Could NFTs and crypto help Japan’s ‘Cool Japan’ strategy?
Crypto-adjacent technologies could be a valuable part of Japan's strategy to promote its culture and boost its economy.
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Japan’s FSA expects to allow certain stablecoins by June 2023
There is yet no opportunity to know whether US dollar-backed stablecoins like USDT or USDC will be allowed in Japan by June 2023, the FSA said.
Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui to issue soulbound tokens to explore Web3
Japan’s financial giant Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is experimenting with soulbond tokens to satisfy new social needs.
Japan’s International Payments System will test plastic cards for CBDC
Japan Credit Bureau will develop its CBDC infrastructure in collaboration with IDEMIA and Softspace.
Japan’s largest investment bank Nomura readies new crypto subsidiary
The leading Japanese bank plans on establishing a crypto subsidiary outside of Japan and will acquire about 100 personnel to work in the digital asset space.
Japan’s most popular social messaging app Line adds NFT marketplace
Line, Japan’s number one super app has launched its own NFT marketplace, adding to its list of crypto-ready features.
Japan’s finance industry awaits clearer picture of digital yen in 2022
The digital yen should be compatible with other CBDCs to counter China’s progress with its digital yuan, one official argued.
Japan’s Biggest Bank Invests in Crypto Sleuthing Startup Chainalysis
Japanese bank MUFG has backed an additional Series B raise for crypto analytics startup Chainalysis, bringing its round total to $36 million.
How Line, Japan’s Biggest Messaging App, is Going All Out on Crypto
Line, the most widely utilized messaging application in Japan with over 200 million active monthly users, is attempting to establish dominance over the blockchain and crypto sector with various ventures including a cryptocurrency exchange and a decen...
Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Will be Key to Japan’s Economic Resurgence
The CEO of SBI, one of Japan’s financial giants and longtime Ripple partner in Asia, said he believes that investment and early adoption of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology will be key to the country’s next economic boom.
SBI CEO Looks to Blo...