To advocate for regulatory leniency, we must consider the advantages, not the disadvantages, that privacy coins will provide to the greater community.
Enquiries About Cryptocurrencies Tripled in 2017, Japan Regulator Says
Last year, Japanese consumers were asking more questions than ever about cryptocurrency trading and ICOs, new data reveals.
Coincheck Owner Monex Plans Proprietary Blockchain, ICO
The new owner of Japan’s Coincheck exchange, Monex Group, says creating its own blockchain with an ICO to follow is on its radar.
16 Japan Exchanges Pledge to ‘Restore Confidence’ at Regulatory Group Launch
A just-launched group of licensed cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan is looking to restore market confidence by adopting self-imposed rules.
Softbank Eyes Carbon Emissions Cuts with Green Energy Blockchain Pilot
A group of Japanese firms is planning a blockchain pilot that would allow rural consumers to trade renewable energy.
Cryptocurrency Exchange Kraken to Shutter Services in Japan
U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced it is shutting its doors for investors in Japan, citing operational costs.
BitFlyer Exchange Toughens User Verification Amid Watchdog Scrutiny
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange BitFlyer says it will revise its know-your-customer procedures after criticism from a financial regulator.
3.5 Million Traders: Japan Releases Domestic Cryptocurrency Statistics
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has published domestic cryptocurrency trading statistics for the first time.
Japanese Regulator Suspends Two Crypto Exchanges Over KYC Failings
Japan’s financial regulator has ordered two cryptocurrency exchanges to halt operations for two months due to insufficient KYC procedures.
Monex Confirms Coincheck Exchange Acquisition, Plans Future IPO
Japanese online brokerage Monex Group has confirmed a deal to acquire cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck, which suffered a major breach in January.
Japanese Research Group Calls for ‘Appropriate’ ICO Rules
A research group led by members of Japan’s private and public sectors called for ICO regulation and published its recommendations in a report today.
Japanese Brokerage Firm May Acquire Hacked Coincheck Exchange
Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck, which suffered a major hack early this year, may soon be under new management, reports say.
Report: 2 Japanese Crypto Exchanges to Shut Down
Two crypto exchanges in Japan are reportedly set to close amid growing regulatory scrutiny from regulators in the wake of a $500 million theft.
Yahoo Japan to Launch Cryptocurrency Exchange in 2018, Says Report
Yahoo Japan is planning to launch its own cryptocurrency exchange next year, Nikkei Asian Review reports.
Yahoo Japan to Launch Cryptocurrency Exchange in 2018, Says Report
Yahoo Japan is planning to launch its own cryptocurrency exchange next year, Nikkei Asian Review reports.
Japanese Crypto Users Lost $6 Million in Hacks Last Year, Say Police
Around $6.2 million-worth of cryptocurrency was hacked from exchange accounts and wallet services in 2017, Japan’s National Police Agency says.
Waking Dragon? Asia’s Token Economy Is Charging Full Speed Ahead
At the Token 2049 conference in Hong Kong, Asia’s vibrant market for cryptocurrencies and ICOs took the spotlight.
G20 Reveals Names and Dates for Next Week’s Crypto Talks
Cryptocurrencies are “an important item” on the agenda for next week’s G20 summit, documents show.
Japan to Call for G20 Action on Crypto Money Laundering
Japan is reportedly planning to use the G20 meeting next week to call for combined efforts to combat cryptocurrency use in money laundering.
Japan’s SBI Group Scraps Huobi Crypto Exchange Partnership
SBI Virtual Currency, a subsidiary of SBI Holdings, will no longer partner with Huobi Group on setting up two Japan-based cryptocurrency exchanges.