The instructions from the FSA are vague and obvious, but they indicate some movement on the regulatory front.
110 Crypto Exchanges Are Reportedly Trying to Get Licensed in Japan
In 2019 the Financial Services Agency has approved 3 new exchanges, following a year without any new openings.
Japan Watchdog Orders Improvements After Fisco Crypto Exchange ‘Violations’
Fisco, owner of the Zaif crypto exchange, is being forced to upgrade its management systems after an investigation by Japan’s financial watchdog.
LINE’s Crypto Exchange Could Win Japan License This Month, Report Says
Japanese messaging giant LINE may soon be able to open a cryptocurrency exchange for its 80 million users based in the country.
Japan Scrutinizing Crypto Exchanges Ahead of G20 Summit
Japan’s financial watchdog is said to be inspecting crypto exchanges over anti-money laundering measures ahead of June’s G20 meeting.
Crypto Exchanges Huobi and Fisco Investigated by Japan Watchdog: Report
Crypto exchanges Huobi Japan and Fisco were investigated by the country’s Financial Services Agency last week, according to Reuters sources.
E-Commerce Giant Rakuten Wins License for New Crypto Exchange
Japan’s Financial Service Agency has licensed a cryptocurrency exchange being rebranded and relaunched by internet giant Rakuten.
Coincheck Wins Crypto Exchange License 12 Months After Major Hack
Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck, which suffered a $530 million hack in January of last year, is now a licensed entity.
Japan Eyes Regulation of Unregistered Crypto Investment Schemes
Japan’s financial regulator is reportedly looking to close a loophole that lets unregistered investment firms solicit funds in cryptocurrencies.
Japan’s Financial Regulator May Green Light Crypto ETFs: Report
Japan’s Financial Services Agency is considering the approval of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to a Bloomberg source.
Japan’s Financial Regulator Mulls Cap on Cryptocurrency Margin Trading
Japan’s Financial Services Agency is planning to put a cap on the leverage available to crypto margin traders to curb speculation and risk.
Japanese Crypto Exchange Group Gets Legal Status to Self-Regulate Industry
Japan’s financial regulator has formally approved a crypto exchange association, giving it legal powers to police the industry.
Coinbase Confident Japanese Crypto Exchange License Arriving in 2019
A Coinbase executive has said that the crypto exchange’s licensing application in Japan is ongoing and will “certainly” be completed in 2019.
Japan Regulators Seek Answers in Wake of Zaif’s $60 Million Crypto Hack
Japan’s top financial regulator is seeking answers from the operator of the Zaif cryptocurrency exchange.
Japan’s FSA Expands Crypto Team to Handle Exchange License Reviews
Japan’s financial regulator is recruiting more people next year to handle the growing interest among Japanese companies in a crypto exchange license.
G20 Crypto Regulations Could Unleash Real Blockchain Change
Increased regulation, as long as it is done with industry cooperation and the aim of de-risking the broader market, will hasten blockchain adoption.
Japan’s Financial Watchdog Orders AML Shake-Up at 6 Crypto Exchanges
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has issued business improvement orders to six licensed crypto exchanges operating in the country.
Major Crypto Exchanges Face Action Over Money-Laundering Fears
Japan’s Financial Service Agency is further cracking down on what it considers lax compliance with AML rules at larger, licensed exchanges.
Japan Blasts Crypto Exchange Execs in First-Ever License Rejection
Japan’s financial regulator has formally issued its first denial to a business registration application filed by cryptocurrency exchange FSHO.
Japan to Deny Crypto Exchange Application in Regulatory First
The Financial Service Agency is reportedly planning to deny a registration application filed by a crypto exchange over KYC failings.