Japan Financial News

31.03 / 06:03

business regulation Europe Middle east Bankruptcy FTX EU launches withdrawal website to pay back European users

The European arm of FTX, FTX EU has launched a website to allow European customers to submit withdrawal requests.

30.03 / 19:15

business Government Blockchain CBDC Digital Currency Bank of Japan Japan plans to form expert panel to explore digital yen: Report

Japan's Finance Ministry is planning to establish an expert panel in April to explore the feasibility of introducing a digital yen, Japanese news outlet NHK reported.

30.03 / 15:51

Provident Banking Strains, Inflation Threaten Global Economic Rebound

Global economic growth rebounded modestly this month, although stubbornly high inflation and banking stresses weigh on the outlook.

30.03 / 13:57

event Adoption regulation Web3 Hong Kong turns to Japan for advice after ‘mind-boggling’ Web3 influx

In light of Hong Kong’s commitment to developing cryptocurrency infrastructure, fintech official King Leung has visited Japan to talk with policymakers and regulators in Tokyo to better understand the idea around Web3 digital assets.

30.03 / 09:37

UPS CBDC Digital JPY Bank of Japan Boss Hints CBDC & Stablecoins Can Coexist – Is Japan Edging Toward a CBDC Rollout?

The central Bank of Japan (BoJ) has stated that regulated stablecoins and a forthcoming central bank digital currency (CBDC) can coexist – and has given the clearest signal so far that Japan will launch a digital yen.

30.03 / 09:05

Blockchain UPS Stablecoin Digital Japanese Megabank Mitsubishi UFJ Launches Stablecoin Interoperability Pilot

The Japanese megabank Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and domestic blockchain players say they have teamed up to launch a stablecoin interoperability pilot.

29.03 / 15:39

Nomura hires Goldman’s Zolfaghari to lead equity solutions in Europe

Nomura has hired a senior Goldman Sachs banker to lead its equity solutions business in Europe, the latest senior change at the Japanese bank's dealmaking team in London.

29.03 / 13:19

Provident Banking Strains, Inflation Threaten Global Economic Rebound

Global economic growth rebounded modestly this month, although stubbornly high inflation and banking stresses weigh on the outlook.

28.03 / 15:23

Blockchain security EOS USDC Fidelity Testnet network EVM Today in Crypto: USDC Released on Stellar Throughout Coinme, THORChain Halts & Resumes Network, EOS EVM Testnet Goes Live, OKX to Apply for Hong Kong License

Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.__________

28.03 / 13:39

Technology regulation Investments Banks Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Adoption and nerves — Crypto pumps amid banking crisis

On March 19, the United States Federal Reserve announced that it had entered a joint program with several major central banks — including the European Central Bank, the Bank of Canada, the Bank of England, the Bank of Japan and the Swiss National Bank — to support U.S. dollar cash flow and alleviate strains in global funding markets.

28.03 / 13:29

Provident Banking Strains, Inflation Threaten Global Economic Rebound

Global economic growth rebounded modestly this month, although stubbornly high inflation and banking stresses weigh on the outlook.

28.03 / 10:41

Deal U.S. and Japan Strike Deal on Minerals Used in Batteries for Electric Cars

WASHINGTON—The U.S. and Japan reached a trade agreement for minerals used in clean-energy technologies, a deal aimed at allowing Japan to meet sourcing requirements for new electric-vehicle subsidies in the U.S. and shifting energy supply chains away from China.

27.03 / 19:09

CBDC NFT regulation IRS Congress Senate Ted Cruz and Ron DeSantis take on the ‘digital dollar’: Law Decoded, March 20–27

Two lawmakers in one week weighed in against the possibility of a United States central bank digital currency (CBDC). Florida Governor Ron DeSantis — expected by many to throw his hat into the ring for the 2024 U.S. presidential race — has called for a ban on a digital dollar in the state. DeSantis spoke out against the Federal Reserve issuing and controlling a CBDC, claiming the initiative would grant “more power” to the government.

27.03 / 15:03

Provident Banking Strains, Inflation Threaten Global Economic Rebound

Global economic growth rebounded modestly this month, although stubbornly high inflation and banking stresses weigh on the outlook.

27.03 / 15:03

Target Strategy China’s Economic Coercion Needs Congressional Response, Ambassador Says

TOKYO—U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel called for congressional legislation to protect countries whose economies are targeted by China over political disputes and a global coalition to soften the blow for those countries.

27.03 / 13:49

regulation Time NOT Japan Set to Ask G7 & G20 to Bolster Crypto Regulation – And Not For the First Time

Japan is set to make another attempt to convince G7 and G20 leaders to adopt streamlined crypto regulations.

27.03 / 13:33

Digital Ripple G7 nations reportedly want tighter rules for cryptocurrencies

The International Group of Seven, or G7, is reportedly looking to impose tougher regulations on the crypto industry. The industrialized democracies will reportedly push for tighter regulation of the crypto sector, in the interest of consumer protection and greater business transparency.

26.03 / 18:27

business Government Adoption G7 to collaborate on tighter crypto regulation: Report

The next G7 meeting might bring a push from the seven biggest democracies for tougher regulations on cryptocurrencies around the world, Kyoto news agency reports on March 25.

26.03 / 15:47

Provident Banking Strains, Inflation Threaten Global Economic Rebound

Global economic growth rebounded modestly this month, although stubbornly high inflation and banking stresses weigh on the outlook.

26.03 / 07:07

business Adoption applications Asia services Fujitsu interested in crypto trading services: trademark application

Japanese tech giant Fujitsu filed a trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), revealing its intent to offer brokerage services for cryptocurrency trading, among other crypto and non-crypto financial facilities.

25.03 / 19:37

Provident Banking Strains, Inflation Threaten Global Economic Rebound

Global economic growth rebounded modestly this month, although stubbornly high inflation and banking stresses weigh on the outlook.

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