Japan is moving to cut crypto taxes for individual investors from as high as 55% to 20.315%, with a three-year loss carryforward. Full implementation is expected on Jan. 1, 2028.
Japan issued its first-ever 'post-earthquake caution' warning a 1% chance of an M8.5+ quake within 7 days (10x normal). Yet the Nikkei rose 0.7%, yen, bonds and insurance stocks stayed flat. The article dissects the market's failure to price tail risk and the potential systemic fallout if the quake hits.
Japan’s crypto policy debate is heating up as ETF discussions and tax reform plans gain visibility. TEAMZ Web3 / AI SUMMIT 2026 said Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama and Yuichiro Tamaki will appear, while all 10 title sponsorship slots have sold out.
Coinbase's Layer 2 network Base has activated its first self-built upgrade, Azul, on mainnet. Multiproof combines TEE and ZK proofs, cutting withdrawals from a week to one day and reducing empty blocks by ~99%. Base now handles 5,000 TPS peak loads with $4.4B TVL.
SoftBank plans to convert Sharp’s former LCD plant in Sakai, Osaka into a zinc-halogen battery production base, targeting 1 GWh annual output in FY2027 with Cosmos Lab and DeltaX as partners.
SBI Holdings is preparing a ¥10 billion blockchain-based bond for retail investors, offering annual interest of 1.85% to 2.45% plus XRP rewards. The issue is set for March 24, 2026.
Tesla Taiwan officially submitted FSD (Supervised) application to the Vehicle Safety Certification Center. The one-time purchase option ends June 30, shifting to subscription. Estimated monthly fee: NT$3,000 (~$93). Global FSD now active in 12 markets.
SBI Holdings is launching a 10 billion yen on-chain bond for retail and corporate investors in Japan, offering a 3-year term, projected annual yields of 1.85% to 2.45%, and XRP rewards for qualified subscribers.
