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bitFlyer Acquires FTX Japan, Plans New Crypto Business
26.7.2024
According to a tweet, bitFlyer Holdings has completed its acquisition of the defunct crypto exchange FTX’s Japan arm. bitFlyer Holdingsは本日、FTX Japanの発行済株式100％の取得を完了しましたのでお知らせいたします。 これによりFTX Japanは当社の完全子会社となりました。 今後は8/26までに社名を変更し、新たにクリプトカストディ事業を展開する予定です。詳しくはこちら。https://t.co/Ks1aexAFLm...
BitFlyer acquires FTX Japan, plans to launch crypto ETFs
26.7.2024
The acquisition could be another step towards the first spot crypto ETF launching in Japanese markets
CoinShares secures 116% return from FTX claim sale
24.6.2024
CoinShares will reinvest $39.78 million from the sale of its FTX claim into growth opportunities and enhanced client services
Bitflyer Takes Over FTX’s Defunct Japanese Unit: NHK
20.6.2024
According to a local report, the Japan-based crypto exchange Bitflyer has acquired the failed Japanese unit of FTX. The report indicates that arrangements are currently underway to take over the business. Bitflyer Acquires Bankrupt FTX Japan, Local Report Claims On June 20, 2024, NHK reported that...
Japanese exchange BitFlyer to acquire FTX Japan
20.6.2024
FTX Japan, a Japanese subsidiary of the collapsed FTX exchange, is preparing to return with a new owner after repaying its customers in 2023
BitFlyer joins the list to comply with Japan’s Travel Rule
1.6.2023
Japan is moving with the time to adopt cryptocurrency. However, digital asset transactions are not as secure as one assumes them to be. Hence, there are tons of improvements that governments of respective countries are looking to implement in the days to come. Japan, for one, has decided...
bitFlyer adopts crypto deposit limits to comply with Travel Rule
30.5.2023
While adopting restrictions on transactions between exchanges, bitFlyer still supports transactions to and from self-custody wallets like MetaMask
Crypto Exchange bitFlyer Aligns Itself With FATF 'Travel Rule' With New Restrictions
30.5.2023
The company is only allowing crypto and transfers to platforms that comply with Coinbase-led Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology (TRUST)
Using bitFlyer to purchase NFTs: A guide
5.5.2023
Introduction to bitFlyer NFT Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are created using the same programming type used for cryptocurrency. NFTs are non-replaceable tokens produced using blockchain technology, and their popularity has increased since 2021. With NFTs, it is simple to determine whether...
Today in Crypto: Authorities Seize Domains of 9 Crypto Exchanges, US 30% Mining Tax Proposal Enters Budget, UK to Ban Cold Calls Selling Crypto, YouTuber Served on Twitter
3.5.2023
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BitFlyer USA Fined $1.2M by NYDFS for Not Meeting Cybersecurity Requirements
3.5.2023
https://www.dfs.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2023/05/ea20230502_bitflyer_usa_inc.pdf
Today in Crypto: Tel Aviv Stock Exchange to Let Nonbank Members' Customers Trade Crypto, Two Hackers Arrested in France, $70M in BTC and ETH Donated to Ukraine
27.2.2023
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BitFlyer founder seeks to reinstate self as CEO, leading firm to IPO: Report
27.2.2023
Despite stepping down as CEO for three years, Yuzo continued to have a significant influence on the company being the firm’s largest stakeholder
Japan to lift the ban on foreign stablecoins like USDT in 2023: Report
26.12.2022
None of the 31 crypto exchanges registered with Japan's Financial Services Agency are currently offering trading in stablecoins like USDT or USDC
Japanese Government Rewards Local Authorities With Non-Transferable NFTs
9.9.2022
According to reports, the Japanese government is one of the first countries to use non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as a supplementary award to local authorities that excelled in a digitization competition. The awards were given to local authorities as recognition for their efforts in using digital...
Japan’s bitFlyer Will ‘Pay Close Attention’ to Any Ethereum Proof-of-Work Hard Fork
24.8.2022
The Japanese crypto exchange bitFlyer has said it will “pay close attention” to any hard forks that may happen as a result of Ethereum’s (ETH) transition from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS), and that forked tokens that continue to rely on PoW could be supported.
Writing in a blog post...
Private Equity Fund Reportedly Plans to Buy Majority Stake in Japan Major Crypto Exchange
4.4.2022
A Japanese, Singapore-based private equity fund is allegedly set to buy a controlling stake in bitFlyer, Japan’s major crypto exchange.
Per Nikkei and CoinPost, the move has been made by the ACA Group, which has agreed on a deal with a coalition of shareholders of the firm bitFlyer Holdings....
Coinbase and 17 Other Crypto Firms Launch ‘Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology’
17.2.2022
On Wednesday, the publicly-listed cryptocurrency firm Coinbase announced the launch of a collaborative effort called TRUST, which stands for “Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology.” The plan is described as an “industry-driven solution” developed to comply with...
13 Crypto Exchanges Custody 7% of the Crypto Economy, Coinbase Dominates With $56.2B AUM
2.1.2022
As 2022 begins, 13 different cryptocurrency exchange platforms have more than a billion dollars each in digital currencies held in reserves. Between all 13 trading platforms, the group of exchange platforms hold a whopping $165.25 billion worth of bitcoin, ethereum, and tether. 13 Crypto Exchanges...
5 Crypto Exchanges Custody 1.6 Million Bitcoin or Close to 8% of the Capped Supply
13.12.2021
As of December 12, around 90% of all the bitcoin that will ever exist is in circulation today, and the top five exchanges hold 1.6 million bitcoin. The bitcoin holdings on Coinbase, Binance, Huobi, Kraken, and Okex combined represent 7.96% of the 21 million bitcoin supply cap. The bitcoin held...