Japan

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.
Hong Kong, Japan lead APAC blockchain payments push
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18 August, 2026

Hong Kong, Japan lead APAC blockchain payments push

Blockchain is gaining attention in Asia Pacific cross-border payments, with 26% of regional news coverage focusing on CBDCs, stablecoins, and...
Digital assets lead 26% of APAC cross-border payment discussions
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14 August, 2026

Digital assets lead 26% of APAC cross-border payment discussions

Digital currencies, stablecoins, and tokenization lead Asia’s cross-border payment trends, with the market expected to reach $24 trillion by 2033.
Philippines’ digital economy hits 2.5% of GDP: ADB
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10 August, 2026

Philippines’ digital economy hits 2.5% of GDP: ADB

The Philippines trails Asia's digital economy leaders, said ADB, while WSFS reports growing digital wallet adoption and debit-first spending in...
Japan bolsters AI defenses in wake of cyberattacks
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23 July, 2026

Japan bolsters AI defenses in wake of cyberattacks

Japan moves to strengthen its AI cybersecurity by expanding J-AISI's role under its revised Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan amid growing...