Japan

Japan’s handling of digital asset industry sets regulatory example for other countries
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19 July, 2023

Japan’s handling of digital asset industry sets regulatory example for other countries

Despite the exit of popular digital exchanges from Japan, industry stakeholders argue that the country is setting the pace for...
Japan to shun ‘impossible’ EU AI regulations, leans toward soft approach: report
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8 July, 2023

Japan to shun ‘impossible’ EU AI regulations, leans toward soft approach: report

While the European Union and Japan have pledged to work together on AI, the latter wants to emulate United States’s...
Sony Network Communications invests $3.5M into Japanese Web3 firm
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2 July, 2023

Sony Network Communications invests $3.5M into Japanese Web3 firm

Sony Network director Jun Watanabe will assume the role of an executive director at Startale Labs to encourage a seamless...
Japan allows limited use of generative AI in schools
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28 June, 2023

Japan allows limited use of generative AI in schools

The draft regulations ban using AI for examinations, requiring teachers to educate pupils on the “tendencies and limitations” of the...
Japan removes tax on ‘paper profits’ for digital token issuers
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27 June, 2023

Japan removes tax on ‘paper profits’ for digital token issuers

Under the old tax rules, companies that issued and held their own digital tokens in Japan were subjected to 30-35%...
Fujitsu completes blockchain-based project for cross-border transactions
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21 June, 2023

Fujitsu completes blockchain-based project for cross-border transactions

Fujitsu states it will explore other applications for its blockchain-based project across multiple sectors, including distribution and manufacturing.
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