JAPAN

Highlights: Japan plans to cut crypto taxes from as much as 55% to a flat 20%, matching stocks and bonds. The Japan crypto bill would introduce tougher insider trading rules and increase penalties for unregistered crypto sellers. The bill could […]

Highlights: Japan’s three largest banks plan to use a jointly issued stablecoin in business transactions. The banks formed a council to study rules, systems, governance, and issuance infrastructure. The project follows an FSA-backed experiment and targets real commercial use in […]

Highlights: SBI Shinsei Bank will let depositors earn crypto rewards from regular savings interest. Customers can receive Bitcoin, Ethereum, or XRP through vouchers issued via SBI VC Trade. The pilot will run for three months and may become permanent later […]

Highlights: Japan’s LDP approved a new proposal that focuses on tokenized deposits and yen stablecoins. Japan plans to expand blockchain settlement systems through AI-driven financial infrastructure. The AI blockchain finance proposal also supports cross-border yen stablecoin payments across Asian markets. […]

Highlights: SBI and Rakuten are preparing crypto investment trusts for Japanese retail investors. Nomura, Daiwa, SMBC, and Mizuho-linked firms are also reviewing fund plans. Japan’s FSA aims to formalize crypto fund rules by 2028. Japan’s retail investment market could soon […]

Highlights: Rakuten Wallet now lets Japanese users convert Rakuten Points into XRP through its app. XRP gains wider retail visibility through Rakuten Pay’s large user and merchant network. Santiment says XRP sentiment has jumped, though price action may take time. […]

Highlights: Metaplanet has issued $50M in zero-interest bonds to fund fresh Bitcoin purchases. EVO Fund fully subscribed to the company’s latest bond sale. Metaplanet now holds 40,177 BTC under its treasury plan. Metaplanet has raised another ¥8 billion, worth about […]

Highlights: DeFi Dev Corp. has expanded into Japan after sealing a fresh deal with Allied Architects, Inc. The move forms part of the company’s ongoing efforts to expand outside the United States.  DeFi Dev Corp. CEO noted that Japan’s regulatory […]

Highlights: BIS warns dollar stablecoins could create risks for financial stability as their use in payments keeps growing. Sudden withdrawals of stablecoins from financial systems can put pressure on markets and banks. Regulators are moving faster to control stablecoins and […]

Highlights: Chiliz price rally points to FOMO-driven momentum as it outperforms Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies. SBI Chiliz’s partnership with Tokyo Verdy boosts Web3 fan token adoption in Japan, expanding Chiliz’s footprint. Technical breakout potential above $0.042 resistance could push CHZ […]

Highlights: Japan approved a bill to classify cryptocurrencies as financial instruments under securities law. The proposal shifts crypto oversight from payment rules to investment-focused regulation in Japan. It also adds annual disclosures, insider trading bans, and tougher penalties for rule […]

Highlights: Metaplanet announced two new units and a ¥4 billion Bitcoin expansion plan. Its Japan venture arm will fund and support local Bitcoin infrastructure projects. Its Miami subsidiary will build institutional products tied to Bitcoin capital markets. Japan’s listed Bitcoin […]