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Japan: Prosecutors Demand Ten-Year Jail for Former Mt.Gox CEO Mark Karpel
Japanese law authorities have proposed a ten-year prison sentence for the ousted founder of the now-defunct Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox, reported local publication Mainichi on December 12, 2018. Mt. Gox in Shambles Once the world’s largest bitcoin exchange, Mt. дальше »
2018-12-13 04:00 | |
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GMO Coin Cryptocurrency Exchange Resumes Bitcoin Cash ABC (BCHABC) Trading
GMO Coin, the digital assets trading venue owned by Japan’s GMO Internet, Inc. has reportedly made it clear that bitcoin cash ABC is its preferred choice among the two versions of the November 15, 2018, hard fork. дальше »
2018-12-5 06:00 | |
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South Korea Is Trialing Blockchain Voting — Here’s What That Means
South Korea will test out a new blockchain voting system this month, sources close to the developments have confirmed to Bitcoin Magazine. Developed by the country’s National Election Commission (NEC) and its Ministry of Science and ICT, the distributed ledger system is based on IBM’s Hyperledger Fabric and will be used to authenticate voters and save voting results in real time. дальше »
2018-12-4 21:41 | |
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Japan’s Financial Services Agency to Bring New ICO Regulations
CoinSpeaker Japan’s Financial Services Agency to Bring New ICO Regulations The new guidelines mandate local companies to register with the FSA before launching their ICO digital tokens in the market. дальше »
2018-12-3 16:41 | |
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Japan’s Tainted Crypto-Exchange Coincheck Introduces Trading of XRP after Infamous Hack
Coincheck digital assets exchange and trading venue have announced the resumption of deposits and trading of Ripple’s XRP and Factom (FCT) altcoins, following its January 2018 half a billion dollar heist, reported Finance Magnates on November 26, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-26 14:00 | |
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Japanese largest shipper develops stablecoin for crew
Japan’s largest shipping line Nippon Yusen K. K. (NYK) is introducing its own digital currency for crew members, Bloomberg reported citing people with knowledge of the matter. The goal is to make it easier for seafaring workers to manage, send and convert money into their local currencies. дальше »
2018-11-23 21:58 | |
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Japan’s Largest Shipping Line to Launch Digital Currency to Pay Crew Members
Japan’s shipping line powerhouse Nippon Yusen KK is set to introduce its own digital currency for internal use, specifically to pay its seafaring workers, reports Bloomberg, November 20, 2018. The move is aimed towards minimizing the hassle and costs of the process of managing, sending and converting money to their respective local currencies. дальше »
2018-11-21 18:00 | |
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Crypto Stocks in Asia in the Red as Bitcoin Sinks to One-Year Low
Shares of several cryptocurrency-related companies in Asian markets fell after bitcoin led a sell-off in digital currencies, reaching a one-year low at just over $5,571, Bloomberg reported on November 15, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-17 23:00 | |
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Venezuela: Petro Can Be Converted Into Any Cryptocurrency If Bought This Year
The Venezuelan government has announced that its national digital currency, the petro, can be exchanged into any cryptocurrency if purchased this year. However, the wallet for the petro is still not available and petro buyers receive certificates of purchase. дальше »
2018-11-13 08:25 | |
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Tron Partners With Binance to Support Flood Victims in Japan
Binance recently took a bold step to provide some financial support to victims of flood disaster in West Japan. But the cryptocurrency exchange did not go all alone in this act of charity, they were supported by one of the most bullish and controversial digital company, Tron. дальше »
2018-11-12 17:08 | |
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Поиск хакеров, взломавших биржу Zaif, продолжается
Эксперты по кибербезопасности из Japan Digital Design (дочерняя компания Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG)) заявили, что им, возможно, удалось найти информацию по злоумышленникам, похитившим $60 млн с криптовалютной биржи Zaif дальше »
2018-11-6 13:00 | |
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Обнаружен предположительный источник атаки на криптобиржу Zaif
Специалисты по кибербезопасности из дочерней компании Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), Japan Digital Design, сообщили, что в сотрудничестве с коллегами из компаний L Plus и TokyoWesterns обнаружили данные, позволяющие выявить похитителей почти $60 млн средств в BTC, MONA и BCH с японской криптобиржи Zaif. дальше »
