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Japanese police are investigating 30 people allegedly involved in the 2018 Coincheck hack
21.1.2021
Investigators reportedly identified the individuals by tracing the crypto exchange accounts used to launder the funds
Enjin Coin Becomes the First Gaming Cryptocurrency Approved by Japanese Regulators
21.1.2021
Enjin coin became the first gaming cryptocurrency approved in Japan after clearing out the well-known tough country regulator’s requirements. The green light is possible through a partnership with Hashport. ENJ Is Set to Be Listed in Coincheck on January 26 According to the announcement...
You Won’t Get a New GPU for a While. So Why Not Dig up Some of These Less Demanding, Underappreciated Games?
21.1.2021
Nvidia and AMD have released top-tier graphics cards for the next generation of gaming, but you can’t get them anywhere. Trump’s tariffs have raised prices even further this year. And while NVIDIA just announced yet another card—the affordable RTX 3060—I wouldn’t expect to get one of those anytime...
Japan Heading for Stage Two of its CBDC Pilot in Spring
21.1.2021
Japan’s central bank, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) is reportedly gearing up to move into the second phase of its three-part digital yen project- as the nation edges closer to rolling out a central bank digital currency (CDBC).
Officially the BoJ still remains firmly on the fence on the matter of CBDC...
Enjin Coin surges 71% after becoming first regulatory approved gaming token in Japan
19.1.2021
The asset recently received the blessing of the Japanese Virtual Currency Exchange Association
New Bitcoin ETP, Faster BNB Burn, Digital Euro, Enjin in Japan + More news
19.1.2021
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
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CoinShares, Europe's major digital asset manager, today announced the launch of a new physically-backed ETP, CoinShares Physical...
Unlock Your Nintendo Switch's Portable Potential With This Accessory Sale at GameStop
19.1.2021
Nintendo Switch Ultimate Case XL | $12 | GameStopNintendo Switch Car Headrest Mount | $12 | GameStopNintendo Switch Ring Wall Mount | $8 | GameStopThe one thing the Nintendo Switch has over every other console at the moment is accessory potential. The unique portable/console hybrid design lends...
Enjin Coin Becomes First Gaming Cryptocurrency Whitelisted for Use in Japan
19.1.2021
ENJ has been given the official nod by the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association, a self-regulatory body
‘Miss Bitcoin’ launches celebrity NFT art charity project
18.1.2021
Mai Fujimoto's Kizuna crypto donation platform is partnering with blockchain gaming platform Enjin to sell tokenized celebrity artwork
Mitsubishi and Tokyo Tech create blockchain system for P2P energy trading
18.1.2021
Beginning in April, the electronics giant and university R&D team will evaluate and tweak the new trading system's performance before commercialization
Grab a Vibrant Mario, Luigi, Wario, or Waluigi Beanie for $19 When You Stack These Discounts
17.1.2021
Mario, Luigi, Wario, Waluigi Beanie | $19 | Clip coupon & promo E4HATS10Read more
One Piece Editor Accidentally Clicked On Pirated Manga Site, Says Publisher
14.1.2021
To mark the One Piece reaching 1,000 chapters, there was YouTube live-stream earlier this week with the staff at the Weekly Jump offices. The editor of One Piece showed his smartphone screen. On it, viewers could see his browsing history. Oh dear. Read more
New Evangelion Film Delayed Once Again
14.1.2021
In a move that should surprise no one, anime studio Khara has delayed the upcoming Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time. Again.Read more
Universal Studios Japan Delays Super Nintendo World Again Due To Covid-19
14.1.2021
Super Nintendo World, the Mario and friends themed area at Universal Studios Japan, was scheduled to open next month on February 4. However, due to the state of emergency declared in Osaka, it will not.Read more
Japan’s FSA Says XRP Not a Security: Report
13.1.2021
The regulator's stance contrasts with that of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
From Pokémon To Studio Ghibli, Here Are Excellent Snow Sculptures
13.1.2021
It’s cold! Some places are seeing snow, which might mean snowball fights and snowmen. For one Twitter user in Japan, the freezing precipitation means excellent sculptures.Read more
Evangelion Is Teaming Up With Anna Sui For Fashion Items In Japan
13.1.2021
Over the years, Evangelion has done all sorts of collaborations, but its latest, with fashion designer Anna Sui, is one of the more interesting.Read more
Last Fall's Cyberattack On Capcom Compromised Personal Info On Over 16,000 People
12.1.2021
Last November, Capcom suffered a cyberattack. As previously reported, the group claiming responsibility for the attack said they downloaded around 1TB of data, containing things like employee’s visa records, customer bank details, and internal Capcom information. Read more
Fans Surprised By New CG Anime Show's Quality
12.1.2021
Cyberpunk manga Ex-Arm is getting a TV anime adaptation this month. The show, which is a CG anime, was originally slated for release last summer but got pushed back due to the pandemic. Read more
Japan-Exclusive Yakuza PSP Game Gets Fan Translation
12.1.2021
The popularity of the Yakuza franchise has exploded in the United States over the last few years, but we’ve mostly been getting games in the main series. Japan, on the other hand, has enjoyed a fair few exclusive spin-offs since the first game launched in 2005, one of which just got a...