Nomura subsidiary Laser Digital confirmed to Cointelegraph that it is in talks with Japan’s FSA to apply for a crypto trading license, eyeing the country’s institutional investors. Financial services holding company Nomura Holdings is preparing to expand into Japan’s cryptocurrency market through its Switzerland-based subsidiary, Laser Digital Holdings. A Laser Digital spokesperson confirmed Friday that the unit is in pre-consultation talks with Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) and intends to apply for a license to offer crypto trading services to institutional investors in the country. However, the spokesperson told Cointelegraph that the application date remains “undetermined,” and will depend on the outcome of the discussions with the FSA. Read more
SBI Ripple uses XRP Ledger for Japan tourism payments. Stablecoin payments go live in Singapore. Asia Express SBI Ripple Asia has partnered with Japanese travel agency Tobu Top Tours to develop tokens and payment systems on the XRP Ledger. Under the memorandum of understanding, SBI Ripple Asia will issue tokens on the XRP Ledger for use in a system that enables customers to pay for experiences such as accommodation, dining and shopping. Tobu Top Tours will be responsible for partner acquisition and marketing initiatives based on non-fungible tokens. As the name of SBI Ripples new partner suggests, the payment system is expected to be applied in Japans booming tourism industry. SBI Ripple Asia also plans to expand use cases beyond tourism to include disaster relief support, economic revitalization projects and pop culture. It aims to launch in the first half of 2026. Read more
SBI Ripple uses XRP Ledger for Japan tourism payments. Stablecoin payments go live in Singapore. Asia Express SBI Ripple Asia has partnered with Japanese travel agency Tobu Top Tours to develop tokens and payment systems on the XRP Ledger. Under the memorandum of understanding, SBI Ripple Asia will issue tokens on the XRP Ledger for use in a system that enables customers to pay for experiences such as accommodation, dining and shopping. Tobu Top Tours will be responsible for partner acquisition and marketing initiatives based on non-fungible tokens. As the name of SBI Ripples new partner suggests, the payment system is expected to be applied in Japans booming tourism industry. SBI Ripple Asia also plans to expand use cases beyond tourism to include disaster relief support, economic revitalization projects and pop culture. It aims to launch in the first half of 2026. Read more
SBI Ripple uses XRP Ledger for Japan tourism payments. Stablecoin payments go live in Singapore. Asia Express SBI Ripple Asia has partnered with Japanese travel agency Tobu Top Tours to develop tokens and payment systems on the XRP Ledger. Under the memorandum of understanding, SBI Ripple Asia will issue tokens on the XRP Ledger for use in a system that enables customers to pay for experiences such as accommodation, dining and shopping. Tobu Top Tours will be responsible for partner acquisition and marketing initiatives based on non-fungible tokens. As the name of SBI Ripples new partner suggests, the payment system is expected to be applied in Japans booming tourism industry. SBI Ripple Asia also plans to expand use cases beyond tourism to include disaster relief support, economic revitalization projects and pop culture. It aims to launch in the first half of 2026. Read more
SBI Ripple uses XRP Ledger for Japan tourism payments. Stablecoin payments go live in Singapore. Asia Express SBI Ripple Asia has partnered with Japanese travel agency Tobu Top Tours to develop tokens and payment systems on the XRP Ledger. Under the memorandum of understanding, SBI Ripple Asia will issue tokens on the XRP Ledger for use in a system that enables customers to pay for experiences such as accommodation, dining and shopping. Tobu Top Tours will be responsible for partner acquisition and marketing initiatives based on non-fungible tokens. As the name of SBI Ripples new partner suggests, the payment system is expected to be applied in Japans booming tourism industry. SBI Ripple Asia also plans to expand use cases beyond tourism to include disaster relief support, economic revitalization projects and pop culture. It aims to launch in the first half of 2026. Read more
SBI Ripple uses XRP Ledger for Japan tourism payments. Stablecoin payments go live in Singapore. Asia Express SBI Ripple Asia has partnered with Japanese travel agency Tobu Top Tours to develop tokens and payment systems on the XRP Ledger. Under the memorandum of understanding, SBI Ripple Asia will issue tokens on the XRP Ledger for use in a system that enables customers to pay for experiences such as accommodation, dining and shopping. Tobu Top Tours will be responsible for partner acquisition and marketing initiatives based on non-fungible tokens. As the name of SBI Ripples new partner suggests, the payment system is expected to be applied in Japans booming tourism industry. SBI Ripple Asia also plans to expand use cases beyond tourism to include disaster relief support, economic revitalization projects and pop culture. It aims to launch in the first half of 2026. Read more
