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With its Financial Services Agency releasing a draft cryptocurrency reform bill, Japanese regulators seek to curtail highly leveraged crypto derivatives trading and redefine ‘virtual currencies’ as ‘crypto assets’. origin »
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Lawmakers from the ruling party in the Japanese government plan to suggest that Japan should release its own state-backed crypto
2020-1-25 22:23 | |
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A Japanese lawmaker has proposed four steps to support crypto traders and reduce their tax burden.
2018-12-11 11:28 | |
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With many Japanese crypto exchanges and miners owned by ‘traditional’ corporate businesses, 2018’s bear market has negatively impacted parent company bottom lines - triggering shakeouts and rethinks within Japan’s nascent crypto sector
2018-12-5 14:00 | |
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The announcement comes around four month since the crypto exchange was issued a business improvement order by the Japanese financial regulators. The post Retail Giant Rakuten to Buy Crypto Exchange for $2.4 million appeared first on CoinSpeaker.
2018-9-1 23:43 | |
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Line Develops Its Crypto Token In A Bid To Solve Its User Growth Problem In a bid to help grow its stagnant user base, Line, a Japanese messaging app firm, is pushing deeper into the crypto world after it launched its own token.
2018-8-31 21:19 | |
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Rakuten says it believes that cryptocurrencies will have a larger role in e-commerce in the future.
2018-8-31 18:28 | |
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Japan's top police agency is to fund development of new software aimed to help track individuals behind illicit crypto transactions.
2018-9-1 15:00 | |
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Japan, the crypto friendly nation with a tight grip on the industry, is this a peek into the future? As you know, in Japan cryptocurrency trading is heavily regulated through crypto exchanges, in a bid to make the community safer and in a bid to reduce instances of crypto crime and fraud.
2018-8-31 15:00 | |
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A Japanese actress and singer has helped the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department raise awareness on cybersecurity issues, including cryptocurrencies. She reportedly took on the role of a cybersecurity manager in an event hosted by the department where participants learned about cybercrime countermeasures.
2018-8-30 04:55 | |
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Japan is both one of the largest crypto markets in the world and one of the most crypto-friendly countries. However, the Japanese government has been increasingly vigilant on the crypto industry as a whole, an understandable stance after the country was hit with what is touted to be the largest crypto heist in history.
2018-8-28 19:24 | |
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Japan’s top financial regulator says it does not intend to excessively curb the crypto industry. Licensed Japanese crypto exchange Quoine is launching a new platform with “enhanced price matching and deeper liquidity.
2018-8-26 18:15 | |
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UPDATE: A previous version of this post claimed the sum Honda was being paid was 40 million USD. This has since been corrected. Japan superstar professional soccer player, entrepreneur and investor Keisuke Honda, 32, was appointed by the Japanese crypto exchange Bitpoint to promote its brand, the company announced earlier this week.
2018-8-24 10:03 | |
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Besides GMO Internet, another Japanese company is working on producing 7nm mining equipment. Triple-1 has been working on its 7nm bitcoin mining chips and expects to start shipping the equipment in November, shortly after GMO expects to start shipping its 7nm miners.
2018-8-24 07:25 | |
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Chinese crypto mining firm, Bitmain has revealed details regarding its pre-IPO (i. e. Initial Public Offering) as well as the involvement of several other firms. However, according to Coin Desk’s report, some of the mentioned involvement does not exist.
2018-8-21 21:29 | |
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Japanese telecom giant SoftBank has denied media reports of its involvement in a pre-IPO funding round of bitcoin mining rig manufacturer Bitmain. Last week, several media outlets had reported that SoftBank and Chinese internet giant Tencent were leading a pre-IPO funding round for Bitmain.
