A senior executive of the U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase has said he is confident the firm will receive an operating license in Japan next year, even while...
Japan’s GMO Internet to Launch Yen-Pegged Stablecoin in 2019
Japanese internet conglomerate GMO Internet Co. Ltd confirmed plans to release a cryptographic stablecoin Tuesday, Oct. 9, pegged to the Japanese yen.
Japan: Self-Regulatory Group of Crypto Exchanges Set to Tighten Rules on Online Digital Asset Storage
The self-regulatory Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) plans to stricten its customer asset management measures. The Japan Times outlet reporte...
Operator of Hacked Crypto Exchange Zaif Gets Third Warning From Japan's Watchdog
Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has issued a third business improvement order to the owner of hacked crypto exchange Zaif, Tech Bureau. The news was rep...
Japan Lost $540 Million to Crypto Hacks in First Half of 2018
After news broke yesterday of yet another hack of a cryptocurrency exchange in Japan, the country's police authority has released figures revealing the rise in ...
$1 Billion Blockchain Fund Founders Plan Japanese Yen Stablecoin
Founding partners of the $1 billion blockchain fund backed by the government of the Chinese city of Hangzhou are planning to roll out a Japanese yen-pegged stab...
Japan's FSA Expands Crypto Team to Handle Exchange License Reviews
Japan's financial market watchdog is looking to expand its team focused on crypto-related activities next year to better handle the growing interest among Japan...
Huobi Eyes Japan Expansion With Acquisition of Licensed Crypto Exchange
Huobi Group is to expand its trading services to Japan via an imminent deal to purchase local licensed cryptocurrency exchange BitTrade.
Japanese City Tsukuba Trials Blockchain-Based Voting System
The Japanese city of Tsukuba, north of Tokyo, has recently tested a voting system based on blockchain technology, local newspaper The Japan Times wrote.
Japan’s Financial Regulator Enhances Risk Screening Process for Crypto Exchanges
Japan’s financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), will fortify the process of registration screening for cryptocurrency exchanges, local media o...
Japanese National Police Agency Uses New Software to Track Cryptocurrency Transactions
Due to the increase of illegal use of cryptocurrency, the National Police Agency of Japan (NPA) plans to introduce new software that allows tracking the history...
Japanese Regulator Encourages the Development of Cryptocurrencies
The representative of the regulatory body of Japan, the Agency for Financial Services (FSA), said that they encourage the development of the cryptocurrency indu...
SBI Holdings Invests in the Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchange LastRoots
SBI Holdings - the investment division of the Japanese financial giant SBI Group is carrying out a new round of investments in the cryptocurrency trading platfo...
Tokyo Stock Exchange is Concerned About the Entry of Cryptocurrency Companies Into the Market
The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) positively perceives foreign companies entering the Japanese market. At the same time, in regard to companies leading activities ...
The Japanese Regulator Published the Results of Its Audits and Studies
The financial regulator of Japan, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), published a report, which shows the results of inspections of several crypto exchanges. B...
Japanese Crypto Exchanges File to Form Self-Regulatory Organization
A group of Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges have formally submitted a detailed proposal to form a self-regulatory organization to the nation's Financial Servic...
The Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association will Set Limits on Trades
The Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) commits to setting limits on trading activities for some of its customers. It is reported that the self-...
JVCEA Plans to Modify the Cryptocurrency Market
Self-regulating organization, which was created by the Japanese crypto exchanges, proposes to introduce limits on the number of investors who will be able to bo...
The Minister of the Interior of Japan Denies His Involvement in the Investigation of Cryptocurrency Crimes
Seiko Noda, who is Japan's interior minister, denies having any involvement in a government investigation into unregistered crypto exchanges operating in the co...
Canadian Coinsquare Exchange Starts Work in Japan
The Canadian Coinsquare Exchange has announced the intention to enter the Japanese market. Now, the company is waiting for the issuance of a license by financia...
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