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Japan’s FSA Warns KuCoin Over Unregistered OTC Derivatives Trading
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has warned KuCoin for offering OTC derivatives trading without registration. The platform was listed among firms soliciting services to Japanese users without approval. The move highlights Japan’s tightening stance on crypto regulation as authorities increase scrutiny of offshore exchanges targeting local inves...
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Metaplanet Announces JPY 4 Billion Venture Arm to Support Japan's Startups, Bitcoin Infrastructure
Metaplanet plans to invest JPY 4 billion through a new venture initiative aimed at supporting startups building Bitcoin-related infrastructure. The Tokyo-listed company will deploy the funds over the next few years through its new subsidiaries and may also support incubator programmes and grants for developers working on the Bitcoin ecosystem.
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Japan Enters Stablecoin Race With Launch of Yen-Pegged JPYC
Japan has launched its first yen-pegged stablecoin, JPYC, developed by Tokyo-based fintech JPYC Inc. Fully backed by yen reserves and government bonds, the stablecoin aims to modernise digital payments and settlements. The launch marks Japan’s entry into the global stablecoin race, long dominated by dollar-backed assets such as USDT and USDC, and...
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Japan’s Financial Services Agency Mulls Crypto Regulation Under FIEA
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has proposed transferring cryptocurrency oversight from the Payment Services Act to the stricter Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The move aims to address issues such as unregistered operations, scams, disclosure gaps, and security flaws, while improving investor protection. If approved by the Financial Sy...
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UK Treasury Secretary Dismisses Creation of US-Like National Crypto Reserve
Emma Reynolds, the Economic Secretary of the Treasury, said that the UK was not looking to mirror the US in creating a national crypto stockpile. Reynolds did, however, say that the UK supported the US on increasing Web3-focussed collaborative efforts.
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Crypto Assets May Gain Legal Status in Japan as Regulators Aim to Tackle Insider Trading: Report
Japan's financial regulators are reportedly revising the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to include crypto assets, aiming to submit the reformed bill to parliament by 2026 after completing their analysis. Led by the Financial Services Agency (FSA), this initiative aims to foster crypto industry growth under stringent regulatory oversight.
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Japan, US Blame This Country For $300 Million Crypto Theft
A North Korean hacking group stole cryptocurrency worth over $300 million from the Japan-based exchange DMM Bitcoin, according to Japanese police and the United States' FBI.
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Taiwan Aligns with India, Japan on AML Regulations for Crypto Businesses, Accelerates Registration Deadline
This week, Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) announced that all cryptocurrency firms, whether already operating in the country or planning to establish operations, must register for anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. The FSC has advanced the registration deadline from January 1, 2025, to November 30, 2024, urging firms to expedit...
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UK to Finalise Crypto Legislation by 2026, FCA Outlines Regulations Roadmap
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set a deadline of 2026 to finalise its crypto legislation. So far this year, the FCA has participated in several roundtable discussions to gather insights from investors and regulators on the necessary regulatory framework for crypto.
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Japan Crypto Review May Open Door to Lower Taxes, Dedicated ETFs
Japan's Financial Services Agency in coming months will assess whether the current approach of regulating crypto under the payments act is adequate, an official at the agency said, asking not to be identified in line with the institution’s rules.
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Japan’s Financial Regulator May Cut Crypto Tax, Encourage Investors to Engage with VDAs
In Japan, crypto-generated earnings are currently taxed between 15 and 55 percent. However, authorities are considering reducing this tax rate to a flat 30 percent for corporate investors and 20 percent for individual investors in FY 2025.
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What is Sony Bank’s NFT App ‘Connect’?
Sony Bank has released an NFT app named ‘Connect’, aiming to let its customers hold, trade, and collect digital collectibles. While the app is not yet available in India, Google Play Store statistics show that the newly launched app has already surpassed a thousand downloads.
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Sony to Resume Operations of Acquired Japanese Crypto Firm ‘WhaleFin’
Sony Group is set to enhance its product and service offerings by integrating crypto-centric features. This initiative includes a revamped UI screen design and the launch of a new app aimed at delivering a more user-friendly experience.
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US Lawmakers Pass FIT21 Crypto Bill That May Regulate SEC’s Involvement in Sector Oversight
The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21) has been approved by the US House of Representatives. With this, the US has finally joined the list of nations alongside India, Japan, and South Korea among others -- that are working on bringing the volatile and exploitable digital assets sector under regulatory oversight.
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Japanese Watch Giant Casio Forays into NFT Space: Details
Casio has launched an NFT series with eight digital art pieces that have been created in partnership with Astar zkEVM. Banking on Japan’s gaming culture, Casio’s NFTs will be made available on Astar’s Yogi Origin game.
