Search the news
Found 27 articles
tagged #japan — page 2 of 3
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 …
KDDI Joins Coincheck as Strategic Partner to Expand Japan's Web3 Sector
The Japanese cryptocurrency landscape is set for a significant transformation as Coincheck Group N.V. officially integrates KDDI Corporation, one of Japan’s leading telecommunications providers, as a strategic sharehold…
Japan Establishes New Best Practices for Crypto Staking Services
The Japan Crypto Asset Business Association (JCBA) has officially released a comprehensive operational guideline titled "Crypto Asset Staking Business Best Practices." This initiative aims to bolster user protection, en…
Japan to Tokenize National Debt for 247 Trading by 2026
Major Japanese financial institutions are preparing a transformative shift in the management of sovereign debt by transitioning Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs) to blockchain infrastructure. According to reports from Ni…
Japan Exchange Group Eyes Crypto ETF Launch as Early as 2027
The Japan Exchange Group (JPX) is preparing to integrate digital asset investment products into its traditional market infrastructure. Hiromi Yamaji, CEO of JPX, recently indicated that the listing of cryptocurrency Exc…