Japan

Laos rolls out digital ID with support from Japan, Vietnam
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2 January, 2026

Laos rolls out digital ID with support from Japan, Vietnam

After a successful pilot in the capital of Vientiane, Laos is issuing the digital ID across the country as the...
Japan seeks AI alliances with five Central Asian nations
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30 December, 2025

Japan seeks AI alliances with five Central Asian nations

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has planned a meeting with the leaders of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan to discuss...
Japan proposes moving ‘crypto’ from payments to securities
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15 December, 2025

Japan proposes moving ‘crypto’ from payments to securities

Japan’s FSA proposes shifting crypto oversight from the PSA to the FIEA, aligning digital asset rules with securities-level investor protection...
The quiet edges where BTC mining changes
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11 December, 2025

The quiet edges where BTC mining changes

BTC mining's future relies on small developments like safety upgrades, firmware innovations, and renewable energy integration for sustainable operations.
Japan moves to apply flat 20% tax on digital currency profits
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10 December, 2025

Japan moves to apply flat 20% tax on digital currency profits

Japan plans to cut the maximum tax rate on digital asset profits to a flat 20%, aligning it with equities...
Japan to mandate liability reserves for ‘crypto’ exchanges
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2 December, 2025

Japan to mandate liability reserves for ‘crypto’ exchanges

Japan's Financial Services Agency plans new rules for digital asset exchanges to require liability reserves, boosting customer security against losses.