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04.08 / 14:21

Adoption regulation Taxes Japan may see a reduced 20% tax on crypto earnings with new proposal

The Japan Crypto-Asset Business Association (JCBA) and the Japan Crypto-Asset Exchange Association (JVCEA), the two prominent crypto advocacy groups in Japan, released a tax reform request that calls for lowering taxes for individual investors on crypto earnings.

04.08 / 08:53

business ATM After four years, Japan brings back its first crypto ATM

Crypto ATMs — or BTMs as per local terminology — are back in Japan after a lengthy four-year hiatus.

04.08 / 03:13

regulation Trading Bitcoin Premium South Korean Banks May Be in Trouble as Regulator Probes Kimchi Premium Bitcoin ‘Irregularities’

South Korean banks could find themselves in the firing line after the government, media outlets, and regulators stepped up the scrutiny of the banks' role in enabling kimchi premium traders to make fast money when trading volumes rise.

03.08 / 03:21

Ethereum litecoin ATM Bitcoin Cash Bitcoin Time Bitcoin ATMs Return to Tokyo, Osaka for First Time Since 2018

Bitcoin (BTC) ATMs are coming back to Japan for the first time since the crypto winter of 2018 – with citizens in Tokyo and Osaka finally able to trade crypto from machines other than their phones and PCs.

02.08 / 13:43

Blockchain Provident Digital Strategy 11 Best NFT Marketing Agencies

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02.08 / 09:49

Climate change Research United Nations World one step from 'nuclear annihilation', says UN chief

The head of the United Nations (UN) has warned that the world is one step away from "nuclear annihilation" and faces dangers not seen since the Cold War.

29.07 / 15:29

UPS cryptocurrency Digital NFT Top Model Bella Hadid Joins Metaverse With Collection Of NFT Artwork

Bella Hadid's collection comprises 11,111 NFTs.

29.07 / 12:29

Blockchain Provident Cooper Mobile expansion Post Voyager Partners with Ozys, Announces Plans for Multi-chain Expansion

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28.07 / 13:05

BLOCK LinkedIn Decentralized Exchange SushiSwap Nominates Jonathan Howard as 'Head Chef'

Decentralized exchange SushiSwap has nominated Jonathan Howard as Head Chef — an official title given to the project's chief executive officer.

28.07 / 12:35

Blockchain Career Racing Discover Features PolkaFantasy's New NFT Marketplace aimée Features Exclusive Collection from Mega Man’s "Beastroid"

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28.07 / 09:03

Digital regulation CEO Taxes end Japan’s crypto groups call for end of taxing paper gains

Japan’s leading crypto lobby groups plan to submit a proposal to Japan’s financial regulatory body to address its high crypto taxes, which experts warn make Japan less competitive as a crypto hub.

26.07 / 21:01

Blockchain Insurance HARTi and Mitsui Sumitomo roll out NFT insurance coverage for claims

As announced on Tuesday, Japanese NFT Platform HARTi and insurance group Mitsui Sumitomo (三井住友海上) will roll out nonfungible token, or NFT, insurance for all digital artworks exhibited within the HARTi app. The insurance will attach to the NFT pieces on display by sellers free of charge, with HARTi responsible for the premium payments.

26.07 / 15:01

Adoption NFT Metaverse Japan Ministry of Economy launches Web3 policy office

In an important landmark for the buzzword, The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan opens its own Web3 Policy Office in the Minister’s Secretariat. The new entity commits to bringing together the departments responsible for industrial finance, taxation, corporate system and those that deal with media and content, sports, fashion and the other entertainment industries.

26.07 / 12:59

Blockchain Ripple XRP FOMO Pay taps Ripple's liquidity solution for treasury management

Singapore-based institutional digital payment solution provider FOMO Pay has become the latest fintech firm to integrate Ripple’s liquidity solution called on-demand liquidity (ODL).

25.07 / 22:27

business Asia Survey Over a quarter of Asian Pacific ‘emerging giant’ startups tied to blockchain: Report

The Asia Pacific region is seeing a major business shift with increasing numbers of new technology startups appearing, even as venture capital investment is decreasing compared to last year. A report from Big Four accountant KPMG and international banking company HSBC based on a survey of 6,472 Asian Pacific startups found that over a quarter of them are blockchain related.

25.07 / 15:15

Blockchain Investments bonds Bonds haven't played a big role in DeFi yet — but that's about to change

Major economies around the world are on the brink of a recession — and ongoing uncertainty means the outlook for the next 12 months is pretty gloomy.

25.07 / 10:01

business education The University of Tokyo to offer courses in the Metaverse

The University of Tokyo, also known as Todai is set to offer a range of study programs later this year that will take place in the Metaverse.

23.07 / 16:25

business Blockchain Sport education Fans seek trust and better understanding of sports NFT market: Research

The heavy involvement of the sports ecosystem is what expedited nonfungible tokens’ (NFT) mainstream adoption as the teams and players leveraged the technology for fan engagement. However, sports fans revealed their interest in moving beyond the hype and making investments based on knowledge about NFTs and trust in the issuers.

22.07 / 10:41

Japan Inflation Shows Early Signs of Hitting a Peak

TOKYO—Inflation in Japan is showing tentative signs of peaking as global oil prices stabilize and consumers resist price increases.

21.07 / 11:23

Adoption Microsoft Gaming play strategies Gamers Play Different Strategies: Minecraft Says No to NFTs, While Square Enix Unveils Its NFT Project

The popular sandbox video game Minecraft has banned non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and blockchain innovations from integrating with its platform. On the other hand, Japanese entertainment conglomerate Square Enix has announced its NFT project.

21.07 / 06:41

Target Bank of Japan Sees Inflation Hitting 2.3% This Fiscal Year

TOKYO—The Bank of Japan said Thursday inflation would likely rise above the bank’s 2% target this fiscal year, but it kept ultra-low interest rates unchanged to support the nation’s economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.

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