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Japan is moving deeper into the compliance phase of crypto regulation, and the latest push is less about approving new products or licensing exchanges than about making digital asset activity harder to hide from tax authorities. Japan officials expand crypto tax and compliance regime in new push for clarity New guidance and documentation published by … Read more
Japan built the world’s most restrictive stablecoin framework on purpose, and it’s starting to pay off. Japan’s Stablecoin Rules JPYC Co. launched what regulators and the company call the world’s first fully regulated yen-pegged stablecoin in October 2025, capping a decade of cautious financial architecture that Tokyo began laying well before most governments acknowledged digital … Read more
Mitsubishi Corporation becomes the first Japanese firm to utilize JPMorgan Chase’s blockchain technology for instantaneous international fund transfers. Mitsubishi Corporation plans to launch full-scale global fund transfers using JPMorgan Chase’s Blockchain Deposit Account (BDA) technology by fiscal 2026, Japan’s Nikkei reported. The Tokyo-based trading house recently completed successful test transfers, joining multinational peers like Siemens … Read more
Startale Group has finalized its $63 million Series A funding round following a $50 million investment from SBI Group and earlier support from Sony Innovation Fund. Startale Group announced on March 26, 2026, the second close of its Series A round, securing $50 million from SBI Group, Inc. to total $63 million. This follows an … Read more
Asian equity markets posted broad gains on Wednesday, as investors responded to de-escalation signals in the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict that reduced immediate threats to global oil supply. Nikkei, KOSPI, Hang Seng Rise as Iran Conflict Signals Shift Japan’s Nikkei 225 led the advance, climbing approximately 2.90% to close near 53,766 — recovering from correction territory reached … Read more
The Bank of Japan held interest rates at 0.75%, citing global uncertainty and rising inflation risks linked to energy prices. Governor Kazuo Ueda signaled a cautious but flexible approach to future policy shifts. Governor Ueda Flags Inflation Risks, Keeps Rates Steady The Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 0.75% on Thursday, … Read more
SBI VC Trade has become the first licensed exchange in Japan to launch a USDC lending service, offering an introductory 10% annual yield. SBI VC Trade, a subsidiary of SBI Holdings, announced it will launch its “USDC Lending” service on March 19th, 2026, marking a first for licensed operators in Japan. The service allows customers … Read more
Metaplanet Inc. executes a Letter of Intent to invest up to $2.5 million (JPY 400 million) in JPYC Inc. to bolster Japan’s digital settlement infrastructure. Metaplanet Inc. announces on March 12, 2026, that it has executed a Letter of Intent to invest up to $2.5 million (JPY 400 million) in JPYC Inc., the issuer of … Read more
The Japanese stock market experienced historic volatility on March 9, with the Nikkei 225 plunging over 4,200 points at its lowest, ultimately closing down 2,892.12 points (or 5.2%), marking the third-largest point drop in history. Historic Point Drop The Japanese stock market endured a day of historic volatility on Monday as the Nikkei 225 suffered … Read more
Startale Group and SBI Holdings introduced JPYSC, a trust bank-backed Japanese yen stablecoin targeting a second-quarter 2026 launch under Japan’s regulatory framework. Q2 2026 Launch Planned for Yen-Denominated Stablecoin JPYSC This week, Startale Group and SBI Holdings Inc. unveiled plans for JPYSC, describing it as the first trust bank-backed yen stablecoin issued under Japan’s legal … Read more