2021-4-2 13:00 |
Japan is set to tighten up cryptocurrency laws by implementing the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) travel rule. According to the Financial Services Agency (FSA), this will help tackle money laundering in the Asian country. origin »
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Japan’s e-commerce giant Rakuten has extended its crypto payment services to merchants across the country. This development is set to expand the use of cryptocurrencies within the Rakuten ecosystem.
2021-3-2 14:00 | |
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On Nov 28, EverSystem organized a hands-on online session for beginner Japanese developers looking to launch applications on IOST, an update on Dec 1 shows. An Online Session for Programming Students in Japan Hosted by Takao Wada and Keiya Shirahama, the class was set for software engineering students, UX developers, programming novices, and others keen onRead MoreRead More.
2020-12-2 16:04 | |
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Blockchain adoption in Japan is set to take a major step as one of the major banks in the nation, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is set to launch its high-speed payment network by 2021. Payment Network To Process 100,000tps MUFG is set to partner with US-based tech firm Akamai to develop this payment networkRead MoreRead More.
2020-11-21 02:00 | |
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Japan is finally moving ahead with its digital yen experiment. Japan Inc. Marches Ahead with Digital Yen Experiment According to a Reuters report published on November 19, over 30 major Japanese companies are set to kick-off experiments next year toward issuing a common, private digital currency to give way to digitization in the country.
2020-11-21 11:00 | |
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The IOTA Foundation is set to provide tech infrastructure for the ambitious Japanese tech project. Japan Chooses IOTA for Data Maintenance Project According to a report published by Japan Today on November 4, a Germany-based nonprofit organization – the IOTA Foundation – has been hand-picked by Japan for tech infrastructure for the world’s first predictiveRead MoreRead More.
2020-11-5 21:30 | |
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Japan’s crypto exchange, Liquid, has delisted the privacy-enabled Zcash (ZEC), along with 28 other coins in order to comply with Singapore’s regulations. The exchange plans to get an operating license in Singapore, hence with the swift changes made.
2020-7-24 21:11 | |
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The Bank of Japan on Monday revealed that it has set up a new division to accelerate the study of digital currency issuance, reported Mainichi. The research study division would now comprise of 10 individuals headed by Akio Okun, one of the seniors of the Payment and Settlement Systems Department under which the new division […]
2020-7-20 16:16 | |
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Coinspeaker Brave Browser to Offer BAT Wallets in Japan via Partnership with bitFlyerThe Brave Browser is set to offer Basic Attention Token (BAT) wallets on bitFlyer. It's going to be Brave’s first cryptocurrency wallet partner in Japan.
2020-7-11 17:50 | |
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Whales on the hunt Bitcoin's price performance since the halving last month hasn't exactly lit the world on fire. While many expected BTC to surge soon after and touch the highs set last year, thatThe post 3 snippets to begin your day: XRP in Japan, Roger Ver takes on YT and more appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-6-16 14:30 | |
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According to a launch release by Blockstream, the three companies (Crypto Garage) working on SETTLENET aim to improve efficiency and increase financial transaction speeds across the internet. The project will be built within the regulatory sandbox set up by Japan’s lawmakers.
2020-6-11 22:44 | |
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Coinspeaker Gilead (GILD) Stock Rises 0. 68% in Pre-Market as Japan Set to Approve Remdesivir TodayGilead (GILD) stock price is rising slightly after the Japanese government indicated that it could grant approval to its remdesivir drug to be used in the fight with COVID-19.
2020-5-7 16:23 | |
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Deutsche Bank has long been bullish on crypto assets like Bitcoin, and the culture has spilled over into the company’s executives. One of the bank’s veterans and former FX Japan Managing Director is even launching a crypto trading desk of his own, set to launch this coming May 2020 – right when Bitcoin’s halving is expected to drive significant interest in the asset class.
2020-4-24 18:00 | |
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According to a March 21, 2020, report by Nikkei Asia Review, global accountancy giant, EY’s Japan offshoot – EY Japan – is set to launch a blockchain technology-enabled traceability platform for Japanese sake and fruits.
2020-3-22 21:00 | |
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The platform has been set up to help reinvigorate smaller towns and villages in rural Japan.
2020-3-10 15:15 | |
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Taking place April 1 – 3, Japan’s premier blockchain exposition, Blockchain Expo Tokyo, will feature industry-leading speakers including CEOs, academics, and government officials. The exhibition floor will be packed with companies from various industries, with each focusing on harnessing the power of blockchain technology.
2020-3-10 12:30 | |
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The Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA), the body set up to monitor and regulate crypto businesses in Japan, recently registered major U. S. -based crypto exchange Coinbase and two other companies as Class 2 members.
2020-3-3 14:00 | |
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Japan’s Central Bank and Finance Ministry have set out to discuss the issues pertaining to creation of a state-backed crypto asset. Japan Joins List of Countries Exploring Central Bank Crypto Assets Japan is preparing to join the growing list of countries to explore the benefits of a state-backed digital asset.
