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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…
Japan Clarifies Crypto Real Estate Rules to Bolster AML Compliance
Japan has taken a significant step toward regulating the intersection of digital assets and the property market. On April 28, 2026, a joint coalition of Japanese government agencies issued a comprehensive document clari…
Japan’s FSA Proposes Strict New Crypto Shift to Financial Act
The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) has officially disclosed a legislative framework intended to transition the regulation of cryptocurrencies from the Payment Services Act to the more stringent Financial Instr…
Japan Reclassifies Crypto Assets as Financial Products in Major Reform
On April 10, 2026, the Japanese Cabinet officially approved an amendment to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, marking a significant shift in the nation's regulatory approach toward digital assets. This legisla…
Metaplanet Maintains Bitcoin Strategy Despite JPX Index Rule Review
Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed investment firm often referred to as "Asia's MicroStrategy," has officially responded to the Japan Exchange Group (JPX) regarding proposed changes to index inclusion rules. The potential regul…
Japan’s FSA Issues New Cybersecurity Framework for Crypto Exchanges
The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) has officially introduced a comprehensive set of guidelines titled "Policies for Strengthening Cybersecurity for Crypto Asset Exchange Operators and Other Related Companies."…