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Startale and Sony-Backed Soneium Launch Web3 SuperApp to Accelerate Japan’s Onchain Economy
Latest News and Updates on blockchain industry by AlexaBlockchain (“Alexa Blockchain”). Startale Group and Sony’s Soneium unveil the…
Strategy raises $715M internationally, Japan approves bank stablecoin pilot, Kazakhstan plans crypto reserve | Weekly Recap
In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, Strategy tapped foreign markets for the first time in a…
Japan FSA backs major banks’ yen stablecoin initiative
The Japan Financial Services Agency (FSA) announced that it has launched an initiative to support the yen-based stablecoin…
Bybit freezes new sign-ups in Japan amid FSA pressure
Bybit is sacrificing short-term user acquisition in Japan, opting instead to redirect resources toward a comprehensive internal review…
Digital Yen Goes Live: JPYC EX Integrates Traditional Finance With DeFi
Japan has officially stepped into the regulated stablecoin era with the launch of JPYC EX, the country’s first…
First yen-pegged stablecoin JPYC to launch today, Oct. 27
Japan’s first yen-backed stablecoin, JPYC, will officially launch on Monday, Oct. 27. This marks a major milestone in…
Binance expands global crypto access with new USD transfer feature
Fee-free USD deposits offered for faster crypto conversions. Binance partners with PayPay in Japan for direct crypto purchases.…
Japan’s top banks join forces to issue first yen-pegged stablecoin: report
Japan’s largest financial institutions have joined forces to launch a stablecoin pegged to the yen and US dollar,…
Binance nears return to South Korea as regulators revisit Gopax stake review
Binance holds a 67% stake in Gopax, acquired in February 2023. A $4.3 billion US settlement eased regulatory…
Metaplanet surges past 30,000 BTC creating 4th largest Bitcoin treasury
Metaplanet has cemented its position as one of the world’s largest corporate holders of Bitcoin, surpassing the 30,000…
