2018-8-23 17:00 |
The new commissioner of Japan's top financial regulator has spoken of the need for balance when regulating the country's cryptocurrency industry. origin »
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JP Morgan announced its plan to launch a new cryptocurrency, JPM coin, early in 2019 and also to expand its blockchain network, Quorum, in Japan come next year. It also confirmed a new project started to speed up collateral and cash transfers.
2019-12-10 19:32 | |
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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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In line with the new Japanese crypto-philosophy, which is sure to allow the blockchain revolution to flourish in Japan, authorities are now looking towards reducing current cryptocurrency tax rates, in order to introduce a new tax standard, which will see investors and traders pay tax at a fairer and less aggressive rate.
2018-6-26 14:00 | |
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Japan’s Minister of Finance thinks that it is doubtful the public would accept a change in the taxation of cryptocurrency transactions, Cointelegraph Japan reports today, June 25. During the same meeting, Aso noted that the position of cryptocurrency in the international financial sector is uncertain. He also spoke of the importance of the development of
2018-6-26 00:50 | |
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The ranking of cryptocurrency projects by the Chinese government has been revised with two new crypto projects added. EOS tops the overall list of 30 crypto projects; Ethereum fell to second place while Bitcoin dropped to 17th place.
2018-6-25 09:10 | |
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The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) the team behind the new exchange regulation movement, are allegedly imposing further restrictions on a number of exchanges within Japan, who are failing to meet up with their new, strict regulations.
2018-6-23 15:00 | |
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Japan’s Financial Services Agency [FSA] called for improved measures at cryptocurrency exchanges across the country. These measures were for the prevention of money laundering. This marks a concrete move into enforcing AML in Japan, as the regulator moved struck 6 exchanges with business improvement notices.
2018-6-23 08:56 | |
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bitFlyer, Japan’s largest Bitcoin exchange, is being forced to stop taking on new business after regulators said it wasn’t doing enough to stop money laundering and terrorist financing. The move by the Tokyo-based exchange saw a drop in the price of the coin and highlights how the country’s financial watchdog, the Financial Services Agency (FSA),.
2018-6-23 22:00 | |
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Japan’s financial watchdog has issued business improvement orders to six licensed cryptocurrency exchanges following on-site inspections conducted over recent months. As a result, bitFlyer has announced that it has temporarily stopped accepting new customers in order to reexamine the IDs of “certain customers.
2018-6-22 16:40 | |
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Bitfyler, a premier bitcoin exchange in Japan will not allow new users on their platform until further notice. The new notice comes shortly after the Financial Services Agency (FSA), a regulatory body overseeing cryptocurrency exchanges, announced that it found loopholes in Bitflyer’s security system.
2018-6-22 15:01 | |
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The agency confirmed to news.Bitcoin.com that at least one of the six exchanges has some form of involvement with the Yakuza. Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Punishing 6 Regulated Exchanges Japan’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), issued six new business improvement orders on Friday, June 22. The orders to Bitflyer,
2018-6-22 14:59 | |
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The Japanese regulator has issued business improvement orders to six of the country’s 16 fully-licensed crypto exchanges including Bitflyer, Quoine, and Tech Bureau. The agency confirmed to news.
2018-6-22 13:45 | |
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Japanese cryptocurrency exchange BitFlyer suspended new account registrations on June 21, after regulators demanded it improves its security arrangements. BitFlyer Hit With AML/KYC Cleanup A tweet and statement confirmed the move, which officials implemented as part of a Business Improvement Order from Japan’s Financial Services Authority (FSA).
2018-6-22 13:00 | |
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Japanese cryptocurrency exchange BitFlyer suspended new account registrations on June 21, after regulators demanded it improves its security arrangements. BitFlyer Hit With AML/KYC Cleanup A tweet and statement confirmed the move, which officials implemented as part of a Business Improvement Order from Japan’s Financial Services Authority (FSA).
2018-6-22 13:00 | |
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One of Japan’s biggest bitcoin exchange, with trading volumes of $65 million in the past 24 hours, has announced today they have received an “administrative penalty” by the Japanese FSA.
2018-6-22 12:33 | |
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One of Japan’s biggest bitcoin exchange, with trading volumes of $65 million in the past 24 hours, has announced today they have received an “improvement order” by the Japanese FSA.
2018-6-22 12:33 | |
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Regulation Following multiple hack reports, the South Korean government explains how it will strengthen the regulatory framework for cryptocurrency exchanges. A bill has already been submitted which imposes multiple new obligations on crypto exchanges.
2018-6-21 07:04 | |
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Following multiple hack reports, the South Korean government explains how it will strengthen the regulatory framework for cryptocurrency exchanges. A bill has already been submitted which imposes multiple new obligations on crypto exchanges.
2018-6-21 06:10 | |
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New blockchain remittance partnership between the two countries’ banks aims to woo Filipino workers in Japan
2018-6-20 13:52 | |
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Japan’s Strategic Business Innovator Group [SBI Group] had unveiled its new plans for its newly launched cryptocurrency exchange. The company intended to kickstart the best cryptocurrency service for the country.
