Japan
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Sony Ventures Into Stablecoins, Explores Yen-Backed Digital Currency on Polygon
Sony Bank, the banking arm of the Japanese entertainment conglomerate, Sony Group, has initiated a proof-of-concept trial to issue its…
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Businesses Embracing Bitcoin Triple in 2023 as E-comm Giant Mercari Readies BTC Acceptance
According to BTC Map’s latest data, finding real-life vendors that accept Bitcoin might be more feasible than ever, with a…
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Circle and SBI Holdings Join Forces to Propel USDC Adoption in Japan, Jeremey Allaire Speaks His Mind
Circle, the entity behind the popular stablecoin USD Coin (USDC), is entering a strategic partnership with SBI Holdings, a Tokyo-based…
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Singapore, Japan, Switzerland and UK to Collaborate on Digital Assets Pilots
Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS) has joined forces with Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA), the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA),…
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UAE’s TradeFinex and SBI Partner for XDC Network Adoption in Japan
SBI Holdings and TradeFinex are teaming up in Japan to promote the adoption of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible enterprise…
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Japanese Giant Investment Bank, Nomura, Launches Bitcoin Fund For Institutional Investors
Laser Digital Asset Management, a company affiliated with Nomura, has introduced its Bitcoin Adoption Fund. This initiative seeks to offer…
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Japan Opens Door for Startups to Raise Capital with Crypto Assets
Japan is set to empower startups with a novel funding avenue, allowing them to secure investments from venture capital firms…
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Asian Regulators Outpace US in Cryptocurrency Regulations Amid Global Uncertainty
Asian regulators have taken the lead over the United States in clarifying cryptocurrency regulations, exemplified by Hong Kong granting its…
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Binance’s Bold Moves: Restarting in Japan While Stopping Germany Operations
Binance is taking significant steps to expand its global operations, with recent developments including its return to the Japanese market…
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