<p>Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance has officially commenced full operations in Japan through its locally incorporated Japanese entity, Binance Japan.</p><h2 id="header-0">Setting off on a compliant footing</h2><p>Following a period of collaboration with regulatory authorities, Binance Japan is positioning itself firmly under the purview of clear regulatory frameworks set by the Japanese authorities.</p><p>The Japanese government has instituted stringent regulations for cryptocurrency exchanges, aiming to bolster consumer protection, thwart money laundering and create a more secure trading environment. Binance Japan’s decision to align itself with these regulations comes in a year in which the leading crypto platform has encountered regulatory pushback in a whole host of jurisdictions around the world.</p><p>Under the established regulatory framework, cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan are mandated to secure a license from the Financial Services Agency (FSA), the nation’s financial regulatory body. This licensing process ensures that exchanges adhere to rigorous security measures, maintain robust internal controls and implement protocols for the protection of customers.</p><h2 id="header-1">Phased market entry</h2><p>It <a href="https://medium.com/&#64;coinness.gl/binance-introduces-dedicated-trading-platform-in-japan-4d529851fe14" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">emerged</a> back in May that the company planned to establish a separate Japanese entity. In August Binance Japan <a href="https://medium.com/&#64;coinness.gl/binance-set-for-japanese-market-re-entry-with-34-token-listings-ebc03535a172" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">started</a> to offer a limited service, enabling access to 34 token listings. In November the firm <a href="https://www.binance.com/en/feed/post/1780885" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">added</a> 13 further digital assets, with the suggestion that it would eventually offer 100 tradable digital assets.</p><p>Taking to the X social media platform on Sunday, Sota Watanabe, the founder of Polkadot-centric multichain dApp hub Astar Network and the CEO of Singapore-based Startale Labs, confirmed that Binance Japan is now in full operation. Watanabe <a href="https://x.com/WatanabeSota/status/1731123504584462469?s&#61;20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">wrote</a>:</p><p>”Binance Japan started its full operation yesterday under clear regulations set by the government, and they have listed Astar from day 1 as one of the first cryptos. I hope more and more Japanese people enter our ecosystem.”</p><h2 id="header-2">Focus on stablecoins</h2><p>In a virtual business discussion at the end of August, Head of Binance Japan, Takeshi Chino, <a href="https://medium.com/&#64;coinness.gl/binance-japan-sets-out-market-vision-6cf30991d096" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">set out</a> the company’s vision going forward. Part of the business plans includes potential collaborations on the development of stablecoins. Further news on that pursuit became known the following month when Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (MUTB), the trust arm of Japan’s largest bank, <a href="https://medium.com/&#64;coinness.gl/binance-explores-stablecoin-issuance-on-mufg-progmat-coin-platform-180c328fa784" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">announced</a> a collaboration with Binance Japan that will investigate the issuance of public blockchain stablecoins denominated in the local currency, the Japanese yen, as well as other fiat currencies.</p><p>The full launch of Binance Japan signifies the increasing recognition of cryptocurrencies as a legitimate financial asset class. With a major global exchange like Binance willingly adhering to local regulations, it sets a positive precedent for other exchanges and entities in the region to follow suit.</p><p>Furthermore, given Japan’s historical significance in the global cryptocurrency market, Binance’s operations in the country could contribute significantly to the broader acceptance and integration of cryptocurrencies into the financial ecosystem. This move aligns with the global trend of heightened institutional interest in digital assets.</p><p>Binance Japan’s initiation of full operations within a clear regulatory framework marks a further stride forward for both the exchange and the Asian crypto market.</p>

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