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G-7 Finance Ministers Discuss Crypto Regulation Ahead of Japan Summit Next Week

[May 15, 2023 4:45 AM] Representatives for the seven advanced economies signaled a commitment to following norms set by standard-setters FSB and IMF on crypto and central bank digital currencies.

Top Indian Banker Says US Dollar Has ‘Disproportionate Power’ as Reserve Currency; Retracts ‘Biggest Financial Terrorist’ Remark

[May 1, 2023 5:30 AM] Uday Kotak, the CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank, a financial institution based in India, recently expressed his view on the dominance of the U.S. dollar in global financial markets. Kotak stated that the U.S. dollar has “disproportionate…

AI chatbot usage causes concern among 70% of Japanese adults

[May 1, 2023 4:19 AM] A local Japanese news outlet survey revealed that 69.4% of adults want stricter regulations for AI development and implementation.

Japan’s Inflation Surges to 3.5% as New BOJ Governor Takes the Helm

[Apr 29, 2023 2:00 PM] This week, the Statistics Bureau of Japan unveiled the latest core consumer price index (CPI) report for the country, revealing a surge to 3.5%. This figure comes as a surprise to analysts who had predicted a more modest 2.9% for the end of the…

Binance to reenter Japan via acquired regulated exchange SEBC

[Apr 28, 2023 5:10 AM] Although no official date is mentioned for the launch of Binance Japan, the notice stated that the exchange could start after June.

Binance Japan Will Start Operations After June

[Apr 28, 2023 2:42 AM] The world's largest crypto exchange acquired Sakura Exchange BitCoin last November.

Blockchain and crypto leaders converged at DAO Tokyo as Japan increases adoption

[Apr 25, 2023 7:26 AM] Japan has taken strides of late to adopt and integrate decentralized technologies within both government and businesses.

Reverse Engineering the Future: Bitcoin.com Team Members Weigh In on ETHGlobal Tokyo Hackathon

[Apr 17, 2023 10:30 PM] The ETHGlobal Tokyo hackathon drew to a close on Sunday, as builders from around the world competed for $375,000 in prizes. The event was kicked off with the first-ever ETHGlobal “Pragma” summit, sponsored by Verse, among others…

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.