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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.
Six Major Japanese Brokerages Form Security Token Offering Association
A self-regulatory organization has been formed in Japan to guide security token offerings.
Property Blockchain Projects Announced in Northeast Asia, One Sony-Related
A flurry of announcements related to property and blockchain in Korea and Japan were made in September.
Japan’s Central Bank Chief Calls for International Effort on Libra Regulation
The governor of the Bank of Japan has called for global cooperation in regulating stablecoins like the Facebook-led Libra.
Messaging Giant LINE Wins Japan License for Crypto Exchange Business
LINE, provider of Japan’s most popular messaging app, has just been approved for a cryptocurrency business license in the country.
Rakuten’s Crypto Exchange Has Launched for Trading in 3 Cryptos
The Japanese e-commerce giant’s Rakuten Wallet exchange has gone live for spot trading of bitcoin, ether and bitcoin cash against the yen.
15 Nations Plan Global Crypto Monitoring System Under FATF: Report
Fifteen nations are said to be planning to set up a system to monitor crypto transactions alongside the Financial Action Task Force.
SBI Holdings’ Crypto Exchange Adopts New Tech to Help Meet FATF Standards
VC Trade, the crypto exchange launched by SBI Holdings, is integrating new tech to help it comply with new international KYC standards.
Japanese Crypto Exchange Bitpoint Restarting Trade Services
The exchange lost 3 billion yuan during a hack on July 11.
Ripple Extends University Investment Program to Japan
Ripple Labs UBRI program adds two new universities amidst increasing pressure from market incumbents
BitFlyer, Sumitomo Aim to Wrap up the Property Rentals Business With a Blockchain App
BitFlyer Blockchain and Japanese business giant Sumitomo Corporation will develop a blockchain app allowing users to sign rental contracts and more.
Japan Has FATF Green Light to Create ‘SWIFT Network’ for Crypto: Report
Japan is said to be leading the creation of an international cryptocurrency payments network similar to banking network SWIFT.
Hacked BITpoint Exchange to Refund 50,000 Affected Users in Crypto
BITPoint Japan has said that the roughly 50,000 users who lost funds in its recent hack will be reimbursed in cryptocurrency on a 1:1 basis.
Japan Creates Working Group to Discuss Facebook Libra Ahead of G7 Meeting
Japan has set up a working group to examine the issues raised by Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project ahead of a G7 meeting this week.
Hacked Crypto Exchange Bitpoint Discovers More Millions Are Missing
After a $30-million hack last week, Japan-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitpoint says it’s discovered that another $2.3 million is missing.
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.
Now Japanese Regulators Are Getting Anxious About Facebook’s Cryptocurrency
Japan’s central bank has joined the regulators worldwide expressing concerns over the potential risks posed by Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency.