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Japan to Put Rules to Combat Crypto Money Laundering
Japan to Put Rules to Combat Crypto Money Laundering

Japan is drafting legislation to combat cryptocurrency money laundering. This will also apply to stablecoins. When transferring exchanges will be required to give customer information. The Japanese government would allegedly implement remittance laws in an effort to prevent criminals from using cryptocurrency exchanges to launder money. The new restrictions are set to go into force next spring, maybe as early as May 2023. The new measures, once implemented, will require customer identification when sending cryptocurrencies through various crypto exchanges. This will also apply to stablecoins as the Japanese government prepares to establish a more comprehensive crypto monitoring system in the

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Nomura Has Launched a Crypto-Focused VC Unit

Nomura is establishing a new venture capital division. The unit will invest in businesses within the digital ecosystem. Steven Ashley and Jez Mohideen will lead the new division. One of Japan’s largest investment banks, Nomura, is establishing a new venture capital division to make investments in the cryptocurrency market. According to a statement released by Nomura on Wednesday, the unit will invest in businesses within the digital ecosystem with a focus on web3, blockchain infrastructure, decentralized finance (DeFi), and centralized finance (CeFi). The first offering from Nomura’s new digital assets division, Laser Digital, which was given the name today, will

RIZIN to Launch NFT Marketplace on IOST
Japanese MMA Organization RIZIN to Launch NFT Marketplace on IOST

Japanese mixed martial arts and fighting organization RIZIN has announced the launching of its NFT marketplace. The official website “RIZIN Fighting Collection” is already up. According to an announcement, the NFT collection will be formally released by the end of the year. The marketplace will be using the IOST blockchain as well. While NFTs have existed back in the early days of crypto, they have become the driving force behind the space this year. In fact, various artists and notable personalities started their crypto journey through NFTs. Moreover, NFTs contribute a sizable number of transactions and trades within the entire