Despite Japans reputation for being one of the most welcoming nations for fintech, online crypto gambling has struggled to take off in light of the countrys strict regulation. In late March, the blockchain-based, decentralized application (DApp) platform Tron announced that it would block gambling DApps in Japan, bringing the issue of regulating crypto gambling back to public attention. Cointelegraph takes a look at the legal and cultural approaches to gambling in Japan, along with how developers believe attempts to halt crypto gambling can only last so long.
Tron complies with Japanese legislation
On March 31, Tron announced in a press release that it would remove gambling DApps in Japan in order to comply with local regulation.
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