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Japan isn’t banning P2P digital asset transfers, FSA clarifies

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23 February, 2024

Japan isn’t banning P2P digital asset transfers, FSA clarifies

The Financial Services Agency recommended that banks prohibit transfers to VASPs if the sender’s name differs from the account name,...

Singapore central bank strikes partnership with foreign financial regulators for tokenization pilots

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Wahid Pessarlay

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6 November, 2023

Singapore central bank strikes partnership with foreign financial regulators for tokenization pilots

As part of Singapore's exploration of asset tokenization, the Monetary Authority of Singapore is teaming up with U.K. and Japan...

Japanese regulator proposes digital asset tax reform

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James Field

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11 September, 2023

Japanese regulator proposes digital asset tax reform

The proposed tax revision includes the elimination of year-end "unrealized gains" on digital assets, which Japan's FSA said would help...

Bybit, 3 others flagged in Japan over alleged unlicensed digital currency exchange operations

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Wahid Pessarlay

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6 April, 2023

Bybit, 3 others flagged in Japan over alleged unlicensed digital currency exchange operations

Japan is tightening the screws on the local digital asset sector, recently flagging four companies on allegations that they violated...

Japan’s FSA to lift ban on foreign stablecoins by June 2023

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Wahid Pessarlay

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28 January, 2023

Japan’s FSA to lift ban on foreign stablecoins by June 2023

The Financial Services Agency said that work is currently underway to allow the domestic distribution of stablecoins in the country...

Japan moving away from stablecoin restrictions in the new year

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James Field

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30 December, 2022

Japan moving away from stablecoin restrictions in the new year

Japan is dead set on lifting the ban on stablecoins, with authorities gathering feedback on easing restrictions, opening a pathway...

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Steve Kaaru

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15 December, 2022

FTX Japan granted 3-month extension on its business suspension

FTX Japan had been ordered to shut down its services, but an FSA extension pushes this to March as customers...

FTX Japan plans to resume operations by January

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Steve Kaaru

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26 November, 2022

FTX Japan plans to resume operations by January

FTX Japan halted withdrawals amid the collapse and bankruptcy filing of SBF’s FTX empire, with Japan’s regulator, FSA, ordering it...

Lawmaker behind Japan’s relaxed digital asset policy seeks modified rules

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Wahid Pessarlay

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12 November, 2022

Lawmaker behind Japan’s relaxed digital asset policy seeks modified rules

After relaxing its digital asset listing regulations, Japan has its eyes set on improving taxation directives under a white paper...

Japan weighing tax reforms to lure digital asset startups

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Steve Kaaru

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31 August, 2022

Japan weighing tax reforms to lure digital asset startups

Japanese investors can pay up to 55% in taxes on their digital assets, with firms forced to pay taxes on...

Japan: Lobby groups launch proposal to reform digital assets tax regime

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Wahid Pessarlay

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10 August, 2022

Japan: Lobby groups launch proposal to reform digital assets tax regime

The lobby groups specifically asked for the practice of taxing unrealized gains to be removed, while a uniform 20% tax...

Japan’s FSA dissatisfied with digital assets self-regulatory body the JVCEA: report

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Wahid Pessarlay

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23 July, 2022

Japan’s FSA dissatisfied with digital assets self-regulatory body the JVCEA: report

The Financial Services Agency has raised the alarm over the slow pace at which the digital assets self-regulatory body is...

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