Japan

Regulatory approval delays are causing crypto startups to leave Japan.A proposed 20% flat tax on crypto gains is less of a concern than Japan’s...

Kitabo Co., a Japanese textile manufacturer, will purchase up to $5.4 million in Bitcoin.This move aligns with a trend among Asian firms using Bitcoin...

Securitize Japan and NTT Data have launched a digital securities platform that will enable bond issuers to access investor information.The platform aims to create...

Tokyo-based Metaplanet purchased 319 BTC for 3.78 billion yen ($26.3 million), bringing its total holdings to 4,525 BTC.The company aims to increase its Bitcoin...

Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group plans to issue a stablecoin in collaboration with Ava Labs and Fireblocks, aiming for a live launch in 2026.The...

Japan's Financial Services Agency plans to reclassify cryptocurrencies as financial products through amendments to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.The proposed changes may lead...

Circle's USDC stablecoin is set to launch in Japan through SBI VC Trade exchange this week, following regulatory approval.SBI VC Trade recently received Japan's...

Open House Group expands cryptocurrency payment options to include XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin alongside existing Bitcoin and Ethereum options.The company launches a Traditional Chinese...