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Japan Fears China’s Digital Currency, Suggests Timeline for Digital Yen
Rumors that Japan was preparing plans for a digital yen have been confirmed today. A senior ruling party lawmaker Kozo Yamamoto stated: “the sooner the better. ” Digital Yen to Counter Libra Threat As part of a six-central-bank coalition including the UK, Sweden, and the EU, Japan appeared to be taking a slow but steady approach toward a state-backed digital currency. дальше »
2020-2-10 15:00
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Japan Looking to Push CBDC Agenda at G7 Summit in June
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. дальше »
2020-2-7 14:00
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Japanese Ruling Party Lawmakers Push For Crypto Yen Launch
Reports are emerging that Japan has been urged to accelerate its central bank digital currency development in order to compete with China. Crypto Yen in 2020? According to Reuters a group of Japanese ruling party lawmakers has urged the government to issue the country’s own crypto currency. дальше »
2020-2-7 13:00
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Japan Must Be Ready to Issue CBDC If the Need Arises, Says BOJ Deputy Governor
With Japanese lawmakers pushing for a digital yen, Masayoshi Amamiya, deputy governor of the country’s central bank says Japan needs an agile action plan for a central bank digital currency (CBDC). No immediate Plans to Launch Digital According to Reuters, Amamiya says the Bank of Japan (BOJ) has no immediate plans to launch a CBDC. дальше »
2020-1-31 02:00
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Bitcoin Thieves Arrested in Japan for Pilfering $700k in BTC
The Japanese police arrested two suspects for the theft of Bitcoin (BTC) from the coffers of the relatively small market operator CoinExchange. Internal Information Helped Order Bitcoin Withdrawals for Personal Enrichment Yuto Onitsuka, 25, and Takuma Sasaki, 28, reportedly stole 78 million yen in Bitcoins, equivalent to about $710,000, reported Japan Times. дальше »
2020-1-24 11:15
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Japanese Bitcoin Exchange Goes Bust After a $700,000 Theft Coverup
As it announced a decision to close down last year Bitcoin firm CoinExchange expressly stated it wasn't caused by a security breach. The post Japanese Bitcoin Exchange Goes Bust After a $700,000 Theft Coverup appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2020-1-23 11:56
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Binance Begins Making Inroads in Japan’s Cryptocurrency Industry
Binance remains the biggest crypto trading platform in the world. Even so, it cannot rest on its laurels in the slightest. The new collaboration with Yahoo Japan’s subsidiaries is perhaps a sign of what is yet to come. дальше »
2020-1-18 07:00
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Crypto Tidbits: Elon Musk Pokes Bitcoin Bear, Japanese Giants Delve Into Cryptocurrency Mining, Baidu’s Blockchain Beta
Another week, another round of Crypto Tidbits. The second week for the year 2020 was a lot more exciting for Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency space than the first. Per data from Coin360, the leading digital asset, BTC, gained 10% on the week, hitting $8,160 as of the time of writing this. дальше »
2020-1-12 02:00
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Rakuten Customers Can Use Their Loyalty Program Points to Buy Crypto
Japanese retail giant Rakuten now lets its customers convert Rakuten Group’s loyalty points to major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin
дальше »2019-12-24 17:48
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Japan’s Top Credit Card Issuer JCB to Apply DLT in Its $10T B2B Market
Japan’s top credit card issuer JCB plans to address major challenges in Japanese $10 trillion B2B market with blockchain
дальше »2019-12-21 23:31
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Japan Looks to Curb Certificate Forgery with Blockchain Technology
Muroran Institute of Technology (MuIT), a national university in Hokkaido, Japan, is collaborating with telecommunications giants, Nippon Telegraph (NTT) and Telephone West, to develop a distributed ledger technology (DLT) solution for verifying educational degrees and certificates, reports Nikkei on December 3, 2019. дальше »
2019-12-3 14:00
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Is Japan Following China with Central Bank Crypto Plans?
China is relentlessly pressing ahead with its blockchain drive and central bank crypto but it is not the only nation in the region riding the digital asset train. Japan’s central bank is also actively researching the legalities of a state-controlled cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-12-2 11:06
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Will US Rates Go Negative and Boost Bitcoin? CME Chief Doubts It
According to the Chief Economist of the CME Group, Blu Putnam, the US Federal Reserve is unlikely to pursue a policy of negative interest rates even in the event of a severe recession. Putnam says that the central bank is more likely to experiment with different tools than adopt the controversial policy than many argue […] The post Will US Rates Go Negative and Boost Bitcoin? CME Chief Doubts It appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2019-11-13 00:46
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SBI’s Crypto-Focused Venture Capital Arm Sees Major Turnaround On Year
SBI’s crypto affiliate SBI VC Trade saw a $7 million loss turn into a $30 million profit from H1 FY2018 to H1 FY2019
дальше »2019-11-1 05:05
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Huobi Japan Raises $4.6 Million in Latest Equity Round, Teases Push Into Securities Market
Huobi Japan has just announced that through its latest equity funding round, the Huobi Global branch has raised 5 million Yen — around 4. 6 million U. S. dollars. Financial Products Group (FPG) now joins the company as a stakeholder. дальше »
2019-10-27 16:20
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Huobi Japan Raises $4.6M for Expansion
The Japanese branch of cryptocurrency exchange Huobi has raised about $4.6 million to put toward expansion. The post Huobi Japan Raises $4.6M for Expansion appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2019-10-26 00:11
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Crypto and Blockchain News From Japan: Oct. 7–13 in Review
This week’s selected cryptocurrency news from Japan, courtesy of Cointelegraph Japan
дальше »2019-10-14 22:40
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Bitcoin Price: Which Countries Have the Biggest Premiums?
The Philippines and Hong Kong are the most affected by crypto price premiums. Here is the full list
дальше »2019-10-14 18:12
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Bitcoin-Friendly Japan Clarifies Stance on Crypto Donations – It’s Legal
In a clear example of tech evolving faster than the law can adapt, a Japanese minster has confirmed that crypto donations are now legal due to a classification loophole. According to Reuters, on Tuesday, Sanae Takaichi, the internal affairs and communications minister of Japan, noted the newfound ‘legality’ of crypto donations. дальше »
2019-10-8 14:04
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Japan deems cryptocurrency donations legal; cites lack of mention under PFC law
Japanese Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, Sanae Takaichi, told a recent press conference that crypto-donations are “legal” in the country. According to reports, the Minister cited the Political Funds Control Law and noted that donations in virtual assets were not subject to this law. дальше »
2019-10-8 12:34
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Coincheck Rolls Out Bitcoin (BTC) Payment for Gas
Tokyo-based crypto exchange Coincheck has launched a program that will allow users to pay for gas using bitcoin (BTC). Coincheck Debuts Bitcoin Rebate Promo The Japanese crypto trading giant announced the move in a press statement issued on Friday (October 4, 2019). дальше »
2019-10-6 16:40
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Rakuten, SBI, Monex Launch Japan STO Association: Official
Japan STO Association launches on Oct. 1, includes Nomura Securities, Rakuten Securities, SBI Securities, Monex and others
дальше »2019-10-1 15:04
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Despite Bitcoin Cash ‘Adoption’ in Japan, Google Searches at All-Time Low
Japan is considered to be one of the most crypto-friendly places for those looking to spend Bitcoin Cash (BCH). However, Google search results tell an altogether different story. Japan is often listed as one of the top locations to spend BCH, particularly in Tokyo. дальше »
2019-9-29 19:20
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Trump Signs Trade Deal With Japan, Despite Calls for Impeachment
President Donald Trump stated Wednesday that the United States and Japan have reached a limited trade deal in the midst of continued negotiations for a more thorough agreement. Most notably, $7 billion in agricultural products from the United States will become available while Japan will cut or remove tariffs on such products. дальше »
2019-9-27 21:00
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Kraken and Coinbase Among the Cleanest Crypto Exchanges: BTI Report
BTI report finds that Kraken and Coinbase are among the cleanest crypto exchanges in the industry
дальше »2019-9-23 02:00
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Asian Stocks See Mixed Results Following Fed's Unusual Repo Operation
Stocks in the Asia Pacific region traded mixed on Wednesday, as investors gauged prospects for monetary policy after the Federal Reserve took action in re-balancing the money markets. Asian Markets Mixed There was no clear-cut direction in Asian equities on Tuesday. дальше »
2019-9-18 06:25
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Line’s BITMAX introduces trading of Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash
Days after obtaining a license to operate a crypto-exchange, LVC Corporation, the digital asset and blockchain-dedicated arm of Japanese messaging giant LINE dubbed BITMAX, has launched its services on 17 September. дальше »
2019-9-17 20:30
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Crypto Fever Plummets 14% in Japan Amid Bitcoin Exchange Sweeps
Interest in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin tumbled 13. 9% in Japan, according to the country's financial regulator. In data posted Sept. 3, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) says the volume of crypto-related inquiries fell in the latest quarter. дальше »
2019-9-3 19:10
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Liquid Crypto Exchange Unveils Digital Wallet Address for Gram Token Sale Proceeds
Japan-based crypto exchange Liquid has announced an escrow wallet for Gram token sale proceeds
дальше »2019-9-3 21:31
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Japan’s Coincheck Crypto Exchange Reduces Leverage by 20%
Coincheck goes risk-averse on leveraged trades
дальше »2019-8-30 10:30
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Japan’s Largest Gift Card Marketplace Launching Blockchain Gift Cards
Japan’s largest gift card platform Amaten will issue tokenized gift cards in partnership with blockchain network provider Aelf
дальше »2019-8-21 15:43
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BitFlyer and Tpoint Japan Team Up to Offer Bitcoin Loyalty Program
Residents of Japan can now buy Bitcoin with loyalty points
дальше »2019-8-21 11:40
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Crypto Not Cash: Hacked BitPoint’s Masterplan to Refund 50,000 Victims
50,000 victims of the Japanese crypto exchange Bitpoint’s recent hack will have their stolen wallet holdings reimbursed in crypto. This was revealed in a press conference in Tokyo, where reporters were informed that the company had decided to pay back victims in crypto using a 1:1 ratio, as against fiat payouts. дальше »
2019-7-18 10:56
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Bitpoint Plans to Refund $30 Million to Hack Victims
Japanese crypto exchange operator Bitpoint pledged to compensate the victims of the recent hack. The company plans to refund about $30 million worth of cryptocurrency. About 50,000 Clients Affected by the Hack On Tuesday, Bitpoint published an update on its website, revealing the amounts of stolen crypto. дальше »
