Japan

Market Data & Technology

Tokyo Stock Exchange to Double Trading Capacity to Ensure Stability

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/06/2026

The exchange is undertaking its largest-ever system upgrade to enhance reliability and prevent disruptions following a surge in trading volumes.

Stablecoins

SBI, Ripple, Circle Advance Stablecoin Initiatives in Japan

By Manesh Samtani | 26/06/2026

SBI Holdings launched a yen stablecoin, Ripple introduced its dollar coin RLUSD, and Nomura is partnering with Circle.

Sustainable Finance

New Report Maps Divergent Paths for Transition Finance in Asia

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2026

RMI report details the varied progress of transition finance frameworks across Asia, highlighting key regulatory developments, market challenges, and the critical bottleneck of bankability.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Japan Arrests Alleged Second-in-Command of Sanctioned Prince Group

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2026

The arrest, made on minor residency charges, connects to a multi-billion dollar international fraud and money laundering investigation.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Deeper Data Sharing Needed to Combat Industrialised Fraud

By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2026

Experts at a Singapore conference argue voluntary partnerships are not enough, urging legal reforms and a mindset shift to disrupt networked criminal gangs.

Cryptocurrency

Japanese Pension Fund Adds Crypto as a Currency Hedge

By Editors | 25/06/2026

The National Business Corporate Pension Fund is allocating 1 percent of its assets to crypto, citing a need to diversify away from the US dollar.

Anti-Money Laundering

Japan Police Arrest OTC Dealers in Stablecoin Laundering Case

By Mark Johnston | 23/06/2026

The arrests in Osaka highlight a regulatory gap in Japan’s oversight of over-the-counter crypto asset trading used to launder the proceeds of fraud.

Tokenisation

Japan’s Hokuriku Bank to Launch Tokenised Deposit Service by FY2027

By Editors | 23/06/2026

The regional bank has partnered with DeCurret DCP to use the DCJPY Network for corporate payments and payroll services.

Anti-Money Laundering

Japan’s FSA Orders Moomoo Securities to Halt New Client Onboarding

By Mark Johnston | 23/06/2026

The regulator has imposed a three-month suspension, citing significant failures in compliance, customer protection, anti-money laundering, and cybersecurity controls.