Japan PM Reassures Web3 Plans as Binance Readies August Launch

In his keynote address during the WebX conference, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reiterated the pursuit of Web3 in the country. The leader described Web3 as inevitable for the country, given that it has emerged as the latest capitalism version.

Japan Devoted to Foster Web3 Sector 

The Japanese premier restated the country’s devotion to fostering the Web3 industry. In his July 25 address, Kishida highlighted the untapped potential of Web3 in transforming the internet and nurturing social change. 

Kishida pronouncements featured in his address during the ongoing WebX conference within Tokyo as initially indicated by CoinPost news outlet. His support for the Web3 tech coincides with the announcement by Binance chief executive Changpeng Zhao that the leading global crypto exchange is unveiling services in a new platform next month. 

The Japanese PM lauded Web3’s potential to fuel innovation across the country’s ranked second-largest economy in Asia behind China. Integrating Web3 would propel an innovative culture across Japanese industries as the country pushes to improve its nominal gross domestic product (GDP), ranked third globally. 

Welcoming Web3 Players and Nurturing Collaboration Critical to Nurture Integration in Japan

Kishida admitted that realizing the Web3 potential in fuelling innovation in Japan would involve welcoming players and driving collaboration with the domestic players. He portrayed optimism that the Web3 industry would regain the attention and vitality needed for new projects to sprout.

EOS Foundation chief executive Yves La Rose admitted in a July 25 tweet that watching from the crowd assembled as Kishida addressed the WebX conference signaled the welcoming nature of Japan. He added that the premier’s words mirrored the welcoming attitude demonstrated recently by Singapore and Hong Kong to foster Web3 technology in Asia.

Kishida profiled the Web3 sector as illustrative of the emergence of capitalism and a movement exhibiting the potential to drive economic growth by resolving social issues. The keynote address echoes the speech by Koichi Hagiuda. The chair of the Policy Research Council within the Liberal Democratic Party illustrated Japan’s milestone in formulating a strict regulatory framework that would protect investors who constitute the basis of prompting Web3 policies in the country.

Start Next Innovator Critical to Establish Japanese-Owned Web3 Projects

Hagiuda emphasized that the emergence of support projects such as the Start Next Innovator is critical to establishing Japanese-owned Web3 businesses. Such efforts are visible in the country’s preparedness to expedite the adoption of Web3 tech. 

Hagiuda cited the recent initiative by Japan’s Economy, Trade, and Industry oriented to Web3 tech. The ministry sent a delegation comprising 1000 entrepreneurs and students in a benchmarking project in Silicon Valley for a five-year campaign to bolster Web3 startups. 

Binance Unveils Operations in Japan

Japan is portraying its readiness to welcome established crypto projects and Web3 startups during the WebX conference. A notable development during the Tokyo event is Binance announcing its entry into the Japanese market in August. The move by Binance comes months after the November 2022 acquisition of a domestic cryptocurrency platform Sakura Exchange Bitcoin (SEBC).

Binance emphasized that the reentry into the Asian country featured the 100% acquisition of SEBC, a Japanese-registered provider of crypto exchange services. The announcement was on a day when Binance chief executive Zhao delivered his keynote address virtually at Tokyo’s WebX conference. He labeled Japan as a leader for its innovation-friendly approach to crypto and for delivering a pro-Web3 regulatory environment. 

Binance executive revisited his experience when living in Japan as a young developer. CZ highlighted that Japan set clear boundaries guiding the sector for over five years. He lauded the clear regulatory framework established in 2017 as the catalyst for the vibrant crypto sector. Also, Zhao lauded the policymakers for the crypto listing frameworks adopted in 2023 alongside the stablecoin regulations. 

The pronouncements made by Haguida and echoed by Kishida align with the flurry of activities witnessed in June 2023 as Japan initiates reforms to nurture the infant Web3 sector. A notable development was the move by the country’s tax agency to revise legislation to facilitate the exemption of token issuers from incurring corporate taxes previously imposed on unrealized cryptocurrency gains. 

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