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Crypto Startup Coinbase Names CEO for Japanese Subsidiary

Cryptocurrency startup Coinbase is officially headed to Japan.

Business  ·  4 June 2018
Exchanges

SBI Launches Japan’s First Bank-Backed Crypto Exchange

Japanese banking giant SBI Holdings announced on Monday that its in-house cryptocurrency exchange is now live.

Markets  ·  4 June 2018
Japan

Japan’s Ban Is a Wake-Up Call to Defend Privacy Coins

To advocate for regulatory leniency, we must consider the advantages, not the disadvantages, that privacy coins will provide to the greater community.

Tech  ·  29 May 2018
Exchanges

Japanese Regulator Sees Boost In Cryptocurrency Queries

Last year, Japanese consumers were asking more questions than ever about cryptocurrency trading and ICOs, new data reveals.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 April 2018
Exchanges

Coincheck Owner Monex Plans Proprietary Blockchain, ICO

The new owner of Japan's Coincheck exchange, Monex Group, says creating its own blockchain with an ICO to follow is on its radar.

Markets  ·  26 April 2018
Exchanges

16 Exchanges Pledge to Restore Crypto Market Confidence

A just-launched group of licensed cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan is looking to restore market confidence by adopting self-imposed rules.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 April 2018
Japan

Softbank Wants to Cut Carbon Emissions with Green Energy Blockchain

A group of Japanese firms is planning a blockchain pilot that would allow rural consumers to trade renewable energy.

Business  ·  23 April 2018
Exchanges

Cryptocurrency Exchange Kraken to Shutter Services in Japan

U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced it is shutting its doors for investors in Japan, citing operational costs.

Markets  ·  17 April 2018
Exchanges

BitFlyer Exchange Toughens User Verification Amid Watchdog Scrutiny

Japanese cryptocurrency exchange BitFlyer says it will revise its know-your-customer procedures after criticism from a financial regulator.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 April 2018
Japan

Japan Could Have More Than 3 Million Crypto Traders

Japan's Financial Services Agency has published domestic cryptocurrency trading statistics for the first time.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 April 2018
Japan

Japanese Regulator Suspends Two Crypto Exchanges Over KYC Failings

Japan's financial regulator has ordered two cryptocurrency exchanges to halt operations for two months due to insufficient KYC procedures.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 April 2018
Exchanges

Monex Confirms Coincheck Exchange Acquisition, Plans Future IPO

Japanese online brokerage Monex Group has confirmed a deal to acquire cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck, which suffered a major breach in January.

Business  ·  6 April 2018
Japan

Japanese Research Group Calls for ‘Appropriate’ ICO Rules

A research group led by members of Japan's private and public sectors called for ICO regulation and published its recommendations in a report today.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 April 2018
Exchanges

Japanese Brokerage Firm May Acquire Hacked Coincheck Exchange

Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck, which suffered a major hack early this year, may soon be under new management, reports say.

Business  ·  3 April 2018
Exchanges

Report: Two Japanese Crypto Exchanges to Shut Down

Two crypto exchanges in Japan are reportedly set to close amid growing regulatory scrutiny from regulators in the wake of a $500 million theft.

Markets  ·  28 March 2018