Why Japan Could Ease Crypto Regulations To Revitalize Economy

Why Japan Could Ease Crypto Regulations To Revitalize Economy

Per a report from Bloomberg, crypto investors in Japan might soon benefit from a change in the country’s regulation. The Japanese Financial Service Agency (FSA) has filed a proposal that would grant benefits to individual and corporate investors in the digital asset sector and the legacy financial sector. Related Reading: Hodlnaut Under Creditor Protection Following […]


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