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Will Japan's Latest Moves Position the Country to Become a Global Crypto Leader?

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Austin Hodge
March 10, 2025 • Read Time: 11 minutes

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In a progressive move that could reshape its financial landscape, Japan is rolling out the red carpet for the crypto industry. The government's latest reforms aim to slash crypto tax rates, ease the path for stablecoin issuers, and ease regulatory burdens on brokering services. By lowering these hurdles, Japan is positioning itself as a formidable contender in the global crypto market game. With heavyweights like Mercari and SBI Securities already eager to dive into the brokerage scene, the Land of the Rising Sun is gearing up for a digital finance revolution.

Meanwhile, Europe’s Central Bank aims to debut a digital Euro by October, US fed rate uncertainty unsettles the financial markets, and Brazil considers integrating blockchain technology into their postal service.

Wanna find out what’s happening across the rest of the world as markets and governments grapple with crypto and ever-shifting economic conditions?

Let's dive in!

  • Japan proposes crypto-friendly reforms cutting tax rates and allowing stablecoin bond backing, appealing to crypto firms. — Read More

  • Lagarde aims for a digital euro by October 2025, but ECB faces skepticism and technical doubts. — Read More

  • Timothy Peterson warns that a lack of 2025 U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts could lead to a market downturn, impacting Bitcoin prices. — Read More

  • Crypto ETPs have recorded four consecutive weeks of outflows, totaling $4.75 billion, with Bitcoin ETPs leading the losses. — Read More

  • Brazil's postal service considers blockchain integration, while crypto exchanges Gemini and Kraken plan potential IPOs, and El Salvador reopens a vet hospital funded by Bitcoin. — Read More

  • Stablecoins surpass $200B market cap amid Treasury plans to strengthen USD dominance. — Read More

  • Mark Carney, former central banker, is Canada's new PM, known for his Bitcoin criticism and plans against US tariffs. — Read More

  • Kraken and Gemini prepare for public listings amid regulatory relaxations under Trump's administration, with the SEC rolling back Biden-era enforcement. — Read More

  • Crypto Summit fails to ignite investor interest, as Trump's strategic moves falter, trading volumes remain stagnant. — Read More

  • HUD explores blockchain and stablecoin use, sparking mixed reactions internally. — Read More

  • Kraken prepares for a 2026 IPO, capitalizing on favorable conditions under Trump while overcoming SEC hurdles. — Read More

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