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FSA Japan to ban insider crypto trading in 2026
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Tokyo-listed Metaplanet plans to issue Class B perpetual shares worth $135 million to expand its Bitcoin reserves.
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Japan Exchange Group is considering stricter oversight measures for publicly listed companies that accumulate large cryptocurrency holdings, according to a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the matter. The Tokyo Stock Exchange operator is reviewing measures that could include requiring…
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Regulators in Japan are planning to classify cryptocurrencies as “financial products” under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and introduce a tax overhaul for the sector. Per local media, Japan’s Financial Services Agency wants to reclassify 105 cryptocurrencies under the…
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Startale Group has unveiled a super app designed to serve as the an all-in-one platform for the Soneium ecosytem. The app will facilitate TGEs, airdrops and rewards for Soneium. According to a press release sent to crypto.news, the company launched…
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In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, Strategy tapped foreign markets for the first time in a $715 million offering, Japan’s three largest banks received regulatory approval for joint stablecoin experimentation, and Kazakhstan announced plans to establish a national…
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The Japan Financial Services Agency (FSA) announced that it has launched an initiative to support the yen-based stablecoin joint venture launched by the country’s major banks. According to a recent press release, the FSA’s Payment Innovation Project will focus on…
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Chainlink and SBI Digital Markets are moving closer together in their work on tokenized finance. The two companies have signed a new partnership aimed at linking traditional financial systems with blockchain-based asset markets. SBI Digital Markets announced the collaboration in…
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Bybit is sacrificing short-term user acquisition in Japan, opting instead to redirect resources toward a comprehensive internal review aimed at eventually satisfying the FSA’s rigorous and evolving regulatory expectations. According to a press release dated Oct. 30, crypto exchange Bybit…
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Japan’s first yen-backed stablecoin, JPYC, will officially launch on Monday, Oct. 27. This marks a major milestone in the country’s push toward blockchain-based finance. According to a report by Reuters, the rollout comes after Japan’s Financial Services Agency gave its…
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Bank of Japan Deputy Governor addresses the importance of adapting to the ever-changing financial climate, particularly with the emergence of stablecoins in the global economy. On Oct. 21, Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said to Reuters that he…
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Japan’s largest financial institutions have joined forces to launch a stablecoin pegged to the yen and US dollar, aiming to revolutionize cross-border payments and streamline financial processes. Japan’s leading financial institutions, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group…
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Japan’s FSA is preparing to introduce amendments to prevent insider trading in crypto markets. Violators could face increased fines and criminal charges. According to a report from Nikkei, Japan’s financial regulators at the FSA will introduce a series of law…
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Nomura-owned subsidiary, Laser Digital, is reportedly in preliminary discussions with Japan’s Financial Services Agency to apply for a crypto asset trading license. According to a Bloomberg report, Laser Digital Holdings is planning to apply for a crypto trading license in…
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SBI Crypto is the latest major exchange in the crosshairs of a suspected state-sponsored attack, with sleuth ZachXBT, citing help from Cyvers, tracing a $21 million multi-coin theft to wallets linked to previous DPRK campaigns. On Oct. 1, online crypto…
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SBI Ripple Asia is partnering with Tobu Top Tours to build closed-loop payment ecosystems. The venture will mint unique tokens for destinations and brands, tethering spending power to digital fan engagement and localized travel experiences. According to an announcement on…
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Metaplanet has bought 5,419 more Bitcoin, taking its total holdings above 25,500 BTC and cementing its role as Asia’s largest corporate holder. Metaplanet has announced a new purchase of 5,419 BTC, lifting its total reserves to 25,555 BTC. According to…
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