“The real prize is the yen side of onchain settlement, one of the most strategic positions in Asian finance over the coming decade, and that is exactly what SBI is building toward,” he added. One […]
Key Points Lawson plans to test yen-stablecoin payments at one Tokyo store in August 2026. The proof of concept is limited to project participants, including employees of the companies involved. The test will examine checkout […]
Japan reclassified cryptocurrencies as financial instruments, a structural shift that establishes the legal framework for separate taxation of crypto assets and for future crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The legislation approved by Parliament on Wednesday amends […]
Key Takeaways SBI, DigiFT, and Startale completed 2 testnet trials using JPYSC to automate fund settlement and payouts. SBI and DigiFT will tokenize a $1.3 billion fund, opening Japanese equities to global institutions. The 3 […]
Japan classifies crypto as financial products under revised financial legislation. New law introduces insider trading rules and stronger penalties for violations. Reform supports future crypto ETFs and a proposed 20% separate tax framework. Japan has […]
Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs gained $181.08M, and ether ETFs added $58.34M with no fund outflows. Blackrock’s IBIT and ETHA led inflows as XRP, solana and HYPE ETFs stayed inactive. Japan and Morgan Stanley advanced crypto […]
They highlighted that stablecoins bring a wide range of benefits, including “reducing the burden of currency exchange for inbound tourists, further improving the efficiency of fund settlement, and improving cash flow for merchants.” Tourists in […]
Japanese asset giant SBI Holdings’ (8473) blockchain initiative is turning to Solana for its stablecoin and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization efforts. SBI Solana Global, previously SBI R3 Japan, aims to use the network to connect […]
Key Takeaways Lawson will pilot JPYC stablecoin payments at a Tokyo store in August using POS integration. Lawson is one of the “big three” convenience store giants in Japan, alongside 7-Eleven and Familymart. Hashport powers […]
Key Takeaways SBI Holdings and Solana formed SBI Solana Global to connect Japan’s economy with international liquidity. The venture will launch stablecoins and tokenized assets, aiming to make Japan an Asian on-chain hub. The alliance […]
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