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Asia’s Crypto Power Balance Shifts as Japan Emerges as Institutional Hub
Asia’s Crypto Power Balance Shifts as Japan Emerges as Institutional Hub
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Japan is quietly displacing Singapore and Hong Kong as Asia's most credible crypto market, with real trading volume, staking infrastructure, and institutional growth now concentrated in the once-overregulated nation. The shift was a central topic at Token2049, where executives noted Japan's rebuilt regulatory framework has reached "institutionally scalable" maturity.
"Japan had no regulation for a long time—that's where crypto basically happened," said Blockdaemon CEO Konstantin Richter. "After a period of stringent rules, they've created infrastructure that's ready to pop." Meanwhile, Singapore's early-mover advantage wanes as it retroactively tightens policies following an initial free-for-all approach.
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