Japan

Japan bids for ‘most AI-friendly country’ title under new bill
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5 May, 2025

Japan bids for ‘most AI-friendly country’ title under new bill

The lower house of parliament passed the bill, and it’s expected to sail through the upper house, majority-controlled by the...
VASPs top Q1 funding in SEA amid dip in startup investment
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18 April, 2025

VASPs top Q1 funding in SEA amid dip in startup investment

Elsewhere, digital salary payments continue to struggle in Japan, accounting for a mere 3% despite the gov’t making it one...
Developers in Japan can now get hands-on with BSV’s Python SDK
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20 March, 2025

Developers in Japan can now get hands-on with BSV’s Python SDK

BSV Blockchain Ambassador and YenPoint CEO Ken Sato is co-presenting a session on BSV's Python SDK at Tohoku University on...
Japanese digital asset traders, business groups seek tax relief
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10 March, 2025

Japanese digital asset traders, business groups seek tax relief

The new proposals could reduce capital gains taxes on different digital currency trades and introduce a new classification for digital...
Japanese exchange gets its hands on a USDC license
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7 March, 2025

Japanese exchange gets its hands on a USDC license

Japan's trading market is set for a significant change after SBI VC became the first firm to be permitted to...
Tether v Circle: The knife fight for stablecoin supremacy
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6 March, 2025

Tether v Circle: The knife fight for stablecoin supremacy

Tether struggles to fight for its dominance in the stablecoin market as Circle gathers steam with help from high-powered allies...
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