Animoca Brands Japan, a subsidiary of the legendary Web3 investor Animoca Brands, unveiled an initiative to support global Web3 projects seeking to expand in Japan. Launched on Tuesday, April 3, 2024, the initiative by Animoca Brands Japan underpins the growing demand for digital assets around the world to hedge against
The first Japanese stablecoin backed by bank deposits was introduced by Hokkoku, a provincial bank in Japan. This move caused quite a stir. Concerned Japanese crypto aficionados are weighing the benefits and drawbacks of the new development. Furthermore, the stablecoin’s functionality is under scrutiny. The success of their Tochituka app,
In a major development for Japan’s financial landscape, the nation’s cabinet has greenlit a proposal that would allow cryptocurrencies to be included in the list of assets accessible to local investment limited partnerships. This move, announced by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry on February 16, marks a pivotal
Japan is a crypto-friendly nation, and businesses there are now trying to figure out how to increase Bitcoin utilization. According to Mercari, one of the biggest e-commerce platforms in Japan, users will be able to buy using Bitcoin beginning in June this year. The business’s cryptocurrency subsidiary, Melcoin, located in
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s western coast on January 1, 2024, causing destruction across Ishikawa and surrounding prefectures. In the aftermath, prominent Web3 companies based in Japan have taken action to gather cryptocurrency donations to aid relief efforts. Oasys Japan, a major player in the Web3 industry, began accepting donations
The Japanese asset manager, crypto exchange, and brokerage company Monex Group has declared its intention to acquire 3iQ Digital Holdings’ controlling share. In a statement made on December 28th, Monex said that 3iQ’s background in listing early Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds in North America was a factor in the
The Japanese government adopted the framework for crypto tax reform for fiscal year 2024 at a cabinet meeting that took place on December 22nd. A major adjustment affecting firms holding crypto assets comes with this change. Corporations owning virtual currencies issued by third parties are no longer subject to the
A new tax system for businesses with cryptocurrency holdings as long-term assets is being prepared to be implemented in Japan. Positioning Japan as an influential participant in the fast-growing digital economy is a larger goal, and this step is only one component of that plan. Japanese lawmakers from the Liberal
To propel the adoption of the USDC stablecoin and advance Web3 services in Japan, Circle, the renowned issuer of USDC stablecoin, has entered into a promising partnership with SBI Holdings, a prominent Japanese financial conglomerate. The collaboration was solidified with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on November
Nomura Digital Assets, a division of Japan’s largest investment bank, Nomura Group, has established a Bitcoin fund. It will provide large investors easier access to digital assets in the face of increased demand, and it is Nomura’s first investment solution for digital adoption. In a news release dated September 19,
