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Gate.io to Exit Japanese Market Amid Regulatory Compliance Efforts

By Jerry Christopher Jul 23, 2024

SNEAK PEEK Gate.io exits the Japanese market to comply with domestic regulations, halts new registrations, and phases out services. Japanese …

Metaverse

The “Japan Metaverse Economic Zone” will be established by Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, and other tech businesses.

By Jerry Christopher Feb 28, 2023

SNEAK PEEK To build the framework for an open metaverse, the companies harness the power of games. For Ryugukoku, security …

Metaverse

Toei Animation, Japan’s leading animation company, has joined The Sandbox!

By Jerry Christopher Feb 17, 2023

SNEAK PEEK The Sandbox Game is delighted to announce a collaboration with Toei Animation, a leading Japanese animation studio. They …

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Animoca Brands Japan invests JP300 million in Brave Group

By Jerry Christopher Jan 25, 2023

SNEAK PEEK Brave group has been choosing to focus on continued growth centered on its own intellectual property. The total …

NFT News

Japan issues guidelines on NFT transaction taxation

By Jerry Christopher Jan 16, 2023

SNEAK PEEK Updated guidelines clarify NFT taxation in Japan. Tokens will be taxed based on the total income. NFTs have …

Cryptocurrency News

Gumi and Square Enix made a deal for $52 million

By Jerry Christopher Dec 29, 2022

SNEAK PEEK Gumi has signed a $52 million metaverse agreement with Square Enix and SBI. Gumi is giving 22.46% of …

Cryptocurrency News

US-based crypto exchange Kraken to stop its functioning in Japan

By Jerry Christopher Dec 28, 2022

SNEAK PEEK Kraken, a US-based cryptocurrency exchange and bank, to stop its operations in Japan. On January 31, the platform …

Cryptocurrency News

Japan to lift ban on distribution of overseas issued stablecoins

By Jerry Christopher Dec 26, 2022

SNEAK PEEK The FSA Japan to lift ban on the distribution of stablecoins. The revised payment services act to come …

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NFT market in Japan projects a stunning 53% growth

By Jerry Christopher Dec 10, 2022

SNEAK PEEK A recent study found that the Japanese NFT market has expanded despite the crypto winter. In October and …

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ASICS Utilises STEPN to Roll Out Running Shoe, Solana NFT Collections

By Jerry Christopher Nov 04, 2022

SNEAK PEEK ASICS taps STEPN to launch physical shoes using USDC on Solana Pay. GT-2000 11 shoes will be available …

Cryptocurrency News

Japanese government blames North Korean Lazarus group for crypto hacks

By Jerry Christopher Oct 17, 2022

SNEAK PEEK The infamous North Korean Lazarus group is behind the major crypto thefts in Japan. Their most common hacking …

Metaverse

Japanese gaming company Konami is hiring for NFTs, metaverse & Web3 expansion

By Manjul Mishra Oct 14, 2022

SNEAK PEEK Konami is among the major companies with immense interest in outgrowing its Web3 services through a new talent. …

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Japan’s government investment to include NFTs & metaverse for digital transformation, says Prime Minister

By Manjul Mishra Oct 04, 2022

SNEAK PEEK The Japanese government will put sincere efforts to promote Web3 services. The government’s investment in digital transformation features …

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Local authorities in Japan now to be gifted NFTs

By Jerry Christopher Sep 09, 2022

SNEAK PEEK NFTs will be given out by the Japanese government to local authorities as an additional prize. Using the …

Metaverse

Animoca Brands Japan Raises US$45 Million From MUFG to grow Web3 business

By Jerry Christopher Aug 26, 2022

SNEAK PEEK Animoca Brands is expanding into Japan as a result of its local company obtaining $45 million in the …