A string of stablecoin projects has begun to shake up Japan’s digital money ecosystem. It quietly opened the door to ...

Since taking office in 2021, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has sought to establish “a new form of capitalism” in Japan. At the center of his vision has been a “national strategy” to develop ...

The world’s first stablecoin pegged to the yen has been issued domestically in Japan today, marking a significant step for ...

Japan Post Bank, one of the largest financial institutions is preparing for a bold leap in digital economy. According to Reuters, Japan will launch its new digital currency next year. The Japan Post ...

Japan’s government entities and regulators are too deeply embedded in the digital industry’s fixed structure — which lacks digital literacy, client responsibility and close connections with ...

Local governments in Japan receive a flood of email inquiries from the national and prefectural governments every day. In a ...

Worldline partnered with Japan-based Vesca to process digital payments, which can give it an early mover advantage as cashlessness grows. Other payment providers have also recently bolstered their ...

Japan’s FSA may let banks invest in crypto like Bitcoin. Simultaneously, 3 major banks plan a joint stablecoin launch, ...

In the digital age, the degree to which a nation can adopt and employ new digital technologies has become a crucial determinant of its capacity for economic transformation. The ability to innovate ...

Living in Japan over the past fifty years, physical manga was everywhere. Chain bookstores, small independent shops and untold millions reading then on the train to work or school. Things have ...

Our always-connected world promises convenience, efficiency, and endless opportunities. Yet beneath the gleaming surface of ...