2018-11-6 03:18 | |
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Venezuela’s Supreme Court Orders Payment in National Cryptocurrency
Venezuela’s Supreme Tribunal of Justice has ordered a compensation payment of 266 petros, the country’s national cryptocurrency, in a workplace injury case. Meanwhile, the Venezuelan government has launched the petro savings plan, backed by 4 million of the digital currency. дальше »
2018-11-6 03:00 | |
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Remixpoint Inc. Ally with Hinomaru Limousine to Let Travelers Pay for Airport Rides with Bitcoin
Remixpoint Inc. , the parent company of BITPoint cryptocurrency exchange, which is one of the 16 licensed digital assets trading venues in Japan, has joined forces with Hinomaru Limousine Inc. , a local firm that claims to operate a fleet of 362 limos and 161 taxis, to make it possible for travelers to pay for airport rides with bitcoin, reported Bloomberg on. дальше »
2018-11-6 00:00 | |
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Zaif Crypto Exchange Hackers Identity May Be Revealed After $60 Million Attack
According to cybersecurity experts at Japan Digital Design, attackers of the cryptocurrency exchange Zaif may have been discovered. Japan Digital Design is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG). дальше »
2018-11-5 21:01 | |
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Хакеры, ограбившие биржу Zaif на $60 млн, предположительно идентифицированы
5 ноября специалисты по кибербезопасности из Japan Digital Design, подразделения японской финансовой и банковской холдинговой компании Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), заявили, что нашли информацию, проливающую свет на тождество преступников, стоящих за ограблением японской криптовалютной биржи Zaif. дальше »
2018-11-5 20:13 | |
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The Case for Digital Asset Regulation Part 2: Two Regulatory Approaches Driving Innovation in Thailand and Abu Dhabi
As discussed in the first of this three-part series, progressive regulation has helped the digital asset market thrive in countries like Japan. This is despite setbacks, such as the Mt Gox hack, that had many people calling for an outright ban. дальше »
2018-11-5 19:58 | |
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Киберспециалисты из MUFG напали на след взломавших биржу Zaif хакеров
Эксперты по кибербезопасности из Japan Digital Design, «дочки» Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), напали на след взломавших криптовалютную биржу Zaif хакеров. Об этом сообщает CoinDesk со ссылкой на пресс-релиз компании. дальше »
2018-11-5 19:20 | |
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Japanese Company Trials Cryptocurrency Payment Option for Limousine Rides
A Japanese company plans to trial the use of digital currency as a means of payment for limousine rides in major airports in Japan. Cryptocurrency Payment Trial to Begin in November A Japanese company, Remixpoint Inc. дальше »
2018-11-5 17:31 | |
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Digital Asset Platform Liquid Adds Circle’s USDC And Gemini’s GUSD Stablecoins
Through their blog post, digital asset platform Liquid declared that they will be listing USD Coin (USDC) and Gemini dollar (GUSD) to their platform. Liquid is a crypto exchange from Japan that went live in September 2018. дальше »
2018-11-4 06:41 | |
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Japan’s Financial Regulator Says Stablecoins Are Not Cryptocurrencies
The lack of uniformity in stablecoins has led Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) to conclude that stablecoins are not cryptocurrency. Not All Digital Assets Are Created Equal Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) recently announced that it does not believe stablecoins should be classified in the same category as cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-10-30 19:00 | |
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No plans for digital currency, says Bank of Japan
Speaking at a lecture in Nagoya last week, Bank of Japan executive Masayoshi Amamiya confirmed that the country has no plans to issue a Central Bank Digital Currency. дальше »
2018-10-30 15:00 | |
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Government Supported Central Bank-Issued Digital Currencies: Now or Never?
There has been series of condemnations on central bank-supported digital currencies (CBDC). Recent among this is that of the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) deputy governor, Masayoshi Amamiya on October 20 reiterating his pessimistic views towards CBDC under the claim that digital assets do not have anything good to add to the existing monetary systems. Looking […] дальше »
2018-10-26 01:25 | |
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Could XRP Be Olympic Gold in Japan?