2018-8-21 18:03 | |
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Japanese Companies Outline Cryptocurrency Plans Three public firms based in Japan have declared their plans regarding the trading of digital currencies. Notably, each of the three institutions (Forside, Farsteps and Line Corp) is either adding a new service to its portfolio or expanding its area of operation. The following is a detailed overview of the […]
2018-8-20 19:41 | |
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Three Japanese public companies have individually made announcements regarding their cryptocurrency operations. Forside has grown its mining operation with a plan to sell 7nm bitcoin mining rigs.
2018-8-20 05:44 | |
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LINE Corporation has announced the addition of Tron’s TRX to its BITBOX cryptocurrency exchange. BITBOX was announced by the company in June and opened its doors in July to global clientele, with the exception of those in the US and Japan.
2018-8-17 20:00 | |
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Japanese messaging giant Line appears to be diving deeper into the world of cryptocurrency following its launch of a $10 million token venture fund. Line’s Third Foray into Crypto Tokyo-based Line has now become one of the first publicly traded companies to launch its own cryptocurrency investment fund, according to a press release.
2018-8-17 14:00 | |
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Strengthening regulations will increase crypto investors’ protection, and the amateur speculation bubble will end, says Masayuki Tashiro, representative director of Fiscalo Digital Asset Group and market analyst, who handles a crypto business in Japan.
2018-8-16 12:35 | |
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The fund is the second major crypto investment of Asian tech giant Line Corporation this year after the launch of Bitbox digital coin exchange.
2018-8-15 14:54 | |
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Japan’s GMO Internet has unveiled new priorities for its cryptocurrency business along with the performances of its crypto exchange and mining operations. The changes going forward result from the bear market and increased total hash rate.
2018-8-14 08:50 | |
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According to local Japanese media outlets, the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is concerned about the acquisition of a company listed on the stock exchange by a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency firm. The Tokyo Stock Exchange is generally receptive and welcoming to new companies, but that does not seem to be the case with crypto companies. The […]
2018-8-14 02:22 | |
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GMO may have come a bit late to the Japanese crypto party, but it seems to be doing quite well if its second-quarter results are any indication.
2018-8-13 13:59 | |
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The Japanese financial regulator has finished the on-site inspections of 23 cryptocurrency exchanges. The agency found many problems and has released a report outlining them. The regulator will use the findings to tighten its review procedures of new crypto exchange applicants, including over 100 companies that have been waiting to be reviewed.
2018-8-11 10:05 | |
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Japan’s Financial Services Agency is reportedly taking steps to update the country’s cryptocurrency regulations in a bid to combat the rise of speculative crypto investments in Japan. The Need for Improved Cryptocurrency Regulations The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) is looking to improve its regulations on cryptocurrencies in the wake of speculative investments.
2018-8-10 22:27 | |
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After a net loss reported in Q1, the Japanese IT giant says it made an 11 percent profit through its crypto business this last quarter.
2018-8-9 12:30 | |
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The Japanese market regulator said it plans to revise its rules to check speculative crypto trading for better protection of digital currency users.
2018-8-8 15:18 | |
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The crypto trading body wants to receive official status as the industry’s self-regulatory body in Japan.
2018-8-7 20:47 | |
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Sixteen Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges have applied to form a certified self-regulatory organization for the industry.
2018-8-7 20:35 | |
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VeChain have announced a new partnership with NTT Docomo, the biggest mobile phone network provider in Japan. The partnership will see the pairing of NTT Docomo and the VeChainThor project. NTT Docomo are the biggest mobile phone network providers in Japan, supplying over 76 million customers with access to a mobile network across the country.
2018-8-6 13:30 | |
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Lawyers representing defunct Japanese Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox have released new updates to the company’s civil rehabilitation plan which highlight important new details regarding its creditor reimbursement strategy.
2018-8-4 13:45 | |
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Japanese crypto exchanges may soon have an official self-regulatory body. The Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association has applied with the country’s financial regulator to become the authority for self-regulation, with the power to enforce rules on its crypto exchange members.
