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Japan Enacts Landmark Law Classifying Crypto Assets as Financial Products
On July 15, 2026, Japan's House of Councillors officially passed and enacted significant amendments to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and the Payment Services Act. This legislative shift redefines the legal …
Japan’s PM Takaichi Backs Web3 Growth at WebX 2026 Conference
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has reaffirmed the government's commitment to the digital economy by delivering a congratulatory video message at the opening ceremony of WebX 2026. Addressing an international aud…
Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Debuts in Japan Under FSA Approval
Ripple, in collaboration with SBI Holdings, has officially launched its U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, within the Japanese market. The digital asset has received formal approval from the Financial Services Agency…
SBI Group to Launch Japan's First Trust-Type Yen Stablecoin JPYSC
The Japanese financial giant SBI Group has received official regulatory approval from the Financial Services Agency (FSA) to issue a new yen-pegged stablecoin, JPYSC. Scheduled for release within the current week, this …
Japan’s Pension Fund for SMEs to Allocate 1% to Crypto by 2026
Japan's National Association of Corporate Employees' Pension Fund has announced a strategic shift in its investment policy, signaling plans to integrate digital assets into its portfolio by fiscal year 2026. The organiz…
Bitbank to Terminate Accounts Linked to Crypto Prediction Markets
The Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank has officially announced a strict policy targeting users who interact with decentralized prediction platforms. In a recent statement, the Tokyo-based trading venue confirmed …
Japan Passes Bill to Reclassify Crypto and Slash Tax Rate to 20%
The Japanese House of Representatives has officially passed a landmark bill aimed at restructuring the country’s legal and fiscal approach to digital assets. On Thursday, June 11, 2026, lawmakers moved to reclassify cry…
Osaka Exchange to Launch Bitcoin Futures by 2028 for Investors
The Japan Exchange Group (JPX), through its subsidiary Osaka Exchange, has announced plans to introduce Bitcoin futures trading by 2028. This strategic move aims to provide a robust infrastructure for institutional inve…
Japan's Top Three Banks to Launch Joint Stablecoin by FY 2026
The Japanese financial landscape is poised for a significant digital transformation as the nation’s three largest banking institutions—MUFG Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), and Mizuho Bank—announce plan…
Polymarket Targets Japanese Market Entry with 2030 Expansion Goal
The decentralized prediction platform Polymarket is actively pursuing regulatory approval in Japan as part of its broader global growth strategy. According to reports from Bloomberg, the New York-headquartered firm has …