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Mere days after her election as Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi delivered a policy speech declaring that a major priority was to build a strong and resilient economy. Since then, her administration has ushered in a rapid-fire series of policies to support digital assets, with the goal of countering Japan’s sluggish economic growth.
This shift has introduced a new dynamic in Asia, with Tokyo clearly no longer content to watch Hong Kong become Asia’s premier cryptocurrency hub. Instead, Japan is positioning itself as a direct competitor, leveraging its deep credibility, massive retail market and governmental support to revitalise its economy and reinforce its status as a global financial leader.
Additionally, Hong Kong’s ever-evolving political and legal alignments with Beijing can create uncertainty for finance leaders who need a safe and stable regime to anchor their long-term investments. This provides an opening for Tokyo – with its new prime minister and a new outlook on digital assets enabling Japan to bank on digital assets to usher in a new era of prosperity.
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What’s the hype about stablecoins?
What’s the hype about stablecoins?
