Japan

Japan to Ease Crypto Taxation Under New Stimulus Package

Japan is advancing a landmark economic stimulus package that includes a significant overhaul of current taxation rules for crypto, local…

1 year ago

Animoca Japan Launches ‘Ghost in the Shell’ NFT Collection

Animoca Brands Japan is back in Web3 news with the announcement of a new NFT collection called ‘Ghost in the…

1 year ago

Japan’s Next Prime Minister Announces Pro-Blockchain and NFT Policy Plans

Shigeru Ishiba, Japan’s next Prime Minister and the newly elected head of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, has revealed pro-blockchain and NFT policies.…

1 year ago

Japan Tests The Use of Surplus Solar Energy to Mine Bitcoin

According to a report by the Asahi Shimbun, Agile Energy X, a subsidiary of Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO), is conducting tests to harness unused…

1 year ago

Japan’s Central Bank Officially Announces Every Bank in Japan Will Adopt XRP by 2025

In a groundbreaking move, Japan’s Central Bank has officially announced that by 2025, every bank in the country will adopt…

2 years ago

Bitcoin Jumps as Japan Stock Market Rallies 10% After Historic Record Sell-Off

After a massive stock market and crypto market selloff on Monday, August 5, the broader crypto market has recovered to…

2 years ago

Sony Set To Launch Crypto Exchange with The Acquisition of Amber Japan

Sony Group, a leading conglomerate in Japan, is set to launch a crypto exchange following its acquisition of Amber Japan.…

2 years ago

Japanese Village Uses NFTs to Raise Money for Community

Yamakoshi, a village nestled in the Niigata mountains in Japan, has adopted non-fungible tokens to raise money for community initiatives.…

2 years ago

Panasonic Explores Using DCJPY Digital Currency For NFT Tourist Passes

Last week Panasonic announced a project to explore using the DCJPY digital cy for tourist passes. DCJPY is the tokenized deposit initiative backed by Japan’s largest firms,…

2 years ago

Japan’s E-Commerce Giant Mercari Plans to Accept Bitcoin Payments

Mercari Japan’s digital flea market platform with over 22 million monthly active users, is planning to allow users to purchase…

2 years ago