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Bank of Japan begins second phase of CBDC testing
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1 April, 2022

Bank of Japan begins second phase of CBDC testing

The BOJ completed the first phase, which started in April last year, in which it focused on the basic functions...
Japan to revise digital asset exchange laws to plug Russia’s sanction evasion loophole
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1 April, 2022

Japan to revise digital asset exchange laws to plug Russia’s sanction evasion loophole

Top government officials have pledged to revise the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act to ensure Russia doesn’t get a...
Japan’s largest bank winds down blockchain payments system over slow growth
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2 March, 2022

Japan’s largest bank winds down blockchain payments system over slow growth

The Mitsubishi UFJ Group announced the end of its Global Open Network, saying that it failed to live up to...
Japan Exchange Group warns against impostors targeting Bitcoin traders
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27 February, 2022

Japan Exchange Group warns against impostors targeting Bitcoin traders

The Japan Exchange Group says it has received reports of an ongoing attempt to defraud investors by scammers who pose...
Hong Kong’s Amber Group to reportedly acquire DeCurret exchange in Japan
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20 January, 2022

Hong Kong’s Amber Group to reportedly acquire DeCurret exchange in Japan

Nikkei reports that DeCurret has been unable to compete with major players like bitFlyer and that the holding company will...
Japan to limit stablecoin issuance to banks: report
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10 December, 2021

Japan to limit stablecoin issuance to banks: report

The Financial Services Agency believes the new proposal will prevent stablecoin runs in Japan as banks and wire transfer firms...
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