Regulation
5 US digital dollar pilots launching to chase China’s CBDC lead
The private sector-led Digital Dollar Project is planning CBDC pilots for the US. How are central bank digital currency efforts and progress different in Asia?
Michelle Lim
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Japan
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Regulation
Japan sees record crypto deposits, nearly 7 times more than last year
Japan’s regulated crypto trading breaks new records in a land known to be the world's most crypto-averse. Is the tide turning for crypto adoption in Japan?
Graham Smith
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Regulation
Japan explores digital currency but is loathe to commit
Despite launching CBDC research, Bank of Japan is still not sure nation needs digital yen. Experts fear the caution could cost Japan its competitive edge.
Chloe Rie Magić
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Regulation
Asian governments urge ‘extreme caution’ before buying cryptocurrency
As Bitcoin and crypto market swells beyond $2 trillion, even crypto-friendly Singapore is warning the public about risks. Are more regulations coming?
Michelle Lim
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Altcoins
Filecoin’s crypto top 10 stint. Coinbase wows with earnings for Nasdaq debut. Japan opens door to CBDC.
Other top blockchain and cryptocurrency news: Hong Kong is new test bed for China's e-CNY digital currency. Decentraland's token bridge to Polygon.
Forkast.News
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Regulation
Japan to start digital yen tests as CBDCs gain momentum across Asia
As central banks in China, Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand ramp up CBDC efforts, Bank of Japan is now planning a proof of concept for a digital currency.
Michelle Lim
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Bitcoin News
Tesla drives bitcoin to the moon. Ripple XRP finds love in Japan. First Boulevard partners with Visa.
Other top blockchain and crypto news: ETH hits new high with CME Ethereum futures. DeFi yawns at YFI attack. China steps up DCEP digital yuan tests.
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