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News on licensing, investor protection, CBDC research, and Japan’s maturing crypto markets.

Tokenization

EOS rallies 9% following landmark regulatory approval in Japan

The EOS token reacted positively to the news of the approval, rising by 9%.

2 years ago

Regulation

Dubai expands crypto licenses, granting approval to Nomura

Dubai boosts crypto industry by granting full license to Nomura's subsidiary, reinventing the city as a global crypto hub.

3 years ago

Exchanges

Binance reenters Japanese market with new platform, debuts BNB trading

Binance Japan will list 34 digital assets, including Bitcoin, BNB and others.

3 years ago

Web3

Web3 part of a ‘new capitalism’ says Japan PM Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister's commitment to Web3 signifies new capitalism and the future of the digital economy

3 years ago

Adoption

Circle targets APAC’s 74% USD trade invoicing for digital dollar growth

Circle's USDC seeks to transform Asia's financial infrastructure, leveraging the USD's dominance in trade invoicing.

3 years ago

Macro

Central bankers warn of further rate hikes at ECB Forum

The central bankers were vocal about the need for further rate hikes to bring inflation down to the 2% target, despite the risk of economic downturn.

3 years ago

Regulation

Asia is a ‘huge area of focus’ for Circle, especially Hong Kong: CEO Jeremy Allaire

Allaire said that the developments in Hong Kong might reflect how the crypto market grows in Greater China.

3 years ago

Legal

Japan’s token issuers are now exempt from corporate tax on unrealized gains

The tax break is welcome news for Japan's crypto firms, who still have to pay taxes on paper gains for tokens issued by other firms.

3 years ago

Exchanges

Japan’s crypto exchanges push for relaxed margin trading rules to attract new investors

The exchanges argue that the move would make Japan more attractive for crypto and blockchain companies.

3 years ago

Japanese regulators warn OpenAI against collecting sensitive data

Japan's Personal Information Protection Commission has cautioned OpenAI against collecting data without consent.

3 years ago

Crime

North Korean hackers steal $497M in crypto from US businesses

Since 2017, the North Korea-backed hackers stole $721 million from Japan — equating to 30% of their illicit wealth.

3 years ago

Bankruptcy

FTX confirms plans to restart its Japanese exchange

FTX wants the court to approve a Key Employee Incentive Plan (KEIP) for seven employees who are critical for its Japanese subsidiary.

3 years ago