Cryptocurrency could make a surprise showing at the 2020 Olympic Games. At least, that’s what some XRP hodlers are hoping. An online petition to the International Olympic Committee has raised over 13,800 signatures to “make XRP the official cryptocurrency of the Tokyo Olympics 2020. дальше »
2018-10-26 00:09 | |
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Japanese Crypto Industry Granted Self-Regulatory Status by Authorities
Japan has always been a pro-cryptocurrency state. It made Bitcoin legal tender when several other countries were still determining the legal status of digital assets. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan gave the crypto industry self-regulatory status on Wednesday. дальше »
2018-10-26 22:29 | |
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Japan’s Financial Services Agency Grants Self-Regulatory Status to Cryptocurrency Industry
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has granted the cryptocurrency industry self-regulatory status, reports Reuters. Japan’s Virtual Currency Association will now be responsible for policing and sanctioning digital money exchanges for violations. дальше »
2018-10-26 21:17 | |
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HUOBI Group Sets up Shop in Africa, Middle East and South Asia
Huobi Group revealed at the World Blockchain Summit in Dubai that the company is looking to expand its operations to the Middle Eastern, African and South Asian markets in a bid to provide services to its unbanked or underbanked residents. дальше »
2018-10-26 21:07 | |
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Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchanges now Allowed to Self-Regulate Operations
Cryptocurrency businesses in Japan can now self-regulate their operations, as per a recent Financial Services Agency (FSA) directive reported by Reuters on October 24, 2018. Japan Turns to Self-Regulation The self-regulation dictum was extended for supporting the growth of the burgeoning digital assets sector in Japan. дальше »
2018-10-25 20:00 | |
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Japan Approves Self-Regulation of Cryptocurrency Exchanges
On Wednesday, Oct. 19, Japan’s Financial Services Agency granted the cryptocurrency industry the authority to self-regulate. The approval means that the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association, a coalition of several registered digital currency exchanges, can now set rules for operational requirements, consumer protection, prevention of money laundering and employee ethics. дальше »
2018-10-25 06:55 | |
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Why Japan’s Decision to Allow Crypto Sector to Self-Regulate is Significant
Japan, the largest cryptocurrency exchange market by daily trading volume, has allowed the local crypto market to self-regulate, demonstrating trust towards the country’s cryptocurrency-related businesses. дальше »
2018-10-25 00:01 | |
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Japanese Financial Services Authority Approves Self-Regulation for Crypto
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has granted self-regulatory status to the country's cryptocurrency industry, giving the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) authority to oversee the space, according to a Reuters report. дальше »
2018-10-25 21:29 | |
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Japan Financial Services Giant SBI Group Creates Cryptocurrency Exchange Wallet
Japan Financial Services Giant SBI Builds Cryptocurrency Exchange Wallet SBI Group, the Japanese financial services giant, is currently working in order to develop a new digital wallet for its virtual currency exchange. дальше »
2018-10-23 21:15 | |
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Bank of Japan Admits Its Role Would Be ‘Sharply Reduced’ by Cryptocurrency
A top-level executive from the Bank of Japan (BOJ) revealed that the country’s central bank doesn’t plan to issue a digital currency. The BOJ justifies this decision by identifying major obstacles which prevent their further widespread adoption. дальше »
2018-10-24 21:00 | |
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Online Fiat Wallet Neteller Launches Cryptocurrency Exchange Service
Digital fiat currency wallet provider Neteller has started allowing its users to buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrencies including BTC, BCH, ETH, ETC, and LTC. The cryptocurrency service is already live in 10 countries and the company “plans to roll it out to more than 50 additional markets. дальше »
2018-10-22 04:45 | |
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Japan’s Tax Committee Looks to Simplify Cryptocurrency Gains Reporting
Japan’s Tax Investigation Committee, an advisory body of the government, is looking to simplify its tax filling system as confusion has led to poor reporting of profits with digital currencies in the country. дальше »
2018-10-20 21:00 | |
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Ripple Explains How Japan Dominates the Digital Asset Market
