Japan

Japan Expands Stablecoin Race With New Yen-Pegged Token EJPY

Japan is accelerating its push into blockchain-based finance after the Japan Blockchain Foundation announced plans to launch a new yen-backed stablecoin called EJPY on…

3 weeks ago

Asian Tech Giant Rakuten Turns Loyalty Points Into XRP Payments, Unlocking Massive Retail Crypto Adoption in Japan

Japanese tech giant Rakuten is bridging the gap between everyday consumers and crypto by allowing users to convert loyalty points into XRP, turning…

1 month ago

Japan Moves to Classify Crypto as Financial Products, Signaling Major Shift Toward Institutional Adoption

Japan is taking a major step toward mainstreaming crypto by advancing a bill that would officially classify digital assets as…

2 months ago

Bybit to End Services For Japanese Users in 2026

Cryptocy exchange Bybit has announced that it will gradually discontinue services for users residing in Japan starting in 2026. The…

5 months ago

Japan to Tighten Crypto Exchange Oversight with New Reserve Mandate

Japan's Financial Services Agency is planning to require local crypto exchanges to establish reserves against liabilities, further strengthening investor protection…

6 months ago

Japan Proposes Stricter Crypto Rules Under Securities Law

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is planning to tighten rules for cryptocurrencies. It aims to shift crypto regulation from the…

9 months ago

Japan to Approve its First Yen-Denominated Stablecoin as Early as This Fall

Japan's Financial Services Agency is expected to approve the issuance of the country's first yen-pegged stablecoin as early as this…

10 months ago

You Can Now Buy NBA Top Shot NFTs From Vending Machines in Japan

Basketball highlights from Dapper Labs’ NBA Top Shot collectibles platform are now available via physical vending machines in Japan, thanks to…

10 months ago

Minna Bank in Japan Teams Up With Fireblocks to Study Stablecoins For Everyday Payments

Minna Bank, Japan’s first digital-only bank and a subsidiary of Fukuoka Financial Group, announced Thursday it is exploring the use…

11 months ago

Japan’s Open House to Accept DOGE, SOL and XRP for Real Estate Amid Friendlier Regulatory Climate

The Open House Group, a prominent Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed real estate firm, has expanded its crypto payment options to include XRP, SOL,…

1 year ago