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A Japan-based Akita dog society has started issuing digital pedigree certificates on a blockchain network in a bid to enhance convenience and authenticity for dog owners. The Akita Inu Preservation Society, a Japan-based dog society, has embraced blockchain technology to…
Yen, the third-most traded fiat currency in foreign exchange markets, has fallen flat against Bitcoin.
Stablecoin issuer Circle announced ‘plans for a partnership’ with Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck to expand USDC access in the Asian market. According to a press release on Feb. 27, Circle plans to incorporate USD Coin (USDC) in Coincheck for its…
The Japanese cabinet has approved the inclusion of cryptocurrencies among the assets that local investment limited partnerships (LP) firms can acquire or hold. In a move announced by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry on Feb. 16, VCs engaged…
Japan’s top financial regulator proposes protecting users from “unlawful transfers” to cryptocurrency exchanges. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) points out that the number of fraudulent transactions in the country remains high, and most involve crypto assets. The FSA offers several measures…
South Korean game publisher Com2uS has entered into a partnership with the Oasys blockchain project to enhance its web3 gaming infrastructure. The latest collaboration aims to expand Com2uS’s presence in the Japanese market, which is recognized as the world’s third-largest…
TradeStation Crypto, a subsidiary of Japanese brokerage and cryptocurrency exchange Monex Group, has agreed to a $3 million settlement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and regulators from 26 states. The agreement resolves allegations that the Florida-based…
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) and Hakuhodo Inc have partnered to develop a joint collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). According to a blog post by KOKYO NFT, the initiative, scheduled to launch in February 2024, aims to convert unique experiences…
Klaytn Foundation and Finschia Foundation propose a merger to create a joint ecosystem, with a new mainnet and a token. In a press release on Jan. 16, Klaytn Foundation and the Finschia Foundation announced their plans to create a joint…
The Japanese government has approved an amendment to the taxation of companies holding third-party-issued cryptocurrencies in its fiscal 2024 tax reform plan.
Japan's leading cryptocurrency financial group, SBI, and the national oil company of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco, have revealed intentions to explore co-investing in their respective digital asset portfolios, according to a Dec. 11 news release.
National security officials in the U.S., Japan, and South Korea are working together on a trilateral initiative to address increasing cyber criminal activities and cryptocurrency money laundering by North Korea.
Japan is set to introduce a new taxation regime for companies that hold cryptocurrencies on their balance sheets for a long-term. Japan‘s policymakers in the Liberal Democratic Party and ruling coalition partner Komeito are weighing to bring a new proposal…
Circle, the issuer of the second largest stablecoin by capitalization, USD Coin (USDC), has entered into a partnership agreement with Tokyo-based financial services company SBI Holdings. SBI Group and Circle have also committed to properly complying with regulations related to…
According to a Nov. 20 notice from Japan's Osaka Digital Exchange, ODX is set to initiate the trading of digital securities in the country through the issuance of security tokens on Dec. 25.
Animoca Brands Japan and KLKTN have formed a strategic partnership with Cool Cats Group to facilitate the expansion of the Cool Cats brand into the Japanese anime market using web3 technology.