfer giant plans to offer the product in markets where local currency depreciation erodes purchasing power, CFO Matthew Cagwin told the UBS Global Technology…
CNN is leaning into live prediction markets with Kalshi.
Russia’s crypto strategy may move from shadow use to state-regulated access as pressure from global sanctions mounts.
UPay, a global crypto payment card provider, has entered a strategic partnership with StraitsX, a Singapore-based stablecoin-native settlement layer, aiming to build foundational financial infrastructure that supports everyday stablecoin payments worldwide.
Stablecoins will be officially recognised as a payment method starting January 1, 2026, in Uzbekistan as part of a broader effort to modernise the country’s financial landscape. Sandbox to test stablecoins and tokenised assets The Uzbekistan government has established a regulatory sandbox under the supervision of the National Agency for Perspective Projects, working closely with […]
With the legal framework still undecided, banks and tech firms are quietly laying the foundation for South Korea’s stablecoin future.