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
Japanese crypto exchanges are approved for self-regulation
Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association will be able to set rules to control the industry, it will also tighten requirements to tackle insider trading and money laundering. … [Read more...] about Japanese crypto exchanges are approved for self-regulation
Crypto news in brief (October 25, 2018): FISCO BCOS, Coinbase, USDC stablecoin, Alibaba, Bakkt, Royal Mint Gold, Japan
- The Financial Blockchain Shenzhen Consortium (FISCO) announced the launch of a coinless open-source blockchain platform - Coinbase has launched stablecoin USDC, backed one-to-one by U.S. dollar - Alibaba Cloud expanded its Blockchain as a Service (BaaS) offering outside of China - The UK Royal Mint has suspended its plan to launch gold-backed cryptourrency Royal Mint Gold … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (October 25, 2018): FISCO BCOS, Coinbase, USDC stablecoin, Alibaba, Bakkt, Royal Mint Gold, Japan
Blockchain boost as Japan eyes reform
Japan has announced it has formed a caucus to discuss regulatory changes for blockchain technology within the country. … [Read more...] about Blockchain boost as Japan eyes reform
Monex Group acquires cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck
Tokyo-based financial services company Monex Group announced that it would acquire 100% of shares in Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck valued at 3.6 billion yen (about $34 million). The deal is scheduled to be executed on April 16, 2018. … [Read more...] about Monex Group acquires cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck
Two minor Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges to shut down due to strict regulations
According to Nikkei, two Japanese exchanges are withdrawing their applications to register with Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) as cryptocurrency exchange operators. … [Read more...] about Two minor Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges to shut down due to strict regulations