GMO Internet Group has updated its bitcoin mining roadmap, saying reservations for its 7nm mining chips will begin in Q2 and sales will start from Q4, alongside in-house mining and cloud mining expansion.

Japan’s financial regulator has taken action against seven crypto exchanges, suspending two and ordering broader improvements after inspections exposed weak customer protection and AML controls.

Japan’s FSA has penalized seven cryptocurrency exchanges after inspections found weaknesses in customer protection and AML controls, with two platforms ordered to halt operations for one month.

Japan's Financial Services Agency has penalized seven cryptocurrency exchanges, ordering two to suspend operations for a month due to inadequate customer protections and anti-money laundering measures, following the Coincheck hack.

Solana Labs launched Token Extensions to enhance the SPL Token standard, featuring transfer hooks, confidential transfers, and more. Paxos and GMO are early adopters. SOL sees 246% surge in six months.

Solana Labs launches token extensions for SPL Token standard, enabling compliance, security, and flexibility for enterprises in stablecoins, RWAs, and payments, with early adopters like Paxos and Circle.

Solana Labs unveils Token Extensions, enhancing the SPL Token standard with transfer hooks, confidential transfers, and more. Early adopters include Paxos, Circle, and GMO Trust, signaling a push for enterprise-grade compliance.

JPYC, a Japanese yen-pegged stablecoin, completed a $18.1 million Series B funding round to expand its ecosystem across DeFi, traditional finance, and Web3, marking a milestone for Japan's regulated crypto sector.