Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama has announced plans to legalize cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The minister stated at the Open QUICK 2026 seminar, “We...
Japan's SBI Group has announced plans to launch JPYSC, a regulated yen-backed stablecoin. The digital asset will be issued under the country's Payment Services...
Metaplanet has agreed to acquire Siiibo Securities for $13.3 million in a move to build Bitcoin-linked yield products for Japanese retail investors. The deal,...
Japan's government has approved a bill to amend the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, significantly overhauling cryptocurrency regulation. The new rules will treat crypto...
Japan's parliament has taken a major step toward regulating cryptocurrencies as financial instruments, akin to stocks. The bill passed the lower house and is...
Japanese government bonds suffered a sharp sell-off on May 18, 2026, with yields hitting multi-decade highs. The 30-year JGB yield reached approximately 4.2%, while...
Discussions around launching an XRP Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) are gaining significant momentum in Japan and South Korea, fueling market interest. This institutional focus, linked...
