Japan

Japan

Japan’s Financial Watchdog to Set Low Leverage Cap for Crypto Margin Traders: Report

Japan's top financial regulator reportedly plans to reduce the risk to crypto margin traders by cutting the maximum allowed leverage.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 January 2020
Japan

JPMorgan Blockchain Payments Network Eyes January Japan Launch

JPMorgan's Interbank Information Network will expand to Japan early next year, according to its executive director.

Business  ·  10 December 2019
Japan

Cryptocurrency Donations to Politicians Legal in Japan Says Internal Affairs Minister

Crypto donations are legal and do not need to be approved for political donations like cash or securities.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 October 2019
Japan

Japan’s Nomura Invests in Line’s LVC to Develop Blockchain Financial Services

Nomura hopes to leverage Line's vast user base and high-quality user experience to deliver financial services.

Markets  ·  7 October 2019
Japan

Japan’s Financial Regulator Issues Draft Guidelines for Funds Investing in Crypto

The instructions from the FSA are vague and obvious, but they indicate some movement on the regulatory front.

Markets  ·  3 October 2019
Japan

Six Major Japanese Brokerages Form Security Token Offering Association

A self-regulatory organization has been formed in Japan to guide security token offerings.

Markets  ·  2 October 2019
Japan

Property Blockchain Projects Announced in Northeast Asia, One Sony-Related

A flurry of announcements related to property and blockchain in Korea and Japan were made in September.

Markets  ·  26 September 2019
Japan

Japan’s Central Bank Chief Calls for International Effort on Libra Regulation

The governor of the Bank of Japan has called for global cooperation in regulating stablecoins like the Facebook-led Libra.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 September 2019
Exchanges

Messaging Giant LINE Wins Japan License for Crypto Exchange Business

LINE, provider of Japan's most popular messaging app, has just been approved for a cryptocurrency business license in the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 September 2019
Exchanges

Rakuten’s Crypto Exchange Has Launched for Trading in 3 Cryptos

The Japanese e-commerce giant's Rakuten Wallet exchange has gone live for spot trading of bitcoin, ether and bitcoin cash against the yen.

Business  ·  19 August 2019
Japan

15 Nations Plan Global Crypto Monitoring System Under FATF: Report

Fifteen nations are reported to be planning to set up a system to monitor crypto transactions.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 August 2019
Exchanges

SBI Crypto Exchange Adopts Tech to Help Meet FATF Standards

VC Trade, the crypto exchange launched by SBI Holdings, is integrating a new wallet solution to help it comply with international KYC standards.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 August 2019
Exchanges

Japanese Crypto Exchange Bitpoint Restarting Trade Services

The exchange lost 3 billion yuan during a hack on July 11.

Markets  ·  6 August 2019
Japan

Ripple Extends University Investment Program to Japan

Ripple Labs UBRI program adds two new universities amidst increasing pressure from market incumbents

Tech  ·  31 July 2019
Japan

BitFlyer, Sumitomo Aim to Wrap up the Property Rentals Business With a Blockchain App

BitFlyer Blockchain and Japanese business giant Sumitomo Corporation will develop a blockchain app allowing users to sign rental contracts and more.

Business  ·  24 July 2019