Japan Emerges As APAC’s Fastest-Growing Crypto Market In 2025 – Report
As crypto adoption continues to grow, Japan has emerged as the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region’s fastest-growing crypto market in 2025, eclipsing the likes of India, South Korea, and Vietnam. Several important advances in the crypto industry can be credited for Japan’s growth in the emerging sector. Japanese Crypto Ecosystem Witnesses Strong Growth According to a recent […]
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