Crypto
Fujitsu Launches Platform For Cross-Border Securities Settlement
Fujitsu's new platform will leverage ConnectionChain blockchain technology to connect different economies and streamline settlements.
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Market Analysis
Berkshire Hathaway Adds to Japanese Holdings Amid a Booming Stock Market
Berkshire Hathaway's holdings in five major Japanese trading houses have reached an average of 8.5%.
Crypto
Japan to Step Up its Crypto Regulations from June
Japan will implement the travel rule, mandating the sharing of information on crypto transfers between financial institutions.
Market Analysis
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Surges to 33-Year Peak, With an 18% YTD Gain
Japan's Nikkei 225 stock average surged past its highest finish since August 1990 on Friday.
Metaverse
Ten Companies Team Up to Build the Japan Metaverse Economic Zone
Japanese tech and financial firms joined forces to build interoperable metaverses with an RPG-like experience.
Market Analysis
Coinbase to Halt Operations in Japan
Crypto winter continues to take its toll as Coinbase Global halts its operations in Japan.
Policy
Online Brokerage Monex Group Voices Interest in FTX Japan
Japanese online brokerage Monex Group is interested in buying FTX Japan, according to Bloomberg.
Market Analysis
BOJ Announces More Bond Buying as Inflation Skyrockets in Japan
The BOJ plans to purchase additional government bonds as the country's inflation likely rose 4.0% in December.
Policy
Japan to Lift Ban on Domestic Stablecoin Distribution in 2023
In its latest move to becoming more crypto-friendly, the Japanese FSA announced it would ease stablecoin restrictions in 2023.
Market Analysis
Yen Surges 3.3% as Bank of Japan Changes Policy in Surprising Move
The Japanese yen has surged to a four-month peak against the dollar after the BOJ let a benchmark interest rate rise to 0.5%.
Policy
Japan’s Lawmaker Pushes for Further Easing of Crypto Regulations
Japanese Web3 lawmaker said the country's policymakers must further relax crypto regulations.
Latest
Japanese Gaming Company GREE and Avalanche Creator to Develop Web3 Games
Ava Labs, the company behind Avalanche blockchain, and Japanese internet media giant GREE teamed up to launch a Web3 game in 2023.
Latest
Japan’s Likely FX Intervention Has Little Effect as Yen Falls to 149.7 per Dollar
Japanese yen fell again Monday against the dollar even though policymakers likely intervened twice in the FX market to shore up the national currency.