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Policy

Enjin Coin Becomes First Gaming Cryptocurrency Whitelisted for Use in Japan

ENJ has been given the official nod by the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association, a self-regulatory body.

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Markets

Japan's FSA Says XRP Not a Security: Report

The regulator's stance contrasts with that of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Markets

Japan Gearing Up to Launch Its Own Digital Currency: Report

The group is preparing to conduct a feasibility study for its virtual currency in 2021.

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Markets

Japan's SBI, Securitize Bringing Security Tokens to Crypto Wallet for Institutions

The integration with Securitize will enable users of the "sbiwallet" to sell, issue and manage tokenized securities directly within the app.

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Policy

Mt. Gox Creditors' Wait Nearly Over as Trustee Announces Draft Rehabilitation Plan

Mt. Gox’s trustee Nobuaki Kobayashi has at last filed a draft plan for the rehabilitation of creditors including former users.

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Tech

Japanese City to Trial Blockchain Voting System

Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, is looking at blockchain tech to solve problems in the city, starting with an e-voting system.

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Markets

Digital Yen Would Make Crypto Markets 'More Lively,' Says CEO of Monex Group

Oki Matsumoto said a central bank digital currency would make it easier to convert cryptocurrency into legal tender.

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Markets

Leading Japanese Financial Firm SBI Holdings Rolls Out Crypto Lending Services

A subsidiary of SBI Holdings said it's launched a service allowing users to ‘lend’ bitcoin to the firm and earn an interest at the rate of 1% annually in return.

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Policy

Japan’s Banking Giant MUFG Plans to Launch Blockchain Payment Network in 2021

Japanese banking giant MUFG plans to launch its blockchain payment network across the country in 2021 with U.S.-based fintech company Akamai.

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Tech

30 Japan Firms to Collaborate on Private Digital Yen: Reuters

A group of Japanese companies plans to develop and test a private digital currency that would work alongside cash.

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