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