Japan Bitcoin ETF bill changes crypto as Bitcoin and Ethereum price jump, while world governments scramble to keep up with regulation.
Japan’s Upper House Backs Crypto Bill Targeting ETFs and Lower Taxes
Japan’s Upper House approves a crypto bill tightening market rules and advancing spot ETFs, and a lower 20% tax rate is expected from 2028.
Japan passes crypto overhaul to bring digital assets under financial rules
Japan’s parliament has passed crypto reforms that classify digital assets as financial assets and introduce stricter rules for exchanges and market participants.
Japan to recognise cryptocurrency as ‘financial assets’, NHK says
Japan's parliament has passed a law amendment to designate cryptocurrency assets as "financial assets", NHK news said on Wednesday (July 15).They previously fell under the Payment Services Act.As ...
Japan advances bill to legalize Bitcoin ETFs, cut crypto taxes
Japan's Upper House committee approved a bill to legalize Bitcoin ETFs and lower crypto taxes. Bitcoin reaching $200,000 by December 31, 2026 at 1.9% YES.
Global market: Japan’s Nikkei closes lower as oil price jump dims corporate outlook
Japan's Nikkei share average closed lower as oil prices rose due to renewed Middle East conflict. Investors weighed the corporate outlook amid increasing costs and the start of earnings season.
Top crypto investor reveals Bitcoin’s only real threat
The Dragonfly Capital partner says Bitcoin's biggest challenge isn't another cryptocurrency.
Banking stocks reclaim Japan’s top market cap after 40 years
As semiconductor stocks enter a correction phase, Asia’s market capitalization landscape is shifting. In Japan, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has claimed the top spot in market cap for the first time ...
The Tokyo Financial Award 2026 Is Now Accepting Applications From Participating Companies for Financial Innovation Category
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government, with the aim of making Tokyo an “Innovation and Financial Hub in Asia for Realizing ...
Cooling U.S. inflation sparks $112 million crypto wipeout
Cooling U.S. inflation gave crypto markets a boost on July 14, after consumer prices fell more than economists expected, easing immediate pressure on the Federal Reserve to tighten monetary policy ...
SBI Holdings teams up with Solana on a new onchain market in Japan
SBI Holdings and Solana Foundation launch a collaboration to build onchain finance in Japan, covering stablecoins, tokenized assets, and cross-border settlement.
Crypto May Be Approaching A Cycle Bottom: 2 High-Upside Picks For 2026
The combination of cycle positioning, whale accumulation, and capitulation metrics suggests the crypto sector could be forming a base in 2026.
Japan’s Nikkei trades sideways as inflation, Iran concerns weigh
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average struggled for direction on Tuesday as bargain buying was offset by renewed inflation and geopolitical concerns. The benchmark Nikkei 225 swayed between gains and ...
Japan to clarify central bank independence in final economic blueprint, media says
TOKYO, July 14 (Reuters) - Japan's government will insert a footnote in its economic blueprint referring to a clause in law stipulating the need to protect the central bank's independence in setting ...
Thai scammer’s $122M wallet, Japan embraces crypto credit: Asia Express
Thai romance scammer processes $122M in crypto in just 10 months, Japan embraces stablecoin yield and Bitcoin backed mortgages: Asia Express.
Japan finance chief floats JGBs in tax-free accounts and GPIF portfolio review
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama’s remarks were seen as part of stepped-up efforts to attract cash to domestic markets as the yen weakens.