The world’s first stablecoin pegged to the yen was introduced in Japan. The development is “small but significant” in a country where cash and credit cards still enjoy strong popularity, Reuters reported Sunday (Oct. 26). The stablecoins are named after the startup that is issuing...
The Bank of Japan (BOJ), Japan’s central bank, is reportedly looking to digital currencies as its citizens go cashless. While the country has long adhered to a “cash is king” ethos, the share of cashless payments in Japan jumped from 13.2% in 2010 to 42.8%...
Cryptocurrencies could soon be considered financial products under Japanese law. The country’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is working on revising the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to change the legal status of crypto assets, the Nikkei reported on Sunday (March 30), without citing specific sources....
OpenAI and the SoftBank Group agreed to establish a joint venture company that will market enterprise artificial intelligence solutions to major companies in Japan. The joint venture, SB OpenAI Japan, will market enterprise AI called “Cristal intelligence,” which will be developed and marketed by the...
July 19, 2024
In the Land of the Rising Sun, where tradition meets technology, Japan is navigating a digital crossroads. Despite pioneering 3G technology and boasting a vibrant mobile culture, the nation finds itself grappling with a curious paradox: While at the forefront of technological innovation, its digital engagement metrics tell a different story. In a society where […]
February 22, 2024
As on-demand delivery aggregators look to automation to reduce labor costs, Uber sees the opportunity to roll out autonomous sidewalk robots in dense cities worldwide — but only for certain...
May 01, 2023
Real-time payment systems have become increasingly popular around the world due to the rise of digital payments and the need for faster and more efficient financial transactions. Some of the...
January 18, 2023
Crypto continues battling through a historic shock to its system, while industry lessons accumulate. In just the past two weeks alone, bitcoin (BTC) has risen 30% on the year hitting...
April 12, 2026
Japan is reportedly moving closer to classifying cryptocurrencies as financial products. According to a report Friday (April 10) from Nikkei, a draft amendment before the country’s Cabinet would place crypto assets under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, a framework used for stocks and securities. Assuming the measure passes during the current legislative session, the […]
October 27, 2025
The world’s first stablecoin pegged to the yen was introduced in Japan. The development is “small but significant” in a country where cash and credit cards still enjoy strong popularity,...
June 11, 2025
The Bank of Japan (BOJ), Japan’s central bank, is reportedly looking to digital currencies as its citizens go cashless. While the country has long adhered to a “cash is king”...
March 30, 2025
Cryptocurrencies could soon be considered financial products under Japanese law. The country’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is working on revising the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to change the legal...
