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The "Crypto Asset Benchmark Study Group" organized by QUICK Corporation published a report entitled "Ecosystem Construction and Ripple Effects Brought About by a Domestic Crypto Asset Benchmark," which summarizes the discussions on the development of a domestic yen-denominated crypto asset benchmark (index). Discussions are accelerating in
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Hana Network, which enables cryptocurrency and fiat currency transactions without the need for exchanges, has raised an additional 300 million yen from investors across different countries in April 2025 in preparation for its upcoming product launch, bringing the total amount raised to approximately 900 million yen. Regarding the Funding Round
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Korean blockchain infrastructure company DSRV has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Japan's Next Finance Tech (NFT). Through this agreement, both companies plan to jointly pursue blockchain infrastructure business across Asia, starting with the Japanese market. DSRV will provide infrastructure services in Japan including node operation,
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In light of the current state of cryptocurrency transactions, the Financial Services Agency has been examining the state of systems related to cryptocurrencies, as outlined in the Financial Administration Policy for Fiscal Year 2024. They have compiled the results of that examination in the form of a discussion paper released
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Sony Electronics Singapore (SES) and Crypto.com have enabled the acceptance of Circle's USDC, a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, exclusively on the Sony Store Online in a move to make direct crypto payment accessible to SES’ consumers. The integration of cryptocurrency payments is gaining traction worldwide to appeal
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Open House Group, which in February had started accepting cryptocurrency for real estate purchases, has made significant updates to their "Open House Global" portal, designed to enhance convenience for the real estate purchasing experience in Japan for international clients. * Expanded Cryptocurrency Payment Options: In addition to Bitcoin and
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Hong Kong-based RigSec Technology, a leading provider of regulated digital asset wallet solutions, and Tokyo-based Vlightup have begun discussions to collaborate on solving security issues in cryptocurrency wallets. The partnership aims to leverage the technological strengths of both companies to provide a safer and easier-to-use wallet solution. RigSec is a
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IDA Finance Hong Kong (IDA), a leading digital asset company based in Hong Kong, Progmat, a digital assets platform provider backed by Japan's largest banking groups and technology firms, Datachain, a leading blockchain firm in Japan, and TOKI FZCO (TOKI), a cross-chain infrastructure provider, have announced a strategic
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G.U. Technologies Global, which provides web3 solutions such as blockchain infrastructure, including "Japan Open Chain," has launched the DeFi-based "JOC Lending Program". This program allows users to lend their "Japan Open Chain Token" (JOC Coin), the native token of Japan Open Chain, and
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B2C2, a global leader in institutional liquidity for digital assets, has entered into a partnership with HashKey Exchange, Hong Kong's largest licensed virtual asset platform. This collaboration will integrate multi-currency fiat trading networks, driving market efficiency and further strengthen Hong Kong's status as a premier hub
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Hitachi, together with NTT Digital, OPTAGE, Crypto Garage, JPYC, Chainalysis Japan, Digital Platformer, NEC, Nomura, bitbank, finoject, Hokkoku Bank, and Laser Digital Japan, has begun a proof-of-concept experiment from February to April 2025 aimed at improving the effectiveness and standardization of anti-money laundering practices for digital asset trading including cryptocurrency,
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Web3 Investing hosted SBI Digital Markets Chief Operating Officer CK Ong to discuss the potential for 2025 to be a pivotal year for the cryptocurrency and tokenization space. We have listed the highlights of the conversation here, and encourage you to listen to the full recording. CK provides insights based