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Japan’s Institutional Crypto Gateway Opens as Intertrade and DAMS Launch Large-Block Trading Solution

The structural barriers separating Japan’s traditional financial sector from the global digital asset ecosystem are beginning to dissolve. Digital Asset Markets (DAMS) has officially launched a wholesale cryptocurrency trading service tailored specifically for institutional investors, securities firms, and corporate entities. Operating under tight compliance parameters in light of evolving

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Nomura's Laser Digital Secures Conditional OCC Approval for US National Trust Bank

Laser Digital, the digital asset subsidiary of Nomura Group, has received preliminary conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a de novo national trust bank. The newly approved entity, Laser Digital National Trust Bank, will operate under federal supervision as a wholly owned

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Japan FinTech Observer #165

Welcome to the one hundred sixty-fifth edition of the Japan FinTech Observer. This week, we are excited to have new subscribers join us from the Central Bank of Lesotho, Banking Circle, Astris Advisory Japan, Amova Asset Management, and Mizuho, among others 🙏 In an extraordinarily bullish environment for bank stocks,

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au Coincheck Digital Assets Launches Bitcoin-Linked Point Investment Option

au Coincheck Digital Assets, in partnership with telecommunications giant KDDI, has launched a new "Bitcoin-Linked Course" within its "au PAY Point Investment" platform. The newly introduced product is an aggressive investment track that allows users to experience the volatility of the cryptocurrency market without requiring

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SBI Holdings Leads Strategic Round for Temple Digital

SBI Holdings is leading a private investment round for New York-based Temple Digital Group. This capital injection represents a vertical integration strategy designed to secure SBI’s leading position within the Canton Network ecosystem ahead of a major 2026 regulatory shift. By backing the network’s leader in network-

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Japan FinTech Observer #164

Welcome to the one hundred sixty-fourth edition of the Japan FinTech Observer. This week, we are excited to have new subscribers join us from the Central Bank of Armenia, UOB Kay Hian, Mirae Asset Global Investments, EY, and the The Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan among others 🙏 Records,

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SBI’s Integration Strategy: Commanding Global Stablecoin Rails and Consolidating the Domestic Gateway

SBI Group has taken two additional steps in the "on-chain" financial economy, executing a dual-track strategy designed to command both global infrastructure and domestic distribution. By securing a stake in the $222 million pre-sale for Circle’s "Arc" Layer 1 (L1) blockchain while

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Japan FinTech Observer #163

Welcome to the one hundred sixty-third edition of the Japan FinTech Observer. This week, we are excited to have new subscribers join us from the Financial Conduct Authority, PT OCBC Sekuritas Indonesia, the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), and Global Financial City Osaka（国際金融都市OSAKA）, among others 🙏 We have

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HODL1 Medium-Term Business Plan 2026 Goals

HODL1 is a Japanese firm specializing in Web3 and blockchain technology. The company’s primary operations are divided into two segments: the HODL business, which focuses on the long-term accumulation and management of Ethereum, and the BUIDL business, which provides consulting and development support for decentralized projects. By utilizing

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Japan’s Great Crypto Migration: Crypto Asset Regulation Shifts to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act

2026 legislative reforms will transition the oversight of crypto-assets from the Payment Services Act to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA). By categorizing crypto-assets as investment products rather than simple payment methods, the government aims to strengthen investor protection and market integrity. The transition introduces rigorous disclosure

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Japan FinTech Observer #162

Welcome to the one hundred sixty-second edition of the Japan FinTech Observer. This week, we are excited to have new subscribers join us from BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, KPMG, the Central Bank of Egypt, and Paytm, among others 🙏 We are writing to you today from historic Samarkand, where the Asian

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SBI Holdings Orchestrates Additional Push into Digital Assets via bitbank Acquisition and Visa Partnership

SBI Holdings has communicated a three-pronged strategic initiative designed to cement its dominance in the Japanese digital finance sector. By executing a Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire bitbank, establishing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Visa, and launching a high-yield crypto-reward credit card, the group