Japan’s Second-Largest Bank to Test Stablecoin Platform in 2025
SMFG partners with Ava Labs, Fireblocks for 2025 stablecoin testing. Stablecoins improve transactions, lower costs, and attract global…
Japan’s Banking Giant SMBC Explores Stablecoins With Avalanche’s Ava Labs, Fireblocks
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC), one of Japan’s largest banking groups, is the latest financial giant to delve…
Stricter Rules, Bigger Opportunities? How Japan’s Crypto Market Could Transform
Japan is taking a significant step toward reshaping its approach to cryptocurrency regulation. By 2026, the Financial Services…
Coincheck Review 2025: In-Depth Evaluation of Japan’s Leading Crypto Exchange
Founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Coincheck is one of Japan’s most prominent cryptocurrency exchanges. By 2025,…
Japan’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional Rules Osaka High Court, Piling Pressure On Lawmakers – Sony Gr (NYSE:SONY), SoftBank Group (OTC:SFTBY)
The Osaka High Court ruled on Tuesday that Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, marking a pivotal…
Metaplanet, Japan’s Biggest Corporate Bitcoin Holder, Adds Eric Trump as Advisor
Tokyo-based Metaplanet is forming a strategic board of advisors with Eric Trump as one of the appointees, as…
Japan’s currency was one of the first challengers to the U.S. dollar—why 90s predictions of a ‘yen bloc’ fell apart
Prophecies that the U.S. dollar will lose its status as the world’s dominant currency have echoed for decades—and…
Aflac’s Brad Dyslin On Japan’s Investment Shifts, Tariffs, And Insurance M&As
Home Insurance Aflac’s Brad Dyslin On Japan’s Investment Shifts, Tariffs, And Insurance M&As Dyslin, Global CIO and President…
Analysis: Scrapped Nissan-Honda merger highlights Japan’s restructuring challenges
A proposed merger between Nissan and Honda Motors was called off just months after the automotive rivals…
Japan’s LDP Pushes to Cut Crypto Tax to 20%, Seeks Public Input
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has proposed a significant reduction in the tax rate on crypto gains…