Japan Tightens AML Rules for Crypto in Real Estate Deals
Japan's regulators demand stricter AML checks for crypto use in property transactions, citing money laundering risks tied to international transfers.
Binance Charity Flood Relief in Japan: A Model for Impact
Binance Charity's 2018 Japan flood relief efforts raised $1.41M in crypto, setting a standard for disaster response via blockchain donations.
SBI, Rakuten, Nomura to Launch Crypto Funds Amid Japan's Rule Shift
Major Japanese firms like SBI and Rakuten are developing crypto investment trusts as Japan reclassifies digital assets under securities law.
Bitbank Warns Users Over Polymarket, Cites Legal Risks
Bitbank warns Japanese users of potential account suspensions linked to Polymarket, raising questions about prediction market legality under local gambling laws.
Progmat Completes Avalanche Migration, ¥452B in Tokenized Assets
Japan's largest security token platform, Progmat, moves ¥452B in assets to Avalanche, paving the way for tokenized Japanese Government Bonds.
Japan Adopts NVIDIA Nemotron for Industry-Specific AI Solutions
Japanese firms leverage NVIDIA Nemotron to create localized AI models, addressing workforce challenges and advancing innovation.
Japan and NVIDIA Unveil World’s First National AI Factory
Japan partners with NVIDIA to launch a 140 MW AI factory using Vera Rubin tech, advancing its $133B physical AI ambitions.
Polimill Expands QommonsAI Across Japan's Public Sector
Polimill's QommonsAI, powered by OpenAI tech, now serves 1,050 municipalities in Japan, streamlining government workflows and accelerating development.
SEC, Japan FSA hold autumn regulatory dialogue in Tokyo
The SEC and Japan’s FSA met in Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2026, continuing a long-running cross-border regulatory dialogue on market oversight.
Japan Asks Crypto Exchanges to Cancel Russian Sanction Related Transactions
Following concerns from the G7 nations, Japan has requested crypto exchanges to suspend transactions of crypto assets that are subject to asset-freeze sanctions against Russia and Belarus, Reuters reported.
Japan Concerned About AI Chatbots
A new survey in Japan reveals that 69.4% of the population wants stricter regulation in the development of AI chatbots. This comes as Japanese officials consider integrating AI into their systems.
High Taxation in Japan is Driving Crypto Businesses Away, Entrepreneur Says
To prevent entrepreneurs from leaving the nation, Japan should minimize corporate taxes on crypto businesses, according to Sota Watanabe, the CEO of Stake Technologies Pte.