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Oxford quantum computing spinout announces $100M funding round led by Japan’s SBI

Oxford University physics spinout Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) recently announced the launch of Toshiko, a 32-qubit quantum computing services platform, alongside a $100-million Series B funding round led by Japan’s SBI Group’s investment arm.The company claims that Toshiko is the “world’s first enterprise ready quantum computing platform.” Great question! We

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Bitcoin Adoption Fund launched by Japan’s $500B Nomura bank

Japan’s largest investment bank, Nomura’s digital asset subsidiary Laser Digital Asset Management, has launched a Bitcoin Adoption Fund for institutional investors.The official announcement noted that the Bitcoin (BTC)-based fund will be the first in a range of digital adoption investment solutions that the firm plans to introduce.Nomura is a Japanese

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Japan’s Regulator Plans to Scrap ‘Unrealized Gains’ Tax on Crypto

Japan has been actively reassessing its crypto tax regulations since last year, with a focus on creating an environment that encourages the growth of blockchain startups within the country. Japan’s financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), has unveiled a groundbreaking proposal that could reshape the country’s crypto taxation landscape. On

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MUFG, Japan’s Largest Bank, to Issue Global Stablecoin via Progmat Blockchain

Since the regulatory issues have been covered and the law only permits trusted companies to issue the tokens, the move can help restore confidence in stablecoins and cryptocurrencies. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is interested in using its Progmat blockchain platform for minting stablecoins and has been meeting with domestic and

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