News on licensing, investor protection, CBDC research, and Japan’s maturing crypto markets.
The Lazarus group sent phishing emails to employees of crypto companies and successfully infected their computers with malware.
Christian Nwobodo 2 min read 
The Japanese government has decided to revise six laws related to foreign exchange, which will also affect crypto trading platforms.
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.
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has made Web3 development one of the pillars of economic revitalization since assuming office in 2021.
The government is looking to amend three laws simultaneously, one of which would help track where and when criminals send crypto.
The funding came in equal parts from Hong Kong-based parent Animoca Brands and Japanese banking giant MUFG Bank.
The country discussed the necessity of reducing the tax requirements on crypto initiatives to prevent start-ups from leaving Japan.
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.
The lobbying groups are planning to ask the government to make crypto issuing and holding cheaper to prevent talented individuals from leaving the country.