SBI Ripple uses XRP Ledger for Japan tourism payments. Stablecoin payments go live in Singapore. Asia Express SBI Ripple Asia has partnered with Japanese travel agency Tobu Top Tours to develop tokens and payment systems on the XRP Ledger. Under the memorandum of understanding, SBI Ripple Asia will issue tokens on the XRP Ledger for use in a system that enables customers to pay for experiences such as accommodation, dining and shopping. Tobu Top Tours will be responsible for partner acquisition and marketing initiatives based on non-fungible tokens. As the name of SBI Ripples new partner suggests, the payment system is expected to be applied in Japans booming tourism industry. SBI Ripple Asia also plans to expand use cases beyond tourism to include disaster relief support, economic revitalization projects and pop culture. It aims to launch in the first half of 2026. Read more
SBI Ripple uses XRP Ledger for Japan tourism payments. Stablecoin payments go live in Singapore. Asia Express SBI Ripple Asia has partnered with Japanese travel agency Tobu Top Tours to develop tokens and payment systems on the XRP Ledger. Under the memorandum of understanding, SBI Ripple Asia will issue tokens on the XRP Ledger for use in a system that enables customers to pay for experiences such as accommodation, dining and shopping. Tobu Top Tours will be responsible for partner acquisition and marketing initiatives based on non-fungible tokens. As the name of SBI Ripples new partner suggests, the payment system is expected to be applied in Japans booming tourism industry. SBI Ripple Asia also plans to expand use cases beyond tourism to include disaster relief support, economic revitalization projects and pop culture. It aims to launch in the first half of 2026. Read more
SBI Ripple uses XRP Ledger for Japan tourism payments. Stablecoin payments go live in Singapore. Asia Express SBI Ripple Asia has partnered with Japanese travel agency Tobu Top Tours to develop tokens and payment systems on the XRP Ledger. Under the memorandum of understanding, SBI Ripple Asia will issue tokens on the XRP Ledger for use in a system that enables customers to pay for experiences such as accommodation, dining and shopping. Tobu Top Tours will be responsible for partner acquisition and marketing initiatives based on non-fungible tokens. As the name of SBI Ripples new partner suggests, the payment system is expected to be applied in Japans booming tourism industry. SBI Ripple Asia also plans to expand use cases beyond tourism to include disaster relief support, economic revitalization projects and pop culture. It aims to launch in the first half of 2026. Read more
SBI Ripple uses XRP Ledger for Japan tourism payments. Stablecoin payments go live in Singapore. Asia Express SBI Ripple Asia has partnered with Japanese travel agency Tobu Top Tours to develop tokens and payment systems on the XRP Ledger. Under the memorandum of understanding, SBI Ripple Asia will issue tokens on the XRP Ledger for use in a system that enables customers to pay for experiences such as accommodation, dining and shopping. Tobu Top Tours will be responsible for partner acquisition and marketing initiatives based on non-fungible tokens. As the name of SBI Ripples new partner suggests, the payment system is expected to be applied in Japans booming tourism industry. SBI Ripple Asia also plans to expand use cases beyond tourism to include disaster relief support, economic revitalization projects and pop culture. It aims to launch in the first half of 2026. Read more
SBI Ripple uses XRP Ledger for Japan tourism payments. Stablecoin payments go live in Singapore. Asia Express SBI Ripple Asia has partnered with Japanese travel agency Tobu Top Tours to develop tokens and payment systems on the XRP Ledger. Under the memorandum of understanding, SBI Ripple Asia will issue tokens on the XRP Ledger for use in a system that enables customers to pay for experiences such as accommodation, dining and shopping. Tobu Top Tours will be responsible for partner acquisition and marketing initiatives based on non-fungible tokens. As the name of SBI Ripples new partner suggests, the payment system is expected to be applied in Japans booming tourism industry. SBI Ripple Asia also plans to expand use cases beyond tourism to include disaster relief support, economic revitalization projects and pop culture. It aims to launch in the first half of 2026. Read more
SBI Ripple uses XRP Ledger for Japan tourism payments. Stablecoin payments go live in Singapore. Asia Express SBI Ripple Asia has partnered with Japanese travel agency Tobu Top Tours to develop tokens and payment systems on the XRP Ledger. Under the memorandum of understanding, SBI Ripple Asia will issue tokens on the XRP Ledger for use in a system that enables customers to pay for experiences such as accommodation, dining and shopping. Tobu Top Tours will be responsible for partner acquisition and marketing initiatives based on non-fungible tokens. As the name of SBI Ripples new partner suggests, the payment system is expected to be applied in Japans booming tourism industry. SBI Ripple Asia also plans to expand use cases beyond tourism to include disaster relief support, economic revitalization projects and pop culture. It aims to launch in the first half of 2026. Read more
SBI Ripple uses XRP Ledger for Japan tourism payments. Stablecoin payments go live in Singapore. Asia Express SBI Ripple Asia has partnered with Japanese travel agency Tobu Top Tours to develop tokens and payment systems on the XRP Ledger. Under the memorandum of understanding, SBI Ripple Asia will issue tokens on the XRP Ledger for use in a system that enables customers to pay for experiences such as accommodation, dining and shopping. Tobu Top Tours will be responsible for partner acquisition and marketing initiatives based on non-fungible tokens. As the name of SBI Ripples new partner suggests, the payment system is expected to be applied in Japans booming tourism industry. SBI Ripple Asia also plans to expand use cases beyond tourism to include disaster relief support, economic revitalization projects and pop culture. It aims to launch in the first half of 2026. Read more
