SBI and Startale Explore Linking Yen and Dollar Stablecoins
SBI and Startale join Open Standard to explore interoperability between OUSD and JPYSC, aiming to improve yen-dollar settlement and onchain finance.
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Japanese Giant SMBC Nikko Builds Onchain Trading Gateway on Uniswap
SMBC Nikko, one of Japan's largest securities firms, and Nethermind are building the DeFi Gateway, an onchain trading venue for Japanese investors on Uniswap v4.
Cardano Partners With Pacific Meta to Push Blockchain Adoption in Japan
On Thursday, the Cardano Foundation announced via X that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Pacific Meta.
Bitcoin Hits $77,400 as Bank of Japan Rate Hits 31-Year High
Bitcoin rose to $77,400 after the Bank of Japan lifted interest rates to a 31-year high of 1.25%, despite concerns about yen carry trades.
Fasset Hits $1 Billion Valuation After $68M SBI-Led Round
Stablecoin neobank Fasset raises $68 million at a $1 billion valuation as SBI Group backs its expansion across global payment and remittance markets.
Japan Creates a Dedicated Crypto Regulator Under Its Financial Watchdog
Japan has created a standalone Crypto Assets and Stablecoins Division within the FSA, a big regulatory upgrade for an asset class previously handled by a back-office unit in the agency.
JPYC Raises $38M as Logistics Firm Preps Stablecoin Payroll for 2,300 Workers
Japan’s JPYC raises $38 million to expand its yen stablecoin ecosystem as AZ-COM Maruwa plans payments to 2,300 partners and contractors.
Bitget Exits Japan as New Regulations Tighten Rules for Foreign Exchanges
Bitget will stop serving Japanese users after halting new registrations, citing regulatory compliance as Japan prepares stricter crypto trading rules.
Japanese Equities are Now Live on Pyth Network
On Monday, the Pyth Network announced via X that Japanese equities are now live on Pyth Pro.
Ondo Finance Announces a Strategic Partnership with the SBI Group
On Thursday, the Ondo Finance team announced via X that it has partnered with SBI Group, one of Japan's leading financial institutions.
Progmat Migrates $2.7B in Regulated Digital Securities to an Avalanche L1
On Monday, the Avalanche Foundation announced via X that Progmat has migrated ¥452B+ ($2.7B+) in regulated digital securities to an Avalanche L1.
SBI Deepens Onchain Finance Push With New Stablecoin Yield Product
SBI Group will launch a JPYSC stablecoin lending service offering a 3% annual yield as it expands its onchain finance and digital asset strategy in Japan.