2020-2-22 15:30 | |
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Japanese lawmakers want the government to push for talks on central bank digital currency (CBDC) during the next G7 summit holding in the summer. US Should Set CBDC Agenda for G7 Partners According to Reuters, a parliamentary group led by Akira Amari of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) wants the country’s government to consider issuingRead MoreRead More.
2020-2-7 14:00 | |
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Japan’s second-biggest banking institution has teamed up with SBI Holdings to develop a financial service platform that will be based on blockchain, Japanese based Nikkei reports. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is set to deposit money in Japanese financial conglomerate in efforts to enhance the utilization of distributed ledger technology (DLT) within the trade finance […]
2020-1-31 02:12 | |
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Global crypto exchange giant Binance is discussing partnership plans with Z Corporation and TaoTao towards launching a new crypto trading service in Japan. News of the partnership discussions come amid a flurry of expansion activities for Binance with new fiat trading pairs and token listings.
2020-1-17 14:00 | |
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Binance is set to restrict access to Japanese residents at an unspecified date
2020-1-17 15:30 | |
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Japan's top financial regulator reportedly plans to reduce the risk to crypto margin traders by cutting the maximum allowed leverage.
2020-1-13 12:14 | |
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Two new pilot projects are set to be launched by the Ethereum Express (EEX) project operating on the Proof-of-Authority algorithm. Over 48,000 users from US, Japan, Ukraine, Brazil, and other countries are set to be encompassed by the undertaking of community-operated EEX that seeks to introduce drastic efficiency changes in the internal processes of both […] The post 48,000 Users to Test New Ethereum Express Pilot Projects appeared first on NullTX.
2019-12-3 21:46 | |
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The third largest bank by assets in Japan, is set to begin utilizing R3's Marco Polo trade finance blockchain on a commercial basis by the end of 2019.
2019-10-22 08:00 | |
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Top Japanese brokerage houses, Nomura and Daiwa, have joined online rivals, Rakuten and Monex to form Japan Security Token Association. The association will set rules for the issuing of blockchain-based digital securities, and is headed by online broker, SBI Securities.
2019-10-3 15:00 | |
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Six firms related to the brokerage industry, including Rakuten Securities, SBI Securities and the Monex Group, have recently decided to establish an association. Other companies such as Daiwa Securities, Kabu.
2019-10-1 21:01 | |
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Covering consumer tech is always great fun. From phones to semiconductors, innovation happens at a breakneck pace. Each day, I get to see the world change in a subtle but profound way. But the most intriguing products are seldom those with a mass-market appeal.
2019-9-9 23:34 | |
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The G7 is meeting next week to explore the regulations around Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Unsurprisingly, Anthony Pompliano is not worried. G7 to Discuss Bitcoin Next week, the G7 is scheduled and this time the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States will set aside some time to discuss Bitcoin and digital currencies at length.
2019-8-22 22:00 | |
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Japan has a reputation as a crypto-friendly nation. Following the Coincheck hack in 2018, Japan tightened controls over the entry of new exchanges as well as existing trading platforms. In 2019, the sentiment is thawing and a number of new platforms appear set to enter the market.
2019-7-19 01:30 | |
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Japan is set to further its pioneering spirit when it comes to cryptocurrency. The Japanese government is currently developing an international cryptocurrency payments network similar to the SWIFT network currently used by banks, Reuters reports.
2019-7-18 12:45 | |
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Japan is at the forefront of the crypto-revolution, with the Asian giant taking the lead in bringing innovation to the field of cryptocurrencies and blockchain. This fact was further highlighted by a recent report by Reuters which said that Japan is planning to set up an international network for cryptocurrency payments, something very similar to […] The post Japan planning to set up an international network for cryptocurrency payments appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-7-18 10:30 | |
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Asian giant Japan has set up a committee to look into the potential of the new Facebook’ s cryptocurrency project, called Libra, especially in the area of banking, finances and its ability to cripple a struggling economy if not properly tackled.
2019-7-15 20:55 | |
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Japan has set up a working group to examine the issues raised by Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project ahead of a G7 meeting this week.
2019-7-16 17:10 | |
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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in discussions on crypto assets at the G20 leaders’ summit in Osaka, Japan. At the conclusion of the summit, the leaders of the G20 countries jointly declared their commitment to applying the crypto standards set by the Financial Action Task Force.
2019-7-3 09:50 | |
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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in discussions on crypto assets at the G20 leaders’ summit in Osaka, Japan. At the conclusion of the summit, the leaders of the G20 countries jointly declared their commitment to applying the crypto standards set by the Financial Action Task Force.
2019-7-6 09:50 | |
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Coinspeaker G20 Officially Has Regulated Crypto, FATF Guidelines Will Be AppliedJust recently the outcome of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, has set in – cryptocurrencies are officially regulated by the G20.
