Japan

Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao shakes hands with an unidentified person, poses for a photo
Binance to Reenter Japan in August 2 Years After Regulator's Warning
The return was made possible by Binance's purchase of regulated crypto exchange Sakura Exchange BitCoin last November.
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Kishida reiterated “Web3 is part of the new form of capitalism,” referring to his flagship economic policy intended to drive growth and wealth distribution. (Photo by Takayuki Masuda)
Japan Signals More Web3 Promotion Policies Are Coming
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday that the country plans to improve the environment for Web3 when it comes to using tokens and revitalize the content indust...
Kishida reiterated “Web3 is part of the new form of capitalism,” referring to his flagship economic policy intended to drive growth and wealth distribution. (Photo by Takayuki Masuda)

Circle Trims Workforce Slightly to Maintain 'Strong Balance Sheet'
Circle Trims Workforce Slightly to Maintain 'Strong Balance Sheet'
Circle has cut its workforce slightly to maintain a “strong balance sheet,” the company said Wednesday. While some departments were subject to layoffs, the stablecoin issuer s...
Circle Trims Workforce Slightly to Maintain 'Strong Balance Sheet'

Circle Considers Issuing Stablecoin in Japan Under New Rules
Circle Considers Issuing Stablecoin in Japan Under New Rules
Circle is considering issuing a stablecoin in Japan, given that legislation governing stablecoins took effect on June 1, the payment services company's co-founder and CEO Jere...
Circle Considers Issuing Stablecoin in Japan Under New Rules

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Japanese Crypto Issuers Won't Pay Taxes on Unrealized Gains, Govt. Clarifies
Token issuers in the country were taxed for unrealized gains from holding on their own tokens.
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Japan’s Crypto Exchanges Push for 10 Times Leverage on Margin Trading: Bloomberg
The push for revised margin trading caps aims to attract diverse traders, including institutional investors, while enhancing market liquidity.
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The world's leading economies are tackling stablecoin regulation. (Vector/Getty Images)
Stablecoin Regulation Is a Sticking Point Between the G7 and G20
Emerging economies in the G20 are concerned widespread stablecoin use may threaten their monetary policy, and are seeking stricter measures, two high-level officials privy to...
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Japan's Largest Airline Group ANA Launches NFT Marketplace
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is also working on a metaverse travel experience that will integrate passengers' flight histories into their digital avatars.
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Crypto Exchange bitFlyer Aligns Itself With FATF 'Travel Rule' With New Restrictions
Restrictions targeting 21 countries include only allowing select crypto and transfers to platforms that comply with Coinbase-led Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology (TRU...
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Stablecoins Are the 'Glue' Between the Real Economy and Blockchain: Binance Japan General Manager
Binance Japan may be still "a long way off" its business and activities being properly understood and in gaining regulatory acceptance, said the exchange's Takeshi Chino.
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