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Bitcoin Adoption Fund launched by Japan’s $500B Nomura bank
19.9.2023
The Bitcoin Adoption fund will have long-only exposure to Bitcoin and be available to institutional investors
Japan Blockchain Association Urges Tokyo to Overhaul Crypto Tax System
31.7.2023
An industry organization in Japan has suggested that the government should reform taxation rules for crypto assets and transactions. Its members are convinced that the current tax regulations hinder growth of the Web3 economy in the country and discourage taxpayers from holding and using...
Japanese and Singaporean regulators join forces on crypto pilot project
27.6.2023
"Decentralized financial ecosystem continues to develop in complexity, and it is important to address emerging risks," said FSA official Mamoru Yanase
Japan's largest airline launches NFT marketplace
30.5.2023
The platform is part of Air Nippon Airways' ongoing expansion into the intersection of airlines and Web3
G7 pushes accelerating global implementation of ‘travel rule’ for crypto assets
15.5.2023
Group of 7 members met in Japan, where they discussed CBDCs and crypto regulation, with an eye towards quickly implementing the “travel rule” for crypto assets
Mt. Gox repayment registrations closed: Here’s what’s next
7.4.2023
The deadline for repayment registration for those affected by the Mt. Gox closed, and now the trustee released a statement on its next steps in the repayment process
Japan considers implementing tax reforms to prevent capital flight of crypto startups
25.8.2022
Industry experts say that the current scheme is stifling domestic innovation in the virtual currency sector
HARTi and Mitsui Sumitomo roll out NFT insurance coverage for claims
26.7.2022
The company said the move intends to cover all NFTs listed on the HARTi platform with no cost to the seller
Japan passes bill to limit stablecoin issuance to banks and trust companies
3.6.2022
The Japanese government is rushing to enforce new stablecoin laws in the aftermath of the Terra collapse
Japanese police arrest alleged masterminds behind $55M ‘AI-led‘ crypto scam
14.7.2021
Four men have been arrested in Aichi Prefecture for allegedly running a fraudulent crypto scheme that drew in 20,000 Japanese investors and raised 6 billion yen
Coinbase Approved to Enter Japanese Cryptocurrency Market
23.6.2021
Coinbase is now registered as a cryptocurrency exchange to operate in Japan. The Japanese financial regulator has approved Coinbase to trade five cryptocurrencies. Japan’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), announced last week that it has registered Coinbase as...
Japanese watchdog issues warning to crypto derivatives exchange Bybit
31.5.2021
The warning comes in response to Bybit’s marketing campaign that reportedly targeted Japanese investors
Rakuten's customers can now use Bitcoin for shopping
1.3.2021
Japanese retail giant Rakuten has integrated its crypto wallet with its payment app, enabling consumers to directly load and convert their Bitcoin holdings for use in everyday spending
Number of Active Crypto Traders in Japan Decreased Mid-COVID
4.8.2020
A report updated by Japan’s self-regulatory body JVCEA shows the number of active crypto traders in the country decreased in March
Japan’s Dormant BTC Trading Accounts Wake up as Bitcoin Price Rallies
1.8.2020
“Old-time” Japanese crypto traders are coming back as Bitcoin recovers to $10K
Monex's US Subsidiary TradeStation to Launch Crypto Lending Service
29.7.2020
U.S. online brokerage TradeStation will soon launch its own cryptocurrency lending service
Door Still Open for Future ZEC Relisting, Liquid Exchange COO Says
25.7.2020
Japanese exchange Liquid is not closed to the idea of relisting Zcash, an asset the outfit recently delisted due to regulatory precaution
Liquid Exchange Confirms Asset Delistings Due to Regulatory Requirements
25.7.2020
Japanese exchange Liquid officially announced the delisting of 27 assets, citing regulatory precautions
Cardano Foundation Warns About Suspicious Activities in Japan
9.7.2020
The Cardano Foundation has warned that a suspicious firm is trying to rake in investments by claiming contact with the foundation
BitFlyer Partners With Brave to Develop New Crypto Wallet
9.7.2020
Brave has found a major partner in Japan to explore the growing Japanese market with