Japan

S.Korea crypto tax falters as yen stablecoin, China’s e-CNY advance
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27 October, 2026

S.Korea crypto tax falters as yen stablecoin, China’s e-CNY advance

Asia’s digital finance landscape shifts as South Korea weighs another crypto tax delay, Japan explores cross-border stablecoins, and China expands...
The Philippines eNotarization goes live with 3 providers
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23 October, 2026

The Philippines eNotarization goes live with 3 providers

The Philippines launches eNotarization as Somalia plans a unified digital ID platform by 2027, while Japan's JR East unveils the...
Philippines: Coins.ph denies offshore gaming claims
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15 October, 2026

Philippines: Coins.ph denies offshore gaming claims

Coins.ph denies offshore gaming claims. Also, BIR shares six digital projects, and a report cites that 74% of Filipino scam...
Japan CBDC tests hit 50K TPS, but digital yen still distant
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14 September, 2026

Japan CBDC tests hit 50K TPS, but digital yen still distant

Japan’s digital yen pilot cleared key technical hurdles, but the Bank of Japan has yet to decide on issuance as...
Singapore, Japan review stablecoin rules; BIS probes its credibility
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2 September, 2026

Singapore, Japan review stablecoin rules; BIS probes its credibility

Singapore tightens stablecoin interest rules, Japan seeks tax exemptions, while BIS favors tokenized deposits, raising concerns about stability.
Japan, India use blockchain for bonds; Thailand on crypto ETFs
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1 September, 2026

Japan, India use blockchain for bonds; Thailand on crypto ETFs

Japan, India, and Thailand are advancing blockchain finance through initiatives in instant settlements, tokenized bonds, and digital currency ETFs.