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Crypto accounts hit 10 million; why crypto still has not changed daily life, industry cites final barrier

Regulatory burdens, a lack of consumer-facing services and slow corporate adoption have held back wider use of cryptocurrencies and blockchain despite their technical potential, the industry said. Panelists at Japan\'s WebX 2026 said repeated hacking incidents tightened regulation and raised compliance costs. They said Japan has more than 10 million crypto trading accounts, but the next step hinges on everyday usefulness, with stablecoins and improved user experience seen as key variables over the next 1 to 2 years.

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Bitmine\'s Tom Lee says Ethereum will benefit from AI adoption

Bitmine Immersion Technologies founder and chairman Tom Lee has singled out Ethereum as an asset that will benefit from the spread of artificial intelligence. He said broader AI adoption will increase demand for safeguards to control systems, and consumers are unlikely to trust governments, big tech companies or banks to play that role. He reiterated his view in a chairman’s message, while market data showed heavy selling in global semiconductor stocks and declines in major cryptocurrencies.

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Circle, Nomura consider stablecoin for Japanese corporate FX settlements

Stablecoin issuer Circle and Japan\'s largest investment bank Nomura are reported to be considering a stablecoin-based foreign exchange settlement service for Japanese companies as early as 2027. The structure under review would convert yen into a dollar-denominated stablecoin for cross-border transactions to speed settlement and cut delays caused by bank hours and time differences. The report comes as Japan expands stablecoin infrastructure and advances crypto regulatory reforms.