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Cashless-Bound: Japan's Transport, e-Commerce Partnership on the Fast Track
11.6.2019
Japan’s transport and e-commerce heavyweights drive cashless payments
Yahoo Japan-Backed Exchange Launches Crypto-Yen Markets and Margin Trading
10.6.2019
Back in April 2018, it was revealed that Yahoo Japan was planning to launch a cryptocurrency exchange licensed by Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA). Now, a year later, Yahoo Japan’s trading platform Taotao is open offering BTC and ETH trading while also providing users with margin...
Cypherpunk Adam Back Speaks of Blockchain Benefits at G20 Meeting of Finance Ministers
10.6.2019
Cypherpunk Adam Back, often regarded as the father of virtual currencies, took part in an event at the G20 meeting of finance ministers
G20 Reaffirms It Will Apply Expected Tough New FATF Rules on Crypto
10.6.2019
The G20 has reaffirmed it will apply standards to counter money laundering and terrorism funding, soon to be finalized by the Financial Action Task Force
G20 Finance Ministers’ Meet Concluded In Japan, Multilateral Response To Crypto Suggested
10.6.2019
The G20 Summit of finance heads of the member countries met during the weekend in Japan, and cryptocurrencies were among the major discussion points. The leaders, including finance ministers and central bank governors, have stated that the Financial Stability Board (FSB), and global regulators must...
G20 Finance Leaders Ask Global Regulators to Consider Multilateral Response to Crypto
9.6.2019
The financial leaders of G20 countries urged the Financial Stability Board and other international bodies to monitor risks around crypto
G20 Starts Crypto Discussions – A Look at Global Standards
9.6.2019
Finance ministers and central bank governors from the G20 countries have gathered this weekend for a two-day meeting ahead of the G20 summit, and cryptocurrency is among the topics of discussion. Global standard-setting bodies have submitted their policies and provided tools to help the member...
What to Expect at G-20: Money Laundering and Crypto Discussion
9.6.2019
Cryptocurrency, privacy and money laundering: What to expect at the G-20 in Japan this weekend?
Mt. Gox’s Karpeles: Press Rumors About My Blockchain Plans Are False
7.6.2019
Mark Karpeles, the CEO of defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox, has told Cointelegraph that media reports have misrepresented his return to blockchain
Cardano Price Analysis: Cardano (ADA) is Extending its Reach to New Market Spaces Like China and Japan
6.6.2019
IOHK, Cardano’s ecosystem partner, is in talks with Chinese universities to design a Haskell training course. IOHK China team was invited to the International Fintech Innovation Conference in Sanya, to introduce Cardano to the Chinese. ADA/USD 3 Month Price Chart – TradingView ADA Coin...
Japan’s LINE Pay and Visa Partner on New Blockchain, Digital Payments Solutions
6.6.2019
LINE Pay Corp., the operator of fintech services on major Japanese messaging app LINE, is partnering with Visa on new blockchain and digital payments solutions
Former Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles Announces New Blockchain Startup
5.6.2019
Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles is dipping his feet back into the crypto industry as he wants to help Japan become a powerhouse within the blockchain economy. The former CEO of the now-defunct exchange told the media on June 5 about his new venture called Tristan Technologies. Also read: Mt...
Japan Hopes to Set Global Crypto Law Benchmark With Latest Regulatory Update
5.6.2019
Coincheck voices its concern over new crypto laws in Japan, while other exchanges claim to be excited as they await for the arrival of institutional investors
There’s 100 Unclaimed Bitcoin Cash Wallets Hidden Worldwide
5.6.2019
Over the last few months, the geocaching treasure hunt Findbitcoin.cash has gathered a bunch of new hidden BCH treasures. At the time of publication, there are approximately 105 concealed bitcoin cash wallets hidden all over the world with a large portion of these funds hidden in the U.S....
Japan: Tax Authorities Say Crypto Traders Owe Them $93 Million
5.6.2019
Tax authorities in Japan say cryptocurrency traders have failed to report gains valued at $93 million over the past several years
Japan’s Crypto Traders May Face Closer Scrutiny Over Tax Avoidance
5.6.2019
Japanese tax authorities are said to be planning to take action on the under-reporting of cryptocurrency-based profits
Crypto Tax Evasion ‘Rampant’ in Japan
5.6.2019
Cryptocurrency tax evasion is rife in Japan, per a report by local media. It claims that some 50 people and 30 companies have failed to declare over USD 92 million worth of cryptocurrency transactions.
Asahi Shimbun claims that the companies in question include a Tokyo-based enterprise that trades...
Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles to Serve as CTO of New Japanese Blockchain Venture
5.6.2019
Mark Karpeles — the former CEO of the now-defunct bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox — has revealed he will serve as the CTO of a new Japan-registered blockchain technology firm
Rakuten Partners With Japan’s Biggest Railway Firm to Promote Cashless Payments
5.6.2019
Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten has partnered with Japan’s biggest railway firm, the East Japan Railway Company (JR East), to promote cashless payments
Former Mt Gox CEO Karpeles Launches Startup to Build a Blockchain OS
5.6.2019
Former Mt. Gox chief Mark Karpeles has reportedly revealed he's "starting from zero" with a new blockchain project