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Nomura Bank launches Libre with Polygon for on-chain tokenization of alternative assets

Nomura Bank launches Libre with Polygon for on-chain tokenization of alternative assets

Libre provides investors access to reputable money market funds managed by firms like BlackRock.

Japan greenlights bill allowing investment firms to hold crypto

Japan greenlights bill allowing investment firms to hold crypto

The bill is part of a broader legislative proposal aimed at enhancing Japan's industrial competitiveness.

Japan urges banks to screen crypto transfers in crackdown on ‘unlawful money transfers’

Japan urges banks to screen crypto transfers in crackdown on ‘unlawful money transfers’

The financial regulator said these measures would "strengthen users' protection" against such illegal activities.

Japanese e-commerce giant Mercari to allow Bitcoin payments for products

Japanese e-commerce giant Mercari to allow Bitcoin payments for products

The BTC transactions would be converted in real time via the BTC through its exchange partner in real time.

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Japan ends unrealized gains tax on corporate crypto assets

Japan's crypto investors have been advocating for a more lenient crypto taxation regulatory regime.

Japan’s web3 ecosystem aims to attract 5,000 international firms

Japan’s web3 ecosystem aims to attract 5,000 international firms

The Asia Web3 Alliance Japan's efforts support web3 education and stablecoin usage to revolutionize Asia's tech horizon.

Circle, SBI Holdings focus combined efforts on USDC growth in Japanese market

Circle, SBI Holdings focus combined efforts on USDC growth in Japanese market

The partnership would enable USDC access and liquidity for Japan-based businesses and users.

Japanese giant SquareEnix to launch NFT auction for new Web3 game built on Ethereum, Polygon

Japanese giant SquareEnix to launch NFT auction for new Web3 game built on Ethereum, Polygon

Symbiogenesis is built on the Ethereum and Polygon blockchain networks. It marks the company's first foray into the Web3 gaming ecosystem.

Japan’s Osaka Digital Exchange to kick off security token trading with Ichigo’s real estate assets

Japan’s Osaka Digital Exchange to kick off security token trading with Ichigo’s real estate assets

Ichigo will reportedly sell about $20 million worth of securities backed by property investments.

Binance Japan to list 13 tokens new tokens in one of the world’s strictest crypto markets

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Japanese banking giant Nomura launches ETH fund via crypto unit Laser Digital

Investments 2 years ago

Binance Japan and Mitsubishi join forces for stablecoin development

Exchanges 3 years ago

Mt. Gox trustee extends hacked exchange’s Bitcoin repayment deadline to October 2024

Exchanges 3 years ago