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FSA Unveils Fresh New Rules to Reshape Crypto Assets

The Japanese FSA establishes two categories through which they evaluate cryptocurrency products. Financial products together with speculative tokens form the two classification categories. The...

Japan’s FSA Splits Crypto With Bold New Dual Framework

The new framework demonstrates a purpose to enhance market transparency while providing stability. The public can provide feedback about the proposal between 2025...

Metaplanet Makes Bold Move with Another Huge Bitcoin Buy

Metaplanet bought 696 BTC via options, raising its total holdings to 4,046 BTC. Metaplanet Stock Performance  Shares fell 9% before recovering as the...

Circle’s USDC Becomes First Approved Stablecoin in Japan

Story highlights Circle’s USDC becomes the first approved stablecoin in Japan Circle expands in Japan through strategic partnership with SBI Holdings Japan’s financial regulator...

Stablecoins to Simplify Trade Between Hong Kong and Japan

Story Highlights Hong Kong and Japan explore stablecoin trade payments. Stablecoins offer faster, cheaper alternative to banking systems. Testing begins for stablecoin transactions in...

Will Japan’s Crypto Reform Bill Change the Market?

Story Highlights Stablecoin issuers could utilize government bonds as security.  Crypto brokerages will have different restrictions from exchanges.  The bill proceeds to Japan's National...

Japan Eyes Crypto Tax Cut from 55% to 20%

Story Highlights Japan plans to slash the crypto tax from 55% to 20% Crypto ETFs may soon be allowed in Japan Japan aims to...

Binance CEO Applauds Japan Crypto Rules Amid Reforms

Story Highlights According to Teng, Japan has 11M cryptocurrency accounts in 2024. The FSA imposes tight requirements for crypto exchanges and AML compliance. New...

Japan Moves to Ease Stablecoin Rules for Greater Financial Flexibility

Japan plans to ease stablecoin rules, allowing new backing methods and reducing compliance burdens for intermediaries. Japan is set to ease regulations on stablecoins and...

Japan Orders Apple, Google to Remove Unregistered Crypto Apps

Japan’s FSA orders Apple, Google to remove unregistered crypto exchange apps, reinforcing strict regulatory compliance in the country’s digital asset market. Japan’s Financial Services Agency...

Japan Dismisses Idea of Adding Bitcoin to Reserves

Japan rejects Bitcoin reserves over safety and volatility concerns. Private companies such as Metaplanet promote Bitcoin adoption despite government caution. Japan has, in effect,...

Japan Cautious About Bitcoin in National Reserves

Japan is cautious about Bitcoin in national reserves due to volatility. It prioritizes stability and security in foreign exchange reserves. The Japanese government has expressed...