2019-7-16 17:00
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Japan’s Bitpoint Exchange Recovers Stolen Cryptos
Bitpoint, a Japan-based Bitcoin trading venue that suffered a 3. 5 billion yen ($32 million) heist last week, has reportedly found over 250 million yen ($2. 3 million) of the stolen digital assets, bringing down the total sum of lost cryptocurrencies to $28 million, reports local news source, The Mainichi on July 14, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-16 23:00
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Bitpoint Hack: Japan Still Most Affected By Crypto Heists
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitpoint, owned by Remixpoint, halted all operations on Friday, July 12. The exchange lost $32 million worth of cryptocurrency in a hack. Bitpoint Clients Lose $22. дальше »
2019-7-12 17:00
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Japanese Multinational Fujitsu Unveil Blockchain-Based Digital Identity Solution
Fujitsu, a Japanese multinational information technology company, has announced the launch of its blockchain-based service that facilitates secure and frictionless identity verification, according to a ZDNet report on July 5, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-6 17:00
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Japanese Watchdog Reports 69% Spike in Cryptocurrency Complaints
Japan’s consumer protection watchdog reports an increase in the number of inquiries submitted by cryptocurrency traders in 2018. More Consumer Queries About Cryptocurrency in 2018 In its report, the Japanese Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) revealed that cryptocurrency-related queries totaled 3,657 cases. дальше »
2019-6-19 21:00
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100 Japanese Firms Adopt Blockchain Technology for Data Sharing
In a bid to bolster performance and improve efficiency, 100 Japanese manufacturers, including industry lead Mitsubishi Electric, have agreed to use distributed ledger technology (DLT) in sharing production data, according to a Nikkei report on June 17, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-18 05:00
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Japan’s First Blockchain Game Crypt-Oink Expands To English-Speaking Markets; Partners With CryptoKitties
Crypt-Oink, Japan’s first blockchain game, is expanding its breedable, collectible and tradable racing pigs to English-language markets with an exclusive collaboration with CryptoKitties, the company said on Thursday. дальше »
2019-6-17 00:35
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Cashless-Bound: Japan's Transport and E-Commerce Partnership on the Fast Track
Japan’s transport and e-commerce heavyweights drive cashless payments
дальше »2019-6-11 02:50
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Japan Unleashes 200 Tax Specialists to Chase Undeclared Cryptocurrency Gains
By CCN: Japan is adding to its impressive compliance charge on cryptocurrencies by honing in on tax evasion. Through more stringent laws tracking cryptocurrencies, the Asian country will gain better access to data from exchanges. дальше »
2019-6-6 15:52
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Japan Hopes to Set Global Crypto Law Benchmark With Latest Regulatory Update
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
дальше »2019-6-5 21:13
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Japan: Tax Authorities Say Crypto Traders Owe Them $93 Million
Tax authorities in Japan say cryptocurrency traders have failed to report gains valued at $93 million over the past several years
дальше »2019-6-5 18:34
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Rakuten Partners With Japan’s Biggest Railway Firm to Promote Cashless Payments
Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten has partnered with Japan’s biggest railway firm, the East Japan Railway Company (JR East), to promote cashless payments
дальше »2019-6-5 13:01
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Former Mt Gox CEO Karpeles Launches Startup to Build a Blockchain OS
Former Mt. Gox chief Mark Karpeles has reportedly revealed he's "starting from zero" with a new blockchain project. дальше »
2019-6-5 13:00
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Trump Sees ‘Incredible’ Sumo Wrestling Before Tokyo Trade Talk Fireworks
By CCN: Donald Trump has again lived up to his maverick reputation. Despite worrying about hammering out a trade deal with Japan and staving off a recession that could imperil his 2020 election campaign, Trump found time to hit the golf course with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. дальше »
2019-5-26 18:15
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Toyota, UTokyo and Trende to Test Blockchain-Based Electricity Trading System
The University of Tokyo, Toyota and Japanese online renewable energy retailer Trende Inc. plan to jointly conduct tests for a blockchain-powered electricity trading system
дальше »2019-5-23 14:36
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Japanese Unicorn Liquid Enters Joint Venture as It Eyes US Expansion
Liquid has established a joint venture with Virtual Currency Partners in order to enter the U.S. market
дальше »2019-5-16 18:21
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‘Japan’s Warren Buffet’ Loses $130 Million in Bitcoin
One of Japan’s most infamous entrepreneurs, Masayoshi Son, lost USD $130 million during the Bitcoin correction that occurred in 2017. Masayoshi Son was dubbed “Japan’s Warren Buffet” in an opinion piece posted by Nikkei Asian Review. дальше »
2019-4-29 21:00
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