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Japan’s FSA Warns KuCoin Over Unregistered OTC Derivatives Trading
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has warned KuCoin for offering OTC derivatives trading without registration. The platform was listed among firms soliciting services to Japanese users without approval. The move highlights Japan’s tightening stance on crypto regulation as authorities increase scrutiny of offshore exchanges targeting local inves...
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Metaplanet Announces JPY 4 Billion Venture Arm to Support Japan's Startups, Bitcoin Infrastructure
Metaplanet plans to invest JPY 4 billion through a new venture initiative aimed at supporting startups building Bitcoin-related infrastructure. The Tokyo-listed company will deploy the funds over the next few years through its new subsidiaries and may also support incubator programmes and grants for developers working on the Bitcoin ecosystem.
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Japan Enters Stablecoin Race With Launch of Yen-Pegged JPYC
Japan has launched its first yen-pegged stablecoin, JPYC, developed by Tokyo-based fintech JPYC Inc. Fully backed by yen reserves and government bonds, the stablecoin aims to modernise digital payments and settlements. The launch marks Japan’s entry into the global stablecoin race, long dominated by dollar-backed assets such as USDT and USDC, and...
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Japan’s Financial Services Agency Mulls Crypto Regulation Under FIEA
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has proposed transferring cryptocurrency oversight from the Payment Services Act to the stricter Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The move aims to address issues such as unregistered operations, scams, disclosure gaps, and security flaws, while improving investor protection. If approved by the Financial Sy...
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UK Treasury Secretary Dismisses Creation of US-Like National Crypto Reserve
Emma Reynolds, the Economic Secretary of the Treasury, said that the UK was not looking to mirror the US in creating a national crypto stockpile. Reynolds did, however, say that the UK supported the US on increasing Web3-focussed collaborative efforts.
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Crypto Assets May Gain Legal Status in Japan as Regulators Aim to Tackle Insider Trading: Report
Japan's financial regulators are reportedly revising the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to include crypto assets, aiming to submit the reformed bill to parliament by 2026 after completing their analysis. Led by the Financial Services Agency (FSA), this initiative aims to foster crypto industry growth under stringent regulatory oversight.
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Japan, US Blame This Country For $300 Million Crypto Theft
A North Korean hacking group stole cryptocurrency worth over $300 million from the Japan-based exchange DMM Bitcoin, according to Japanese police and the United States' FBI.
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Taiwan Aligns with India, Japan on AML Regulations for Crypto Businesses, Accelerates Registration Deadline
This week, Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) announced that all cryptocurrency firms, whether already operating in the country or planning to establish operations, must register for anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. The FSC has advanced the registration deadline from January 1, 2025, to November 30, 2024, urging firms to expedit...
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UK to Finalise Crypto Legislation by 2026, FCA Outlines Regulations Roadmap
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set a deadline of 2026 to finalise its crypto legislation. So far this year, the FCA has participated in several roundtable discussions to gather insights from investors and regulators on the necessary regulatory framework for crypto.
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Japan Crypto Review May Open Door to Lower Taxes, Dedicated ETFs
Japan's Financial Services Agency in coming months will assess whether the current approach of regulating crypto under the payments act is adequate, an official at the agency said, asking not to be identified in line with the institution’s rules.
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Japan’s Financial Regulator May Cut Crypto Tax, Encourage Investors to Engage with VDAs
In Japan, crypto-generated earnings are currently taxed between 15 and 55 percent. However, authorities are considering reducing this tax rate to a flat 30 percent for corporate investors and 20 percent for individual investors in FY 2025.
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What is Sony Bank’s NFT App ‘Connect’?
Sony Bank has released an NFT app named ‘Connect’, aiming to let its customers hold, trade, and collect digital collectibles. While the app is not yet available in India, Google Play Store statistics show that the newly launched app has already surpassed a thousand downloads.
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Sony to Resume Operations of Acquired Japanese Crypto Firm ‘WhaleFin’
Sony Group is set to enhance its product and service offerings by integrating crypto-centric features. This initiative includes a revamped UI screen design and the launch of a new app aimed at delivering a more user-friendly experience.
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US Lawmakers Pass FIT21 Crypto Bill That May Regulate SEC’s Involvement in Sector Oversight
The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21) has been approved by the US House of Representatives. With this, the US has finally joined the list of nations alongside India, Japan, and South Korea among others -- that are working on bringing the volatile and exploitable digital assets sector under regulatory oversight.
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Japanese Watch Giant Casio Forays into NFT Space: Details
Casio has launched an NFT series with eight digital art pieces that have been created in partnership with Astar zkEVM. Banking on Japan’s gaming culture, Casio’s NFTs will be made available on Astar’s Yogi Origin game.
