A new report highlights the potential for stablecoin issuers in Japan to significantly impact the nation’s sovereign debt market. JPYC, a Tokyo-based company issuing the first yen-pegged stablecoin […]
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Strategy Captures 0.2% of Japan’s Population
A groundbreaking investment strategy is transforming the corporate landscape in Japan, with nearly 250,000 citizens becoming shareholders in Metaplanet, a publicly traded company pioneering a novel approach to […]
Japan’s FSA Proposes New Registration Rules for Crypto Service Providers
To enhance security and protect user assets, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has proposed new regulations requiring digital asset custodians to register. This move comes after the DMM […]
Japan Tightens Crypto Custody Rules Following Major Hack
Japan’s financial regulator is taking decisive action to strengthen security in the cryptocurrency industry after a significant hack exposed vulnerabilities in exchange systems. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) […]
Japan FSA Tightens Crypto Lending Regulations: Implications for the Market
The Japan Financial Services Agency (FSA) is planning to significantly tighten regulations on crypto lending by 2026. This move, expected to boost consumer protection and compliance, will bring […]
Japan Tightens Crypto Rules After Major Hack: New System Registration Requirement
Facing the fallout of a massive Bitcoin hack, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is enacting stricter regulations on crypto infrastructure. To enhance security and accountability, new rules require […]
Japan Enhances Cryptocurrency Security by Mandating Registration for System Operators
Japan has taken a significant step towards bolstering the security of its cryptocurrency market. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) is proposing to require all crypto system operators, not […]
Japan’s Megabanks Team Up to Launch Regulated Stablecoins
Japan’s three largest banks – Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and Mizuho Bank – are collaborating with the Financial Services Agency (FSA) to launch a regulated […]
Japan Tightens Crypto Lending Regulation, Sets 2026 Implementation Deadline
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) will implement stricter regulations for crypto lending under the FIEA by 2026. The goal is to enhance investor protection and encourage greater institutional […]
Japan Tightens Crypto Regulations: FSA to Impose Stringent Rules by 2025
The Japan Financial Services Agency (FSA) is implementing stricter regulations for crypto lending and Initial Exchange Offerings (IEOs) by the end of 2025. This move, aimed at enhancing […]
Japan’s Big Banks Test Yen-Backed Stablecoins Under New FSA Project
Three of Japan’s biggest banks – Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and Mizuho Financial Group – are embarking on a pilot program for yen-backed stablecoins. […]
Japan’s FSA Approves Pilot for Yen-Pegged Stablecoin Project by Major Banks
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan has given its official backing to a pilot program involving major banks for the issuance of yen-pegged stablecoins. This initiative, set […]
FSA Backs Japan’s Major Banks in Stablecoin Trial
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has endorsed a stablecoin initiative by three major banks: MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho, set to begin testing in November 2025. The program will […]
Japan’s Financial Services Agency Supports Pilot Program of Bank-Issued Stablecoins
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan has provided official support to a joint pilot program involving three major Japanese banks: Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial […]
Japan’s Banking Giants Pioneering Yen-Backed Stablecoin for Corporate Payments
Japan is taking a significant step toward mainstream stablecoin adoption by its biggest banks partnering to create a new pilot program for corporate payments.