Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has unveiled plans to amend the nation’s tax laws to lower the tax burden on crypto assets by 2025. This aligns with the broader tax code reform to bring cryptocurrencies with traditional financial assets. The proposed reforms, detailed in an August 30 request, are part
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda has hinted at the possibility of further rate hikes. This comes as the BoJ continues to assess economic conditions and inflation trends. Ueda’s remarks signal a potential shift in the bank’s monetary policy, aiming to address ongoing inflationary pressures. According to recent reports,
Oasys, a blockchain platform built for games partners up with SBI Holdings, Inc., one of Japan’s largest financial conglomerates to improve and boost the Web3 gaming in Japan. SBI is known for its collaboration with multiple companies. It is ranked among the top 25 by market capitalization. This partnership includes
Sinohope, a Hong Kong-listed cryptocurrency firm previously Known as Huobi Technology, has announced its intention to acquire Avenir Asset Holding for $30.46 million. The deal was confirmed through an official statement on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX). This acquisition marks a significant expansion for Sinohope in the cryptocurrency space.
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has taken a bold step towards the future by launching a pilot program. It focused on promoting the adoption of digital public goods through Web3 and blockchain technology. This initiative involves major players such as PricewaterCoopers(PwC), Rakuten, and NTT Digital; moreover, it
Metaplanet, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency space, has made headlines once again. On the official X page, @Metaplanet Inc. has shared the details of new Bitcoin purchases. The Japanese Public Company has acquired an additional ¥500 million worth of Bitcoins. This is after it announced its intention to acquire
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) confirmed today that they will not raise interest rates amid turbulent financial and capital markets. Deputy Governor of BOJ, Shinichi Uchida stated the need of maintaining monetary easing with the current policy interest rate in a meeting in Japan. The Japanese yen continued its losses
Gaming-focused blockchain network Oasys is striving to expand the cryptocurrency gaming sector in Japan with a new collaboration with SBINFT Market, an NFT marketplace managed by a division of SBI Group, the Tokyo-based banking behemoth. Oasys, a chain that has attracted attention from major players in the traditional video game industry including
The IVS KYOTO Executive Committee is thrilled to announce that in the next weeks, it will host one of Japan’s biggest and most renowned annual crypto conferences. This year’s Japan Blockchain Week Summit will take place at the Kyoto Pulse Plaza with the three-day IVS Crypto 2024 KYOTO event, which runs
Ripple, a prominent player in the blockchain and crypto sector, has forged a strategic alliance with HashKey DX, the consulting arm of HashKey Group based in Tokyo. This partnership aims to introduce innovative solutions powered by the XRP Ledger (XRPL) to the Japanese market. Leveraging this partnership, HashKey DX will
