​The lifting of Russia’s cryptocurrency ban and other key events of the week

Feb 4, 2022

​The lifting of Russia’s cryptocurrency ban and other key events of the week

Meta’s shares fall, mining regulation and a detailed analysis of digital assets in Getblock’s review

​Japan’s government considers relaxing strict coin listing rules

Feb 4, 2022

​Japan’s government considers relaxing strict coin listing rules

Changing the existing regulation may increase the country’s possibility of participation in global cryptocurrency markets

​FTX acquired Japanese FCA-licensed crypto exchange Liquid

Feb 2, 2022

​FTX acquired Japanese FCA-licensed crypto exchange Liquid

The deal is expected to close in March 2022, but its terms have not yet been disclosed

​Former Bank of Japan official warns against using digital yen

Feb 1, 2022

​Former Bank of Japan official warns against using digital yen

Hiromi Yamaoka, who previously headed the CBDC research, is concerned about the negative interest rates

​Japan’s Central Bank will consider issuing CBDC by 2026

Jan 31, 2022

​Japan’s Central Bank will consider issuing CBDC by 2026

Until then, the agency will be testing and exploring the possibilities for this type of asset

​Japan intends to tighten supervision of the stablecoin sector

Dec 10, 2021

​Japan intends to tighten supervision of the stablecoin sector

In 2022, the country will introduce a law restricting the issuance of assets by banks and wire transfer companies

​The Zepeto metaverse has attracted investments in the amount of $150 million

Dec 1, 2021

​The Zepeto metaverse has attracted investments in the amount of $150 million

The platform has successfully closed a Series B funding round

​Liquid exchange division has licensed in Japan

Oct 29, 2021

​Liquid exchange division has licensed in Japan

QUOINE Corporation will provide services on cryptocurrency and other financial instruments

​Bank of Japan: the digital yen must be simple

Oct 15, 2021

​Bank of Japan: the digital yen must be simple

The local CB has no plans to produce CBDC in the near future