Japan News

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Japan looks to amend crypto KYC rules

The Japanese government has decided to revise six laws related to foreign exchange, which will also affect crypto trading platforms.

4 years ago

Bankruptcy

Mt. Gox exchange releases guideline for BTC repayment

Mt. Gox has enabled an online claim function that will allow creditors to register their information and select a repayment method for subsequent disbursement of funds.

4 years ago

Adoption

Japan to invest in metaverse, NFTs to drive implementation of Web3 services

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has made Web3 development one of the pillars of economic revitalization since assuming office in 2021.

4 years ago

Regulation

Japan to tighten laws to prevent money laundering via crypto by May 2023

The government is looking to amend three laws simultaneously, one of which would help track where and when criminals send crypto.

4 years ago

Investments

Animoca Brands’ Japanese unit bags $45M to promote NFTs

The funding came in equal parts from Hong Kong-based parent Animoca Brands and Japanese banking giant MUFG Bank.

4 years ago

Taxes

Japan might be lowering tax burdens on crypto startups in 2023

The country discussed the necessity of reducing the tax requirements on crypto initiatives to prevent start-ups from leaving Japan.

4 years ago

Adoption

Japan’s central bank scraps CBDC plans due to lack of interest from public

The Bank of Japan said it needs to explore the idea of a digital Yen further before giving it a greenlight as people have better options already.

4 years ago

Taxes

Japan’s top crypto lobby groups push for lower taxes to attract talent

The lobbying groups are planning to ask the government to make crypto issuing and holding cheaper to prevent talented individuals from leaving the country.

4 years ago