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Nomura says 65 percent of institutional investors see crypto as diversification asset

Japanese institutional investors are increasingly viewing cryptocurrencies as a tool for portfolio diversification, a survey by Tokyo-based Nomura and its crypto unit Laser Digital showed. Of respondents, 65 percent saw crypto as a diversification asset, while 31 percent were positive on the outlook over the next year, up from 25 percent in 2024. Many expect small allocations and gradual adoption, despite growing interest in staking, lending and tokenised assets.

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Japan pushes bill to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products, cuts tax rate

Japan has approved a bill to amend the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products. The country also introduced a new tax system that would replace a top progressive rate of 55 percent on crypto gains with a single 20 percent rate. The proposal would apply stock-market insider-trading rules to crypto trading and require issuers to disclose information at least once a year. It is expected to take effect in fiscal 2027 if passed in the current parliamentary session.

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When will Anthropic appoint head of Korea branch?

Anthropic Korea remains without a branch head eight months after its launch, despite earlier expectations that an appointment would be made late last year or early this year. The company said it is continuing the selection process but gave no details. Anthropic has hired staff focused on startup and developer communities, launched events and is recruiting for roles in Seoul. It is also discussing cooperation with the South Korean government.