The launch of Japan’s first bank-backed cryptocurrency exchange has again been postponed as it seeks to strengthen security measures.
Class Actions Mount as Coincheck Lingers Over Crypto Heist Refunds
Japanese exchange Coincheck is facing another class action lawsuit demanding cryptocurrency refunds and compensation for hack losses.
Japan’s Finance Watchdog Eyeing ICO Regulation, Says Report
Japan’s financial regulator is reportedly mulling the creation of a regulatory framework for firms raising funds through initial coin offerings.
Japan’s Exchanges Report 669 Cases of Suspected Crypto Money Laundering
Japan’s police agency has said hundreds of cases of suspected money laundering were reported from domestic cryptocurrency exchanges in 2017.
Customer Tries to Withdraw $20 Trillion in Crypto Exchange Glitch
A system error at a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange saw a user attempt to make off with a huge amount of bitcoin, according to reports.
Report: Japanese Crypto Exchanges Unite to Form Self-Regulatory Group
A group of Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges is reportedly uniting to form a new self-regulatory body in the wake of the recent Coincheck hack.
Japan’s Finance Watchdog to Inspect 15 Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges
The Japanese government said today that inspections will take place at 15 unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges in light of a recent major hack.
Why Japan Fell in Love with Monacoin, the Cat Meme Cryptocurrency
Japan’s quest for the novel and locally-made has extended to altcoins, as fans create a cultural ecosystem around monacoin.