Japan

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...
US taps Japan for $1B AI supremacy mission
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5 June, 2026

US taps Japan for $1B AI supremacy mission

Japan is joining forces with the U.S. for the Genesis Mission, a key initiative designed to boost Washington's scientific discovery...
Philippines enters $3.4B digital investment deal with Japan
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4 June, 2026

Philippines enters $3.4B digital investment deal with Japan

Ayala Group has secured agreements with Mitsubishi and KDDI, attracting $3.4 billion in investments to boost digital innovation in the...
Digital wallets capture 65% of APAC payments market in 2025
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2 June, 2026

Digital wallets capture 65% of APAC payments market in 2025

Digital wallets dominate APAC payments with 65.12% market share by 2025, driven by contactless tech and seamless payment solutions in...
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.