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Ripple-based MoneyTap adopted by three Japanese banks

[Apr 17, 2023 7:56 AM] Japanese banks like Yamaguchi, Momiji and Kitakyushu now support the MoneyTap P2P remittance service based on RippleNet.

Crypto Lender Amber Group Weighs Selling Japan Unit: Bloomberg

[Apr 17, 2023 2:23 AM] Managing partner Annabelle Huang said that despite Japan being a "high quality market ... regulations are strict."

G-7 Will Focus on Helping Developing Nations Introduce CBDCs

[Apr 12, 2023 12:34 AM] The Group of Seven (G-7) advanced nations will prioritize considering how it can better help developing countries introduce their central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

OpenAI finds fresh support from Japan amid global country-wide bans

[Apr 10, 2023 1:30 AM] Japan shows support for OpenAI’s ChatGPT chatbot amid country-wide bans and uncertainties worldwide.

Mt. Gox repayment registrations close: Here’s what’s next

[Apr 7, 2023 3:55 AM] The deadline for repayment registration for those affected by the Mt. Gox hack has closed, with the trustee releasing a statement on the next steps in the process.

Japan pushes for friendlier environment for crypto with Web3 proposals

[Apr 6, 2023 7:16 AM] Japan's Web3 project team released a white paper suggesting ways to expand the country's crypto industry to establish a welcoming atmosphere for crypto.

Japan Approves Web3 White Paper to Promote Industry Growth in the Country

[Apr 6, 2023 3:51 AM] The white paper proposes more tax reform, clearer accounting standards and a DAO law.

Crypto market momentum stalls as traders await the results of recent regulatory actions

[Apr 3, 2023 2:30 PM] Crypto’s bullish momentum may stall at the $1.2 trillion total market cap resistance, but traders' newfound caution has not translated to excessive demand for short positions.

Japan FSA flags Binance, Bybit, others for operating without registration

[Apr 3, 2023 7:20 AM] Japan’s FSA warns Binance, Bybit, MEXC Global and BitForex, among others, for unregistered operations as it cracks down on crypto exchanges in Japan.

Japan Regulator Flags 4 Crypto Exchanges Including Bybit for Operating Without Registration

[Apr 3, 2023 2:55 AM] Bitget, BitForex and MEXC Global were also named in the Financial Services Agency's warning letter.

BRICS Emerges as the World’s Largest GDP Bloc, Propelled by China’s Rapid Expansion

[Mar 31, 2023 10:30 AM] BRICS, a set of countries grouped as an alternative to the G7, is now the world’s largest gross domestic product (GDP) bloc, taking purchasing power parity into account, according to reports from Acorn Macro Consulting. Powered By…

Japan plans to form expert panel to explore digital yen: Report

[Mar 30, 2023 1:03 PM] 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.

Hong Kong turns to Japan for advice after ‘mind-boggling’ Web3 influx

[Mar 30, 2023 7:35 AM] Hong Kong is looking to Japan for guidance to become a friendly environment for cryptocurrency following an overwhelming response to Web3 investment.

Japan's Finance Ministry to Explore Digital Yen Feasibility: Report

[Mar 30, 2023 2:54 AM] The ministry plans to launch an expert panel next month to explore the feasibility of a central bank digital currency.

G-7 Will Push for Tighter Global Crypto Regulations: Kyodo

[Mar 27, 2023 5:13 AM] Discussions on a global framework will speed up ahead of a May meeting of finance ministers and central bankers.

G7 to collaborate on tighter crypto regulation: Report

[Mar 26, 2023 12:03 PM] 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.

Fujitsu interested in crypto trading services, trademark application reveals

[Mar 26, 2023 1:04 AM] The brand wants to offer financial services, including accepting deposits, financing loans, financial management and the exchange of crypto assets.

Mt. Gox creditors have until March 10 to register and choose repayment method

[Mar 7, 2023 3:13 PM] Creditors have the option of a lump-sum payment, bank remittance, fund transfer service provider, or through a cryptocurrency exchange or custodian.

Could NFTs and crypto help Japan’s ‘Cool Japan’ strategy?

[Feb 28, 2023 8:02 AM] Crypto-adjacent technologies could be a valuable part of Japan's strategy to promote its culture and boost its economy.

Japanese Tech and Finance Giants Launch Japan Metaverse Economic Zone

[Feb 28, 2023 4:30 AM] Several Japanese tech and finance giants have signed a document to create the Japan Metaverse Economic Zone, a multipurpose virtual universe that will have its base in a platform called Ryugukoku. The virtual world will allow these companies to…

Tech companies enter agreement for ‘Japan Metaverse Economic Zone’

[Feb 27, 2023 6:05 AM] A group of prominent Japanese technology companies, including Fujitsu and Mitsubishi, came together in a new agreement to help advance the country’s metaverse sector.

FTX Japan allows total withdrawal of funds — users rejoice the ‘escape’

[Feb 26, 2023 1:04 AM] Numerous community members received their funds as FTX investors in other countries remain hopeful of a similar outcome.

FTX Japan reports $50M in withdrawals since Feb. 21

[Feb 23, 2023 12:30 PM] According to the crypto exchange, 7,026 FTX Japan account holders had moved funds from the firm to Liquid Global — a requirement in order to withdraw assets.

Tech Giant Globant Believes the Metaverse Will Have Its Make or Break Moment in 2023

[Feb 21, 2023 1:00 AM] Globant, a Luxembourg-based tech giant with Argentine origins, has referred to the short-term future of the metaverse in its latest Tech Trends report. According to the company, this year the metaverse will “burn bright or burn out,” as…

Crypto exchange FTX Japan to resume withdrawals on Feb. 21

[Feb 20, 2023 10:32 AM] “We are very sorry for the concern and inconvenience caused to our customers due to the suspension of our services,” the exchange wrote.

Study: XRP More Popular In Japan Than US, But Bulls Lack Strength

[Feb 20, 2023 7:10 AM] XRP is the most popular cryptocurrency in Japan, according to a recent study by the City of Hong Kong University that is currently circulating on Twitter. According to the study, XPR is even more popular in the Land of the Rising Sun than in the…

FTX Japan plans to resume withdrawals as early as February: Report

[Feb 17, 2023 10:49 AM] 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.

The Bank of Japan to launch its CBDC pilot before May

[Feb 17, 2023 3:58 AM] The Bank launched a pilot program for “digital yen” in April after finishing its proof-of-concept testing, which began in 2021.

Binance mints 50M TrueUSD days after Paxos ordered stop issuing BUSD

[Feb 16, 2023 8:22 PM] Despite the minting of $50 million in TUSD, Zhao previously said the regulatory crackdown on stablecoins in the U.S. will cause the USD-back stablecoin market to “shrink.”

Japanese Prime Minister says DAOs and NFTs help support government’s 'Cool Japan' strategy

[Feb 2, 2023 1:33 PM] Fumio Kishida said there were “various possibilities for using Web3” in Japan and has previously supported blockchain-based initiatives for authorities using digital solutions.