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Six Major Central Banks to Collaborate on Digital Currency Research
21.1.2020
The central banks of Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, European Union, Sweden and Switzerland and the Bank for International Settlements created a CBDC research group
Crypto Fights for Freedom in India’s Supreme Court, Critics Cite Risk
19.1.2020
Indian judges presiding over the RBI v. Crypto case have repeatedly showcased their willingness to learn about digital currencies and blockchain-based tech
Crypto News From Japan: Jan. 13-17 in Review
18.1.2020
This week’s news from Japan includes heightened interest from Binance, a new working group on security tokens, and more
Binance Partners With Two Subsidiaries of Yahoo Japan
17.1.2020
Taking pride in being one of the world’s highly acclaimed crypto exchange trading platforms, Binance has announced its strategic partnership with two subsidiaries of Yahoo Japan named Z Corporation and TaoTao Inc. The crucial partnerships are aimed to proliferate the business of Binance in...
Binance in Talks to Launch Crypto Trading Joint Venture in Japan
17.1.2020
The exchange said it is discussing a strategic partnership with a Softbank subsidiary and Japan-based exchange TaoTao to work together to provide "trading services" in the country
Binance Eyes Japanese Market with Yahoo Japan, TaoTao Partnership
17.1.2020
Source: Instagram, Binance
Binance has revealed that it is “preparing to launch trading services for users in Japan” – and is currently in advanced talks with the operator of Yahoo Japan, which runs a licensed cryptocurrency exchange in the country.
In an official post, Binance stated that it...
Binance CEO Says Compliance Is Key for New Strategic Partnership in Japan
17.1.2020
Binance has begun negotiations for a strategic partnership with two Japanese firms: Z Holdings and cryptocurrency exchange TaoTao
Binance Exchange to Restrict Access to Japan Residents
16.1.2020
Binance is set to restrict access to Japanese residents at an unspecified date
Japanese Regulator Officially Proposes Cutting Crypto Margin Trading Leverage Cap
14.1.2020
Japanese financial regulators have officially proposed cutting the leverage cap for crypto margin trading from 4x to 2x
Regulatory Roundup: EU-Wide Crypto Regulations, New Rules in Europe, US, Asia
14.1.2020
In this roundup, we cover EU-wide crypto regulations and individual countries’ new digital asset rules including Austria and the U.K. We also cover numerous crypto regulatory developments in the U.S., China, Japan, South Korea, India, and the Philippines. Also read: Regs Roundup: SEC Actions...
Japan and Philippines Discuss Pro-Crypto Laws, Cooperation Among Asian Countries
13.1.2020
Japanese Minister Naokazu Takemoto and Philippine Cabinet member Raul Lambino of Crypto Valley of Asia recently met to discuss Asian countries’ crypto regulations. They urge the Philippine Congress to introduce legislation on cryptocurrencies and security tokens, calling for cooperation among...
Japan’s Financial Watchdog to Set Low Leverage Cap for Crypto Margin Traders: Report
13.1.2020
Japan's top financial regulator reportedly plans to reduce the risk to crypto margin traders by cutting the maximum allowed leverage
Crypto News From Japan: Jan. 6-10 in Review
12.1.2020
Statements on China’s digital currency, a blockchain-based letter of credit and more headlined news in Japan this past week
Japan Crypto Exchanges Face Imminent Margin Trading Limits: Report
11.1.2020
Japan is planning to take a harder line on crypto margin trading, sources tell the media
Former Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles Seeks to Put Longstanding Lawsuit to Rest
9.1.2020
Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles aims to close proceedings against him in the state of Illinois by filing for summary judgment on multiple counts
SBI, GMO Reportedly Sign Deal with Operator of World’s Largest Bitcoin Mining Site
7.1.2020
Japanese financial services giant SBI and internet provider GMO have reportedly agreed to process crypto transactions at what is set to become the world’s largest mining site
Huobi Heats up Competition in Japan With a New Banking Deal
7.1.2020
Source: iStock/Sean_Kuma
Cryptocurrency exchange Huobi Japan has struck a partnership with Japan Net Bank, an online bank.
The deal, per a press release, will allow Huobi Japan customers to make fast yen deposits with a processing time of around 20 minutes at both Japan Net Bank itself, as well...
Regulatory Roundup: China Blockchain ETF, France New Crypto Rules, Tokens Like Money in Russia
31.12.2019
In this roundup, we cover Russia’s supreme court recognizing tokens as assets like money and property, France’s new crypto regulatory framework, and several industry developments in China, including a blockchain ETF filing. We also cover Japan’s world conference for decentralized...
2019 to 2020: Insiders, Outsiders and Experimenters in Crypto Regulation: Part 1
30.12.2019
Is crypto regulation the same for the world’s center of financial and trade systems — in Europe, the U.S. and Japan?
Asia’s Love Affair With Blockchain Is Blossoming
28.12.2019
Far away from western eyes, Asian blockchain projects are thriving. A vibrant ecosystem of public and permissioned chains has sprung to life in Asia, aided by government and big business endorsement of distributed ledger technology (DLT). Many of these chains are virtually unknown outside of...