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Japan’s Financial Services Agency is planning new rules that will require crypto exchanges to set up mandatory reserve funds. These funds will be used to cover losses from hacks, unauthorized access, or any other asset outflow incidents, allowing faster customer compensation. The proposal, developed by the Financial System Council’s working group, aims to strengthen investor protection and market stability. The recommendations will be included in the council’s upcoming report for policy implementation.



While Silicon Valley dominates Web2, emerging markets like the UAE and Singapore lead DePIN adoption with better regulations and real infrastructure needs. Opinion by: Yanal M. Hammouda, head of market expansion at WingbitThe decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) sector saw $150 million of capital flow during Q1 2025, with a projected market size of $3.5 trillion by 2028. Yet the most significant development isn’t the capital raised but where these networks operate. Emerging markets like the Middle East, Southeast Asia and South America — rather than Silicon Valley — are driving the future of DePIN adoption. Read more