cryptocurrency exchange
Binance Japan has officially launched the "Binance Japan Card", issued in partnership with Life Card and operating on the JCB network. This marks a significant move to integrate cryptocurrency into the daily spending habits of Japanese consumers. Bridging Fiat and Crypto The flagship feature of the Binance Japan
cryptocurrency exchange
The calendar year 2025 represented a definitive inflection point in the corporate history of Coincheck Group N.V. (Nasdaq: CNCK). Transitioning from a privately held subsidiary of the Japanese financial conglomerate Monex Group to a standalone entity listed on the Nasdaq Global Market, Coincheck navigated a year defined by extreme
regulation
In a decisive move to modernize Japan’s financial infrastructure while fortifying consumer protections in the digital asset space, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) has released a comprehensive suite of draft Cabinet Orders and Ordinances related to the impending amendment of the Payment Services Act. Released on December 16, 2025,
loyalty
SBI VC Trade, a consolidated subsidiary of SBI Holdings operating a cryptocurrency exchange business, has launched the "Sapporo Draft Beer Black Label THE BAR Renewal Campaign" in collaboration with Sapporo Breweries, as part of a proof-of-concept experiment aimed at "expanding brand experiences." This campaign commemorates the
cryptocurrency exchange
Binance Japan and PayPay have launched a PayPay Money integration service for Binance Japan's spot cryptocurrency trading (Simple Buy mobile and web versions). This service allows users to purchase cryptocurrencies through PayPay Money deposits and charge PayPay balance with PayPay Money from cryptocurrency sales proceeds. This integration service
broker/dealer
Monex Group delivered a period of robust growth and significant strategic progress in the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026. The performance was characterized by sequential revenue and profit growth across all four of the company's business segments, prompting CEO Yuko Seimei to assess it
crypto
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) hosted the 5th Meeting of the Financial System Council Working Group on Crypto-Assets on November 7, 2025. The meeting focused on consolidating previous discussions and presenting specific proposals for regulatory reforms concerning crypto assets in Japan, particularly addressing the shift of crypto assets towards investment
stablecoin
JPYC Inc. was registered as a "Fund Transfer Service Provider" (Registration Number: Kanto Local Finance Bureau Director No. 00099) under Article 37 of the Payment Services Act on August 18, 2025. Following a preparation period, JPYC will officially begin issuing Japan's first Japanese yen-denominated stablecoin "
crypto
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has published its 100+ page "Thematic Review on FSB Global Regulatory Framework for Crypto-asset Activities," from which we have extracted all information related to the regulatory environment in Japan for Crypto-Asset Activities (CA) and Global Stablecoin Arrangements (GSC). Regulatory Framework Summary (Overall Status)
mergers & acquisitions
Binance Japan has entered into a capital and business alliance agreement with PayPay, a cashless payment service provider. Through this partnership, PayPay has acquired a 40% stake in Binance Japan. This partnership represents a collaboration between PayPay, the leading cashless payment company used by over 70 million people in Japan,
crypto
SBI Crypto, which operates a crypto asset mining business overseas, has confirmed the unauthorized leakage of crypto assets. The company is currently conducting an investigation to determine the cause and the amount of the outflow, but it is believed that the impact on its consolidated financial results will be minor.
crypto
Over the past week, there were two additional announcements regarding SBI Group's strategic expansion within the Japanese cryptocurrency market. These key developments include a new partnership between SBI VC Trade and Convano for large-scale Bitcoin operations and SBI FX Trade's launch of crypto CFDs, underpinned by