2018-8-4 03:55 | |
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Lawyers representing defunct Japanese Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox have released new updates to the company’s civil rehabilitation plan which highlight important new details regarding its creditor reimbursement strategy.
2018-8-4 20:38 | |
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Global investment firms and cryptocurrency exchanges are rushing to develop new digital asset markets in preparation for impending regulations. Announced on July 31, 2018, SBI Holdings invested $9 million in Clear Markets to create a cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform.
2018-8-3 18:00 | |
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Japanese Companies Reunite To Launch Corporate Crypto Accounting Tool Two Japanese companies, Cryptolinc Co and Miroku Information Service Co, have joined forces to create a new product for the crypto market.
2018-8-3 09:33 | |
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Japanese technology giant Sony wants to patent two approaches to hosting and maintaining blockchains, newly published documents show.
2018-8-3 22:45 | |
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Cryptolinc Co. Ltd, which develops and provides cryptocurrency management and calculation systems, and Miroku Information Service Co. Ltd, a financial and accounting system management and information service, have jointly created a crypto corporate accounting tool for corporate cryptocurrency accounting.
2018-8-3 18:05 | |
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Japanese financial services giant SBI Holdings plans to develop a crypto derivatives platform following new investment in an American trading platform developer
2018-8-2 00:51 | |
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A Japanese company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange is offering loans secured by three cryptocurrencies: BTC, BCH, and ETH. Clients can borrow up to 300 million yen (~$2. 7 million) at varying interest rates.
2018-8-2 00:50 | |
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Exchanges The association of 16 government-approved bitcoin exchanges is reportedly working on imposing a number of trading restrictions. Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Possible Trading Caps According to Jiji Press news agency, the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (Jvcea) is planning to set trading limits for its crypto exchange members. Last month, Nikkei
2018-7-31 22:42 | |
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The world of cryptocurrency is in a constant state of flux. As a result, the process of sorting through untold amounts of background information and data can be a laborious, time-consuming endeavor.
2018-7-30 16:47 | |
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New Trading Platform to Open in the United States, Owned and Operated by Monex – Crypto Exchange Network Coinheck a Japanese crypto exchange has confirmed the launch of a new US-based exchange. The Japanese exchange, recently picked up by Monex Group after the exchange was hacked, nearly forcing it to close its doors for use. […]
2018-7-27 22:41 | |
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The owner of hacked Japanese exchange Coincheck pushes ahead with plans to open U.S. platform
2018-7-27 13:50 | |
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The BTC markets have gained approximately 30% in two weeks, with prices currently sitting at $8,300 USD after roughly 48 hours of consolidation above $8,000. After producing gains against the dollar, many other leading cryptocurrency markets have continued to produce inverse correlation when measured against BTC.
2018-7-26 18:30 | |
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Exchanges Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges may soon set a strict limit on the leverage they offer for margin trading in order to better protect investors. The association comprised of 16 government-approved crypto exchanges is reportedly imposing a leverage limit as part of its self-regulatory rules.
2018-7-26 16:10 | |
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A picture taken of the J-Pop Star, Gakuto Oshiro, dubbed GACKT, Seiko Noda, Japan’s Minister of Internal Affairs and Sanae Takaichi, was recently publicized by Weekly Flash. The picture was supposedly taken back in March of 2013, in what was believed to be a meeting involving a discussion on cryptocurrencies. The time the picture was […]
2018-7-26 15:43 | |
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Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges may soon set a strict limit on the leverage they offer for margin trading in order to better protect investors. The association comprised of 16 government-approved crypto exchanges is reportedly imposing a leverage limit as part of its self-regulatory rules.
2018-7-26 13:25 | |
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What’s Driving the Bitcoin Bull Run? eToro Senior Analyst Mati Greenspan Gives an Alarming Analysis Mati Greenspan, eToro senior analyst has revealed in his analysis that the bitcoin bull run is being spear headed by Koreans and Japanese traders.
2018-7-26 22:41 | |
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