2018-6-20 01:55 | |
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Companies associated with the Japanese cryptocurrency industry are trying to increase consumer protection and transparency with a set of self-policing regulations. The rules aim to tackle issues such as insider trading and security compromises at exchanges amongst others.
2018-6-20 21:00 | |
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Regulation The association comprising of 16 government-approved cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan has reportedly provided a sneak peak of its self-regulatory rules. The focuses are on banning insider trading and preventing exchanges from listing privacy coins.
2018-6-19 12:49 | |
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Regulation The association comprising of 16 government-approved cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan has reportedly provided a sneak peak of its self-regulatory rules. The focuses are on banning insider trading and preventing exchanges from listing privacy coins.
2018-6-19 11:07 | |
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According to a recent report, Japan’s Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) is expected to release new guidelines next week to govern how Japanese crypto exchanges conduct themselves.
2018-6-19 07:51 | |
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Japan’s Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) will reportedly be releasing new voluntary rules next week, Cointelegraph Japan reports today, June 18. The official announcement of the regulatory guidelines, set for June 27th, will reportedly include a ban on insider trading, penalizing cryptocurrency exchange employees if they engage in “inappropriate” trading due to their firsthand knowledge.
2018-6-19 01:32 | |
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The Japan Bank Consortium — a coalition of 61 banks in Japan, organized by SBI Ripple Asia — has announced the launch of a new Ripple pilot with Woori Bank and Shinhan Bank, two of South Korea’s largest banks with a collective market capitalization of more than $30 billion.
2018-6-17 12:50 | |
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The recent announcement that Bittrex will allow investors to buy digital coins with the U. S. dollar is the latest in a string of crypto trading trends to move West from Asia.
2018-6-15 17:38 | |
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The company will begin offering custody, escrow, OTC trading, and exchange services for BCH, ETH, LTC, and XLM, in addition to its existing BTC offerings. Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Approval by the NYDFS Itbit announced on Thursday, June 14, that it will start offering several new products based on cryptocurrencies other than
2018-6-14 17:40 | |
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In the name of “industry-academia” cooperation in the field of blockchain development, Korea University is reportedly teaming up with the South Korean subsidiary of crypto exchange Huobi. Huobi was originally founded in Beijing in 2013, though it is now headquartered in Singapore, with branches in the US, Japan, Hong Kong, and China. The new South […]
2018-6-14 13:08 | |
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Regulation The Thai financial regulator is expected to approve five ICO projects once the new regulatory framework takes effect this month. Out of 50 ICO projects in the country, only five satisfy the registration requirements set out by the regulator this week.
2018-6-14 11:05 | |
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The Thai financial regulator is expected to approve five ICO projects once the new regulatory framework takes effect this month. Out of 50 ICO projects in the country, only five satisfy the registration requirements set out by the regulator this week.
2018-6-14 09:10 | |
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]In a fresh new twist, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has admitted to issuing its ban on cryptocurrency-related accounts spontaneously, without taking time to study and understand how cryptocurrencies work.
2018-6-13 23:40 | |
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Shopin — a universal shopper profile that delivers personal shopping experiences through retailers’ apps, websites and stores — says one of its token distributors has been hacked and roughly $10 million in a variety of cryptocurrencies has been stolen.
2018-6-11 01:22 | |
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Japan’s Financial Services Authority (FSA) plans to strengthen internal audit processes at financial institutions, including crypto exchanges. According to a recent statement, the agency aims to address industry gaps and align with global standards in regulatory compliance.
Alexander Sudeykin, Co-Founder of EVAA Protocol, joined CryptoSlate’s Editor-in-Chief Liam “Akiba” Wright and CEO Nate Whitehill in a recent SlateCast episode. The discussion centered around EVAA Protocol, its integration with the Telegram ecosystem, and the transformative potential of the TON blockchain in decentralized finance (DeFi).
In a significant shakeup within Japan’s cryptocurrency landscape, DMM Bitcoin, once a burgeoning crypto exchange, has announced its closure following a devastating security breach. Back in May 2024, DMM Bitcoin suffered what has been termed as one of Japan’s largest crypto leaks, with hackers making off with over 4,500 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $320 million […]
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet has purchased another 9. 5 billion yen ($60. 6 million) worth of Bitcoin, pushing its holdings to 1,761. 98 BTC. Metaplanet, a publicly traded Japanese company, has acquired 619.
Japanese lawmaker Satoshi Yamada has called on the government to consider adopting Bitcoin as part of its foreign exchange reserves, joining a growing global conversation about cryptocurrency's role in national financial strategies.
As Japan signals its plans to become a leader in institutional blockchain adoption, Fireblocks opens a regional office in Tokyo to support the country’s expanding ecosystem. Crypto custody and blockchain infrastructure provider Fireblocks has opened a new office in Tokyo…