Japan's top financial authorities are preparing a plan to build blockchain-based infrastructure for settling stocks and Japanese government bonds, in a move that could overhaul how securities transactions are completed in the country's financial markets. … [Read more...] about Japan plans blockchain system to speed stock and bond settlement
Japan gears up for crypto surge as firms bet on regulatory easing
Japanese financial firms and crypto exchanges are positioning themselves as Tokyo hints at loosening its rules on digital assets — a move that could reshape one of Asia’s most tightly controlled crypto markets. … [Read more...] about Japan gears up for crypto surge as firms bet on regulatory easing
Japan to allow VCs to invest directly in crypto and Web3 startups
Japan moves closer to allowing venture capital firms and other investment funds to hold digital assets directly. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s administration agreed to submit a revised bill to implement the change. … [Read more...] about Japan to allow VCs to invest directly in crypto and Web3 startups
Binance will soon launch operations in Japan
Binance Japan will offer services after acquiring Sakura Exchange BitCoin … [Read more...] about Binance will soon launch operations in Japan
Binance acquires Japanese crypto exchange Sakura Exchange BitCoin
The move allows Binance to enter the local market with a license … [Read more...] about Binance acquires Japanese crypto exchange Sakura Exchange BitCoin
E-Commerce giant Rakuten allows customers to convert loyalty points to cryptocurrency
Rakuten, the major Japanese online retailer, has launched a service that enables users to convert their loyalty points (Rakuten Super Points) to bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), or bitcoin cash (BCH). … [Read more...] about E-Commerce giant Rakuten allows customers to convert loyalty points to cryptocurrency
Crypto news in brief (April 18, 2019): Binance Chain, Sirin Labs, Coinbase, Binance, Japan, TON Labs
- Binance has launched its own blockchain - Sirin Labs has laid off 25% of its workforce - Coinbase has expanded crypto-to-crypto conversions and trading services to 11 more countries - Binance brought in $78 million in profits in Q1 2019 - Japanese FSA is planning to force cryptocurrency exchanges to tighten their security - TON Labs has partnered with German payment … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (April 18, 2019): Binance Chain, Sirin Labs, Coinbase, Binance, Japan, TON Labs
Railway tickets in Japan could be soon purchased with crypto
Japanese commuters could soon be able to pay for train journeys with crypto. … [Read more...] about Railway tickets in Japan could be soon purchased with crypto