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techJapan Targets $2.3 Trillion Tech Investment by 2040 Focusing on AI and Semiconductors
Japan unveils a $2.3 trillion public-private investment strategy targeting AI, semiconductors, and space development to secure global technological leadership by fiscal year 2040.
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cryptoJapan Reclassifies Crypto as Financial Instruments Under Sweeping Regulatory Overhaul
Japan’s parliament passed legislation reclassifying cryptocurrencies as financial instruments, enabling ETFs, stricter insider trading bans, and harsher penalties for unregistered operators by 2027.
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financeJapan Forms AI Financial Security Task Force
Japan establishes a financial task force to combat AI-driven cybersecurity risks, particularly concerning Anthropic's Mythos model and its potential to exploit system vulnerabilities.
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financeJapan Eyes Private Credit as Key Pillar Amidst Global Market Volatility
Japan's financial regulator is exploring private credit as a strategic pillar to meet growing corporate funding demands, especially with M&A activity on the rise.
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financeJapan Regulator Urges Clear Growth Strategies to Counter Short-Term Activists
FSA chief Yutaka Ito says transparent long-term plans are the best defense against activist investors pushing for quick returns.