Latest updates, press releases, and insights from the volatile world of digital assets.
The Nomura-backed firm secured regulatory approval to operate as a crypto asset exchange service provider, initially focusing on liquidity services for domestic platforms amid rising institutional interest
Partnership with FalconX enables institutional users to move tokenized assets between the Canton Network and major public blockchains while retaining full control of funds
Regulators plan regulatory changes to recognize cryptocurrencies as financial products, potentially unlocking significant inflows from retail and institutional investors
Japan's parliament has passed amendments classifying cryptocurrencies as financial products under securities law, introducing insider trading rules, higher penalties, and a path to a 20% tax rate along with potential ETFs
JCB, Japan’s leading card network, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Circle to test USDC stablecoin applications. The effort starts with internal treasury transfers and extends to retail payments at stores serving international visitors
Circle and Nomura plan to launch a USDC-based service for Japanese firms by 2027, enabling faster yen-to-dollar stablecoin conversions for cross-border payments and foreign exchange settlements
