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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.
Japan advances digital asset financial reform bill
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16 June, 2026

Japan advances digital asset financial reform bill

Japan advances a bill reclassifying certain digital assets as financial instruments, moving crypto rules from the Payment Services Act to...
Japan’s top banks eye joint stablecoins launch in 2027
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16 June, 2026

Japan’s top banks eye joint stablecoins launch in 2027

Three of Japan's largest banks are set to issue stablecoins by 2027, while SBI Shinsei Bank launches a digital currency...
Japan backs AI-blockchain financial system
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21 May, 2026

Japan backs AI-blockchain financial system

Japan's Liberal Democratic Party proposes an AI-driven financial system with autonomous commerce, blockchain integration, and stablecoin innovation.
Japan urges real estate and crypto of due diligence, AML duties
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5 May, 2026

Japan urges real estate and crypto of due diligence, AML duties

Japan's regulators issue guidance on real estate transactions with digital assets to combat money laundering and ensure compliance with legal...