Japan introduces stablecoin legal framework
The Paypers
JUNE 3, 2022
Japan has introduced a legal framework to clarify the legal status of stablecoins, defining them as digital money.
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The Paypers
JUNE 3, 2022
Japan has introduced a legal framework to clarify the legal status of stablecoins, defining them as digital money.
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