Japan Financial News

29.05 / 10:23

business Adoption regulation Bybit gets pre-approval in Kazakhstan as crypto custody service provider

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit continues the expansion of its operations after receiving “in-principle” approval from regulators in Kazakhstan.

27.05 / 17:55

business Binance regulation Asia Binance kicks off transition to new platform in Japan

After five years out of the Japanese market, crypto exchange Binance has begun the process of establishing a new and fully regulated subsidiary in the country. The move follows the acquisition of the regulated crypto exchange Sakura Exchange Bitcoin (SEBC) in November 2022.

27.05 / 15:49

UPS ETF Airlines Tencent Baidu Consumers are starting to fire up China's pandemic-battered economy, two ETF experts find

China's pandemic-battered economy is starting to see consumers open their wallets wider, according to KraneShares' Brendan Ahern.

26.05 / 15:29

CBDC Adoption regulation Federal Reserve Bank of England ECB Bank of Canada retail CBDC 7 central banks and BIS continue examination of ongoing policy issues for retail CBDC

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and a group of central banks have published a paper detailing their “ongoing policy perspectives” on a retail central bank digital currency (rCBDC). The new publication is the fifth from the same authors.

26.05 / 15:29

regulation World Economic Forum Digital Asset recommendations WEF publishes crypto asset regulation recommendations for government, industry

The World Economic Forum has released a white paper on crypto asset regulation, assisted by its Digital Currency Governance Consortium. The need for regulation is urgent and cooperation is key, the paper found.

26.05 / 01:13

CBDC Central Bank BIS Future Seven Central Banks Contemplate the Future of Retail CBDCs in Latest Report

The Bank for International Settlements, which serves as a “bank for central banks,” released its latest paper examining retail central bank digital currencies, as its members “are approaching a point” as to whether or not they should move forward in their CBDC work.

25.05 / 08:57

Waves BTC Target Digital Action Align Bitcoin Support Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Finds Solid Support at $26,000 Double Bottom Level, Latest Update

Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has recently found significant support at the $26,000 level, forming a double-bottom pattern.

25.05 / 02:33

Blockchain Provident Digital Platform Continental Bitcoin Experts Say Crypto Is Destined For Success In Asia

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24.05 / 07:39

Provident Platform Action FATF Japanese Gov’t Green-lights Travel Rule Adoption – Are Crypto Exchanges Struggling to Comply?

The Japanese government has approved the adoption of the Travel Rule, with a new law set to come into force next month.

24.05 / 07:17

regulation AML Money laundering Anti-money laundering Japan’s crypto Anti-Money Laundering measures to start in June: Report

Lawmakers in Japan have decided to enforce stricter Anti-Money Laundering (AML) measures to trace cryptocurrency transactions from June 1.

24.05 / 02:09

MET Tesla SPY China's new ambassador to the U.S. arrives to 'safeguard' Beijing's interests

China's new ambassador to the U.S. arrived in New York Tuesday with a call to «safeguard the interests of China,» according to a release from the country's embassy in the U.S.

22.05 / 14:55

Digital Extreme Remark Biden Blasts 'Wealthy Tax Cheats' At Group of Seven

Speaking at the G7 Forum conference in Japan, US President Joe Biden drew attention to the ongoing budget talks with lawmakers.

22.05 / 13:13

UPS Deal Boutique acquires Mizuho acquires boutique investment bank Greenhill in $550m deal

Japanese bank Mizuho has acquired boutique advisor Greenhill & Co in a signal that it is ramping up its dealmaking ambitions.

21.05 / 19:05

regulation Tax Deal NOT Biden: I'm Not Willing to Strike a Deal With 'Crypto Traders'

US President Joe Biden has said he is not willing to ink a debt ceiling agreement that would benefit crypto traders.

21.05 / 13:59

Technology Adoption YouTube Tech How To What is a VTuber, and how do you become one?

Virtual YouTubers, also known as VTubers, rose in popularity in recent years. VTubers employ computer-generated avatars to produce material for their channels. VTubers are especially well-liked in Japan and other Asian nations, but the craze is gradually catching on everywhere else.

19.05 / 18:07

business Blockchain FTX Bankruptcy LedgerX MIAX completes acquisition of FTX subsidiary LedgerX

The Miami International Securities Exchange (MIAX), owned by Miami International Holdings, has completed the acquisition of LedgerX, which was one of the FTX assets court-approved for sale in January. LedgerX is an exchange and clearinghouse regulated by the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

19.05 / 01:31

NFT Gaming Square Enix Resolves to Continue with Web3, Blockchain Gaming Drive

The Japanese gaming giant Square Enix has reasserted its commitment to blockchain gaming, announcing that it will continue to develop blockchain, Web3, and NFT games in the next 12 months.

18.05 / 18:37

markets economy Gold S&P 500 Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Bitcoin, gold and the debt ceiling — Does something have to give?

Bitcoin (BTC) has been trying to break above the $27,500 resistance for the past week, but to no avail. One of the reasons limiting Bitcoin’s upside is the risk of an eventual U.S. default as the government struggles to get the debt limit increase approved in Congress.

18.05 / 16:45

Provident Twitter regulation Progressive Action FATF FATF President Calls on G-7 To Take the Lead To Regulate Crypto Ahead of Japan Summit

The president of a global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog is calling on the G-7 to put an end to “lawless spaces” and to take the lead to regulate cryptocurrencies.

18.05 / 14:15

business regulation Europe European Union ChatGPT Italy sets aside millions for workers at risk of AI replacement

Italy’s back and forth with the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) continues, after lawmakers in the country announced funds for those at risk of losing their jobs to automation.

18.05 / 11:33

business CBDC Ripple regulation HKMA e-HKD Ripple to demonstrate tokenization in HKMA e-HKD pilot program using new CBDC platform

Ripple will participate in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA’s) digital Hong Kong dollar (e-HKD) central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot program by showcasing a real estate asset tokenization solution. The company will reveal its new CBDC platform at the same time.

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