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Policy

Japan to Toughen Remittance Rules to Fight Money Laundering Using Crypto: Report

The new rules would require crypto exchange operators to share customer information when assets are transferred between platforms.

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Videos

Binance Eyes License to Operate in Japan: Report

According to Bloomberg, Binance is eyeing a license to operate in Japan four years after exiting the country. "The Hash" team discusses what this means for the world's largest crypto exchange by trading volume and why Japan is seeing renewed interest in crypto.

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Policy

Politicians, Not the Usual Bureaucrats, Take the Reins on Web3 in Japan

A handful of lawmakers are forming new policies, bypassing the usual lengthier route.

Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has designated Web3 as a pillar of economic reform. (Zhang Xiaoyu/Getty Images)

Policy

Crypto Unit of Japan's SBI Wins Capital Markets License in Singapore

SBI Digital Markets, a subsidiary of the digital asset arm of SBI Holdings, can now offer crypto securities and derivatives trading services to Singapore customers.

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Finance

Crypto Custody Specialist Anchorage Digital Offers Japanese Yen Stablecoin

The GYEN stablecoin is a partnership with GMO-Z.com Trust Company, a subsidiary of Japanese financial services and internet giant GMO Internet Group.

Anchorage Digital is supporting a Japanese yen stablecoin (Shutterstock)

Policy

Japan Looks at Corporate Crypto Tax Breaks to Entice Startups: Report

Two crypto lobby groups recently asked the government to reform crypto tax laws in the country, where investors can pay up to 55% on capital gains.

Japan is reportedly considering a tax reduction to entice crypto startups to stay in the country. (DigiPub/Getty Images)

Finance

Animoca Brands' Japan Unit Raises $45M for NFT Licensing, Investment

Animoca Brands Japan raised the funds from its parent firm and MUFG Bank.

The Animoca Brands team in Hong Kong (Animoca)

Policy

Japan's Self-Regulatory Project in Peril as Financial Regulator Reprimands Crypto Advocacy Group: Report

The JVCEA has received an “extremely stern warning” over delays in anti-money-laundering rules and poor governance.

Japan's financial regulator has warned the self-regulatory body representing the crypto industry to get its act together. (mbbirdy/Getty Images)

Markets

Former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shot Dead During Campaign Speech

The politician was the country's longest-serving prime minister.

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was pronounced dead on Friday. (Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)

Videos

BitFlyer Exec on Crypto Adoption, Regulatory Environment in Japan

BitFlyer Global Head of Sales & Trading Takaaki Kato discusses his outlook for bitcoin and the state of crypto in Japan, sharing insights into the country’s market sentiment, retail buying activity, regulation and new inflationary environment.

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