
Japan
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1 June, 2023
Japan digital yen pilot is a go after successful second proof-of-concept
The Bank of Japan clarified that it has yet to decide on launching a digital yen but will open a...
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1 June, 2023
7 central banks team up with BIS to examine policy issues for CBDC launch
The research paper focused solely on retail central bank digital currencies, which explored potential legal issues and the need to...
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29 May, 2023
Japan to impose stricter AML measures for digital currencies in June 2023
Aiming to align with global AML standards, Japan is pushing for enhanced digital asset regulation in hopes that the move...
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19 May, 2023
G7 finance ministers renew support for digital asset monitoring, CBDC research
G7 member nations reiterate that CBDCs could play a major role in maintaining a good financial system but, similar to...
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18 May, 2023
North Korea stole $1.2 billion from Japan, Vietnam: Elliptic
Japan accounted for 30% of digital assets stolen globally, and Elliptic’s research traced them to Lazarus Group, the hacking group...
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19 April, 2023
Amber plots exit from Japan amid plans to focus on institutional clients
Amber's Japan operations seem to be grinding to a halt as the firm looks into restructuring its business and applying...