Japan
Japan Greenlights Tougher Anti-Money-Laundering Rules for Crypto
A cabinet decision to revise six foreign-exchange laws closely follows a government plan to introduce new rules for remittances, all aimed at tightening AML measures for crypto.
North Korean Hacker Group Lazarus Targets Japanese Crypto Firms
Lazarus Group has been targeting Japanese firms with phishing links via email and social media.
Japan to Invest in Metaverse and NFT Expansion
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida continued calls for Web3 technology integration.
Japan to Toughen Remittance Rules to Fight Money Laundering Using Crypto: Report
The new rules would require crypto exchange operators to share customer information when assets are transferred between platforms.
Binance Eyes License to Operate in Japan: Report
According to Bloomberg, Binance is eyeing a license to operate in Japan four years after exiting the country. "The Hash" team discusses what this means for the world's largest crypto exchange by trading volume and why Japan is seeing renewed interest in crypto.
Politicians, Not the Usual Bureaucrats, Take the Reins on Web3 in Japan
A handful of lawmakers are forming new policies, bypassing the usual lengthier route.
Crypto Unit of Japan's SBI Wins Capital Markets License in Singapore
SBI Digital Markets, a subsidiary of the digital asset arm of SBI Holdings, can now offer crypto securities and derivatives trading services to Singapore customers.
Crypto Custody Specialist Anchorage Digital Offers Japanese Yen Stablecoin
The GYEN stablecoin is a partnership with GMO-Z.com Trust Company, a subsidiary of Japanese financial services and internet giant GMO Internet Group.
Japan Looks at Corporate Crypto Tax Breaks to Entice Startups: Report
Two crypto lobby groups recently asked the government to reform crypto tax laws in the country, where investors can pay up to 55% on capital gains.