SBI Ripple uses XRP Ledger for Japan tourism payments. Stablecoin payments go live in Singapore. Asia Express SBI Ripple Asia has partnered with Japanese travel agency Tobu Top Tours to develop tokens and payment systems on the XRP Ledger. Under the memorandum of understanding, SBI Ripple Asia will issue tokens on the XRP Ledger for use in a system that enables customers to pay for experiences such as accommodation, dining and shopping. Tobu Top Tours will be responsible for partner acquisition and marketing initiatives based on non-fungible tokens. As the name of SBI Ripples new partner suggests, the payment system is expected to be applied in Japans booming tourism industry. SBI Ripple Asia also plans to expand use cases beyond tourism to include disaster relief support, economic revitalization projects and pop culture. It aims to launch in the first half of 2026. Read more
SBI Ripple uses XRP Ledger for Japan tourism payments. Stablecoin payments go live in Singapore. Asia Express SBI Ripple Asia has partnered with Japanese travel agency Tobu Top Tours to develop tokens and payment systems on the XRP Ledger. Under the memorandum of understanding, SBI Ripple Asia will issue tokens on the XRP Ledger for use in a system that enables customers to pay for experiences such as accommodation, dining and shopping. Tobu Top Tours will be responsible for partner acquisition and marketing initiatives based on non-fungible tokens. As the name of SBI Ripples new partner suggests, the payment system is expected to be applied in Japans booming tourism industry. SBI Ripple Asia also plans to expand use cases beyond tourism to include disaster relief support, economic revitalization projects and pop culture. It aims to launch in the first half of 2026. Read more
SBI Ripple uses XRP Ledger for Japan tourism payments. Stablecoin payments go live in Singapore. Asia Express SBI Ripple Asia has partnered with Japanese travel agency Tobu Top Tours to develop tokens and payment systems on the XRP Ledger. Under the memorandum of understanding, SBI Ripple Asia will issue tokens on the XRP Ledger for use in a system that enables customers to pay for experiences such as accommodation, dining and shopping. Tobu Top Tours will be responsible for partner acquisition and marketing initiatives based on non-fungible tokens. As the name of SBI Ripples new partner suggests, the payment system is expected to be applied in Japans booming tourism industry. SBI Ripple Asia also plans to expand use cases beyond tourism to include disaster relief support, economic revitalization projects and pop culture. It aims to launch in the first half of 2026. Read more
SBI Ripple uses XRP Ledger for Japan tourism payments. Stablecoin payments go live in Singapore. Asia Express SBI Ripple Asia has partnered with Japanese travel agency Tobu Top Tours to develop tokens and payment systems on the XRP Ledger. Under the memorandum of understanding, SBI Ripple Asia will issue tokens on the XRP Ledger for use in a system that enables customers to pay for experiences such as accommodation, dining and shopping. Tobu Top Tours will be responsible for partner acquisition and marketing initiatives based on non-fungible tokens. As the name of SBI Ripples new partner suggests, the payment system is expected to be applied in Japans booming tourism industry. SBI Ripple Asia also plans to expand use cases beyond tourism to include disaster relief support, economic revitalization projects and pop culture. It aims to launch in the first half of 2026. Read more
SBI Ripple uses XRP Ledger for Japan tourism payments. Stablecoin payments go live in Singapore. Asia Express SBI Ripple Asia has partnered with Japanese travel agency Tobu Top Tours to develop tokens and payment systems on the XRP Ledger. Under the memorandum of understanding, SBI Ripple Asia will issue tokens on the XRP Ledger for use in a system that enables customers to pay for experiences such as accommodation, dining and shopping. Tobu Top Tours will be responsible for partner acquisition and marketing initiatives based on non-fungible tokens. As the name of SBI Ripples new partner suggests, the payment system is expected to be applied in Japans booming tourism industry. SBI Ripple Asia also plans to expand use cases beyond tourism to include disaster relief support, economic revitalization projects and pop culture. It aims to launch in the first half of 2026. Read more
Chainalysis APAC policy lead Chengyi Ong says favorable policy and taxes helped boost crypto in Japan, while stablecoins were popular across the Asia Pacific. Japan’s recent policy shifts have helped the country more than double its crypto adoption over the past year, according to crypto analytics company Chainalysis. Among the top five markets in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, Japan saw the strongest growth, with its value received onchain growing 120% year-on-year in the 12 months to June, according to an excerpt from Chainalysis’ 2025 Geography of Cryptocurrency Report released on Wednesday. Chainalysis’ head of APAC policy, Chengyi Ong, told Cointelegraph that activity in Japan “reflects some of the trends that we saw in the global market, a sharp pickup in trading volumes in the fourth quarter of 2024 on the back of the US presidential election, followed by a tapering.” Read more