On July 25, Japan’s Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, announced that the country plans to support Web3 technology, as reported by CoinPost.
During the WebX conference in Tokyo, Prime Minister Kishida stated, “Web3 is part of the New Form of Capitalism,” and emphasized that Web3 is a critical component of the country’s economic policy, focusing on growth, innovation, wealth distribution, digital transformation, and startups.
A major Japanese company is preparing to unveil a large-scale project in the metaverse, creating virtual spaces for interactions and business. To promote cryptocurrency growth, Japan has passed the Stablecoins Bill and is also working on NFTs and DAOs.
The government has also removed discouraging tax requirements for project founders. The goal is to establish Japan as a crypto-friendly jurisdiction and a tech innovation leader with clear accounting regulations and tax rule changes.
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Japan’s enthusiasm for Web3 signals a positive direction, as the country explores its transformative potential for social and economic progress while also considering the possibilities of a central bank digital currency (CBDC).
