Japan’s Parliament Introduces Framework For Stablecoins To Protect Investors

Japan’s Parliament Introduces Framework For Stablecoins To Protect Investors

According to Bloomberg, Japan’s parliament enacted a legislative framework surrounding stablecoins pegged to the yen or another fiat currency on Friday. This is a historic move. The bill makes it clear that stablecoins are digital money. They must be linked to a legal tender, like the yen, so that people can redeem them for their […]


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