Japan has remained at the forefront of digital currency innovation. One of the world’s biggest Bitcoin exchange, Mt Gox, was based in Japan. However, after the $460-million Bitcoin theft and bankruptcy filing by the exchange in 2014, Japan didn’t immediately grow defensive. дальше »
2018-10-18 20:09 | |
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LINE’s Cryptocurrency Exchange Lists Its Own Token for Trading
The crypto exchange launched by Japan’s largest social network, LINE, announced the listing of its own token LINK (LNK) for trading against Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether. LNK Up For Trading on Bitbox Bitbox, the cryptocurrency exchange launched by messaging giant LINE, announced that it will list its very own token for trading against major digital currencies. дальше »
2018-10-17 06:00 | |
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The Case for Digital Asset Regulation Part 1: How Regulation Helped Make Japan the Leading Digital Asset Market
In 2014, one of the world’s biggest Bitcoin exchanges, Mt Gox, filed for bankruptcy after the theft of more than $460m of Bitcoins. With investors losing such a large amount of money, the nascent digital asset market looked under threat. дальше »
2018-10-15 19:08 | |
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Six Reasons Why Privacy Coins Are Not Just For Criminals
Privacy-centric digital currencies are coming under more scrutiny as their use on dark web marketplaces is on the rise. Law enforcement agencies and several financial regulators are concerned that anonymous digital currencies could be used to facilitate terrorist financing and money laundering in a de facto untraceable manner. дальше »
2018-10-7 21:00 | |
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In Japan, Exchange Operators Shore up Investor Protections After Thefts
The Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association says it will tighten investor protection stipulations after a wave of hacks on digital currency exchanges. Citing informed sources, the Japan Times reported the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) has agreed to revise certain self-imposed rules to keep investors safe in the wake of hacks. дальше »
2018-10-1 07:00 | |
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Japan’s FSA Demands Information From Crypto Exchange Zaif Regarding Recent Hack
Japanese cryptocurrency firm Tech Bureau Corp’s Zaif exchange was hacked mid-month, where digital coin losses amounted to 7 billion yen ($60 million). Today, the country’s financial watchdog has accused the firm of failing to provide details on how thieves hacked the exchange and also for not explaining its delay in reporting the hack itself. дальше »
2018-9-26 10:00 | |
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Japan’s Crypto Theft Rose Sharply in First 6 Months, Most Cases Due to Inadequate Password Strength
A recent study revealed that hackers are now increasingly targeting users of digital exchange platforms and the crypto exchanges themselves. But while the noted increase in crypto-related cyberattacks is global in trend, one of the hardest hit markets is probably Japan. дальше »
2018-9-25 15:14 | |
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Kraken: An Overview of One of Europe's Top Bitcoin Exchanges
In this overview, we explore Kraken and its journey from a Mt. Gox alternative to soften the blow of bitcoin’s dependence on just one exchange to becoming one of the most respected cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. дальше »
2018-9-27 21:21 | |
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Japan’s FSA to Add to Crypto Team for Exchange License Reviews
The Japanese financial regulatory body is contemplating an expansion of its team focused on cryptocurrency and related activities. Observing the growing interest of Japanese companies in establishing a digital currency exchange, The Financial Services Agency (FSA) is set to bring more breadth to its team in 2019, per a Reuters report dated September 12, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-15 19:30 | |
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Marshall Islands (Yes, the Country) is Launching a Controversial ICO, Preston Byrne Weighs In
The Marshall Islands Launching a Controversial ICO The Marshall Islands is conducting an ICO for a digital token called the Sovereign, or SOV. Yes, the sovereign nation of the Marshall Islands, a small country in the Pacific Ocean between Japan and Hawaii, is holding an ICO. дальше »
2018-9-14 08:24 | |
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Interest Towards Crypto in Japan is Rising So Rapidly That FSA Expands
According to Reuters Japan, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan, the country’s main financial watchdog, will expand its crypto team to respond to the rising growth of the digital asset sector. дальше »
2018-9-13 14:11 | |
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Huobi Declares Majority Stakeholdership in Eric Cheng’s BitTrade Platform
In a move that could send Japan’s cryptocurrency market skyrocketing into American digital assets trading, Huobi Global’s subsidiary Huobi Japan has been declared a majority stakeholder in Japan’s BitTrade platform. дальше »
2018-9-13 12:00 | |
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