2019-7-2 09:58 | |
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The new Samurai Shodown fighting game is a bit of a shock to the senses — it’s such a slow, deliberately-paced game compared with its contemporaries. And if you’re not used to it, you will get your ass kicked.
2019-6-29 03:04 | |
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As the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) prepares to roll out a new set of rules to increase reporting requirements on cryptocurrency transactions at the G20 Leaders’ Summit this month, a collective of international industry associations have led an initiative to convene Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASPs) for the first-ever V20 Summit, to be held as a concurrent event to the G20 on June 28-29 in Osaka, Japan.
2019-6-26 12:30 | |
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Line Corporation, the firm in charge of Japan’s largest messaging app, Line Messenger, is set to be approved for its BitMax bitcoin exchange from the Financial Services Agency (FSA), reports Bloomberg on June 20, 2019.
2019-6-21 20:00 | |
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By CCN Markets: Line, the most widely utilized messaging application in Japan with more than 80 million users is set to receive approval from Japan’s Financial Services Agency as early as June to launch a crypto exchange, according to a Bloomberg report.
2019-6-21 16:05 | |
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By CCN Markets: The Dow and broader U. S. stock market extended their rally Wednesday morning following news that the United States and China will resume trade negotiations ahead of a key presidential summit in Japan next week.
2019-6-19 16:54 | |
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Legislators have shown their support for the V20 Summit which is set to take place alongside the G20 Leaders Summit in Osaka, Japan, 28 & 29 June 2019. The event will convene G20 representatives, national blockchain associations, the world’s leading Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) and legislators from jurisdictions to discuss implications and explore possible technical solutions to achieve the desired outcomes of a new set of recommendations proposed by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
2019-6-18 12:30 | |
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Coinone, hailed in Asia as one of the continent’s “Big Four” cryptocurrency exchanges, is set to join the Ripple family. Announced on June 17, the exchange performs cross-banking services, while implementing Ripple’s xCurrent solution in its operations.
2019-6-17 19:00 | |
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Coincheck voices its concern over new crypto laws in Japan, while other exchanges claim to be excited as they await for the arrival of institutional investors
2019-6-5 21:13 | |
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By CCN: The hurdles of using crypto in money laundering are set to increase if plans by G20 countries materialize. Per Nikkei Asian Review, G20 countries are working on a deal aimed at creating a cryptocurrency exchange registry.
2019-5-31 13:56 | |
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By CCN: Yahoo Japan has tipped its hand to the upcoming launch of Taotao, its cryptocurrency trading platform. YJFX, Yahoo Japan’s foreign exchange (forex) platform, acquired a 40% share in Taotao, which was previously dubbed BitARG, in early 2018.
2019-5-29 22:10 | |
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In an announcement today made by bitFlyer, one of the biggest bitcoin exchanges in Japan, it stated that due to new guidelines and regulations set by the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association, and since bitFlyer is a member of the Association, they will start rolling out changes to its trading platforms. The changes were planned […]
2019-5-16 07:03 | |
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Liquid Pro provides a full suite of advanced trading features. SINGAPORE, 7th May 2019 – Global cryptocurrency platform Liquid. com (“Liquid”) today announced the launch of the company’s new mobile app, Liquid Pro, available on Android and iOS.
2019-5-7 10:49 | |
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A new bitcoin exchange in Japan is set to go live on April 16 this year. Decurret Inc. in March obtained a license from Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) to offer cryptocurrency-enabled spot trading services.
2019-4-13 16:10 | |
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The CEO of a major South Korean P2P lender has been accused of using funds for a construction project to make personal crypto purchases. According to a report by local media outlet NBN Media, an unnamed investor and private equity…
The declaration of Martial law in South Korea on December 3, 2024, caused chaos for crypto exchanges like Upbit and Bithumb. The crypto exchanges experienced downtimes as investors rushed to manage their assets.
Bithumb announced that it will be launching $TRUMP meme coin on its platform with a base price of 53,350 won three days after its official launch. Bithumb, South Korea’s second largest crypto exchange, will launch the official Trump meme coin,…
Bithumb, South Korea’s second largest crypto exchange, is dropping NongHyup Bank in favor of Kookmin Bank as part of its efforts to tap into the mainstream market. According to a report by The Korea Times on Jan. 13, Bithumb will…
South Korea’s Cube Entertainment is under scrutiny after its CEO, Kang Seung-gon, was accused of allegedly misleading investors into a cryptocurrency investment that resulted in significant financial losses.
South Korea considers easing restrictions on corporate crypto trading, with plans to gradually issue real-name accounts to institutional investors. South Korea is set to allow corporations to invest in cryptocurrencies as the Financial Services Commission is considering a gradual approach…
South Korean conglomerate Lotte Group has tapped the Ethereum layer 2 network Arbiturm to enhance its artificial intelligence-driven metaverse platform, Lotte Caliverse. Announced at CES 2025, Arbitrum’s blockchain, with its 250ms block times, is described by Steven Goldfeder, CEO of…