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Japan Post Bank, one of Japan’s largest banks, plans to offer depositors a digital currency in fiscal 2026 that can be used …

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) announced a comprehensive restructuring of its regulatory structure by announcing its 2026 budget and organizational plan. These …

Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet has unveiled plans to raise over JPY 130 billion (equivalent to around $880 million) through an international …

Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Monday that cryptocurrencies can be part of a diversified portfolio. “Crypto assets have risks surrounding …

At the WebX Fintech EXPO held in Osaka last Friday, panelists discussed Japan’s evolving stablecoin landscape, emphasizing the gap between regulatory progress …

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans a major reorganization in fiscal 2026, creating a new bureau to oversee insurance, asset management, and …

JPYC Inc., a Tokyo-based fintech, has secured regulatory approval to issue Japan’s first yen-denominated stablecoin and will launch a new issuance and …

In brief Japan’s FSA is expected to approve JPYC’s yen-backed stablecoin, making it the first regulated one in the country. Circle’s USDC …

The following article is a guest post and opinion of Maksym Sakharov, Co-founder and CEO of WeFi. Last month, Japan’s Financial Services …

NFT vending machines are appearing across Japan, offering instant access to digital collectibles without the need for crypto wallets or blockchain know-how. …