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
Japan calls for joint cryptocurrency regulation to combat money laundering
Japanese authorities have emphasised the need for international laws governing digital money to decrease a risk of money laundering. … [Read more...] about Japan calls for joint cryptocurrency regulation to combat money laundering
Crypto news in brief (March 7, 2018): South Korea, Far Eastern Air, Ripple, MoneyTap
South Korean government officials are banned from trading or holding cryptocurrencies. Far Earstern Air will accept payments in cryptocurrencies. A consortium of Japanesse banks will release a blockchain-based payment application MoneyTap. … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (March 7, 2018): South Korea, Far Eastern Air, Ripple, MoneyTap
Japan increases vigilance after a massive cryptocurrency theft
Japanese authorities have cast a severe look at cryptocurrency exchanges after last week’s theft of $530 million from Coincheck. Japan’s financial regulator has announced it will take steps to inspect business practices of trading platforms to make sure they comply with proper security measures. … [Read more...] about Japan increases vigilance after a massive cryptocurrency theft
Bitcoin adoption grows rapidly in Japan
Despite some governments' efforts to play down the importance of cryptocurrencies, Japan legalized bitcoin as a legal payment method in April 2017. There's been a lot of progress since then. … [Read more...] about Bitcoin adoption grows rapidly in Japan