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BitMEX Restricts Access to Japanese Residents, Citing Changes to Local Law
New BitMEX users in Japan will be unable to open positions after the exchange restricted some accounts in accordance with new regulations.
Why Crypto Exchange OKCoin Jumped Through Hoops to Get Licensed in Japan
While Japan is known for its retail market, crypto exchange OKCoin believes the country’s strict licensing regime will attract institutional investors.
Bitcoin Follows Stock Markets Higher; How Long Will They Move in Lockstep?
Crypto prices climbed with traditional market indexes Monday as traders wondered if bitcoin will remain a follower or break out and blaze its own path.
2 Arrested in Japan for Obtaining Crypto Linked to Coincheck’s $530 Million Hack
The men are alleged to have been offloading NEM taken from Coincheck since February.
Securitize Launches Tokenized Platform to Revitalize Japan’s Rural Property Market
The platform has been set up to help reinvigorate smaller towns and villages in rural Japan.
Coinbase Joins Japan’s Self-Regulatory Organization for Crypto Firms
The exchange’s membership of Japan’s self-regulatory organization for cryptocurrency firms indicates Coinbase still plans to launch services in the nation.
Fearing ‘Currency Struggle,’ Japanese Politicians Want G7 Response to China’s Digital Yuan
The group of lawmakers fears that the digital yuan could create economic disruption if it starts to replace the greenback in international markets.
Financial Firm SBI Holdings to Offer XRP Cryptocurrency as Shareholders’ Benefit
Japan’s crypto-friendly financial firm SBI Holdings is to give shareholders the option to receive the XRP cryptocurrency as a benefit. They can alternatively accept health supplements.
The Unsolved Mystery of How to Fund Public Protocols
Gitcoin, BCash and Zcash all try different paths to fund public protocol development, plus the latest in CBDCs from Japan and Cambodia and Andrew Yang on crypto.
Japan Must Be Ready if Demand for Digital Yen ‘Soars’: Central Bank Official
Japan needs to keep researching a central bank digital currency, even if it won’t launch one just yet, accord to the Bank of Japan’s deputy governor.
Japanese Lawmakers Will Propose Digital Yen to Counter Libra, China: Report
Around 70 politicians from Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party plan to propose the nation issues its own digital currency.
Binance in Talks to Launch Crypto Trading Joint Venture in Japan
The exchange said it is discussing a strategic partnership with a Softbank subsidiary and Japan-based exchange TaoTao to work together to provide “trading services” in the country.
Japan’s Financial Watchdog to Set Low Leverage Cap for Crypto Margin Traders: Report
Japan’s top financial regulator reportedly plans to reduce the risk to crypto margin traders by cutting the maximum allowed leverage.
JPMorgan Blockchain Payments Network Eyes January Japan Launch
JPMorgan’s Interbank Information Network will expand to Japan early next year, according to its executive director.
MUFG Teaming up With Indeed.com Owner to Launch Digital Currency for Payments: Report
Japan’s MUFG Bank and Recruit Holdings are reportedly launching a digital currency as part of a new payments initiative.
WATCH: Our On Tap Meetup In Tokyo United Japanese Blockchain Fans With the Global Makers
Our first Tokyo meetup, held with our friends at CoinDesk Japan, brought together investors, devs, and crypto lovers.
Cryptocurrency Donations to Politicians Legal In Japan Says Internal Affairs Minister
Crypto donations are legal and do not need to be approved for political donations like cash or securities.
Japan’s Nomura Invests in Line’s LVC to Develop Blockchain Financial Services
Nomura hopes to leverage Line’s vast user base and high-quality user experience to deliver financial services.
Japan’s Financial Regulator Issues Draft Guidelines For Funds Investing in Crypto
The instructions from the FSA are vague and obvious, but they indicate some movement on the regulatory front.