FSA

Regulation

Japan Warns Binance Exchange Over Licensing

The Japanese financial regulator has issued a warning to Binance over its operation legitimacy in Japan.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 March 2018
Exchanges

Coincheck Crypto Exchange to Compensate Hack Victims

Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck has said it plans to compensate victims of its January hack starting next week.

Tech  ·  8 March 2018
Japan

Japan’s Finance Watchdog Suspends Two Crypto Exchanges

Japan's Financial Services Agency is halting the operation of two domestic crypto exchanges while requiring six exchanges to report improvement plans.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 March 2018
Japan

Report: Japanese Regulator Could Suspend Some Crypto Exchanges

Nikkei reports that Japan's Financial Services Agency will hit some cryptocurrency exchanges with penalties and suspend others for poor practices.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 March 2018
Exchanges

Japan’s Crypto Exchanges Self-Regulate In Wake of $500 Million Hack

Sixteen cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan have formed a new self-regulatory organization, an effort that comes in the wake of a $500 million hack.

Markets  ·  5 March 2018
Japan

Japan’s Finance Watchdog Eyeing ICO Regulation, Says Report

Japan's financial regulator is reportedly mulling the creation of a regulatory framework for firms raising funds through initial coin offerings.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 February 2018
Exchanges

Japan’s Finance Watchdog to Inspect 15 Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges

The Japanese government said today that inspections will take place at 15 unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges in light of a recent major hack.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 February 2018
Japan

Japanese Watchdog Warns Crypto Firm Over Unlicensed Operation

Japan's financial regulator has issued a warning to a foreign cryptocurrency service firm that allegedly offers unlicensed financial instruments.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 February 2018
Exchanges

Japan’s Bitcoin Exchanges Under Regulator Surveillance From October

Japan's Financial Services Agency will begin more closely monitoring cryptocurrency exchanges from next month.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 September 2017
Japan

Japan’s Bitcoin Law Goes Into Effect Tomorrow

Japan is set to begin recognizing bitcoin as a legal method of payment starting tomorrow.

Markets  ·  31 March 2017
Japan

Japan to Drop 8% Bitcoin Sales Tax

The government of Japan is reportedly planning to exempt bitcoin and other virtual currencies from a national sales tax.

Markets  ·  12 October 2016
Japan

FSA Official: Asia Should Have Competitive Edge in Blockchain Tech

A representative of Japan’s Financial Services Agency has argued Asia should emerge as a leader in blockchain technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 March 2016
Europe

Denmark’s Authorities: Bitcoin is Not Regulated Here

Denmark’s Financial Supervisory Authority issued a statement on virtual currency – and surprisingly, it’s not all bad news.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 December 2013