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Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck to debut Nasdaq trading
11.12.2024
Following a $1.3 billion merger, Coincheck’s ordinary shares and warrants will start trading on the Nasdaq on Dec. 11
DMM Bitcoin Breach: Japanese Crypto Exchange Shutters Operations Amid Hack Fallout
3.12.2024
Beleaguered Japanese crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin is set to cease operations after transferring its assets to SBI VC Trade Co. DMM Bitcoin Takes Action to Avoid Inconveniencing Users Beleaguered Japanese crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin is set to cease operations. Its assets will be transferred to SBI...
Japanese Regulator Issues Warning Letters to 5 Unregistered Crypto Exchanges
30.11.2024
Japan’s financial regulator, the FSA, has cracked down on five unregistered cryptocurrency exchanges targeting Japanese residents. Users of 5 Exchanges May Lack Asset Protection The Financial Services Agency (FSA), Japan’s financial regulator, announced Nov. 29 that it has issued warning...
Japanese FSA Cracks Down on Unregistered Crypto Exchanges
29.11.2024
The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) has issued warnings to five unregistered cryptocurrency exchanges for operating without proper…
Metaplanet to raise $62M for more Bitcoin, with current stash at 1,142 BTC
29.11.2024
If successful with its fundraising, Metaplanet could purchase roughly 652 extra Bitcoin for $62 million
Coincheck Makes History as First Japanese Exchange Listed on Nasdaq
20.11.2024
As the crypto space chases mainstream success, one of the institutions within it that has led the charge is crypto exchanges. This is to be expected as crypto exchanges are one of the most important businesses, helping investors to buy and sell their assets. On top of this, the state of crypto...
BIT Mining to pay $10M fine for bribing Japanese politicians in former life
19.11.2024
BIT Mining, previously known as online sports casino 500.com, made around $2.5 million worth of bribes to Japanese officials between 2017 and 2019
SEC approves Coincheck as first Japanese crypto exchange on Nasdaq
13.11.2024
Coincheck is set to make history as the first Japanese crypto exchange to list on Nasdaq, following SEC approval
Metaplanet becomes Asia’s second-largest corporate Bitcoin holder
28.10.2024
Metaplanet’s latest Bitcoin purchase makes it the second-largest corporate Bitcoin holder in Asia behind Boyaa Interactive International, which holds 1,100 BTC.
Monero Decrypted? Japanese Police Report Breakthrough in Flow Analysis Development
23.10.2024
The Japanese National Police Agency’s Cyber Special Investigation Division announced the arrest of a suspect accused of money laundering, computer fraud, and credit card phishing crimes. Japanese authorities disclosed that they identified the suspect by analyzing his operations on Monero,...
Japanese Entertainment Giant’s Crypto Arm in Partnerships to Support Web3 Economy
23.10.2024
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Crypto has secured Neoclassic Capital, a Florida-based global investment firm, as its lead investor. DMM Crypto also partnered with Presto, a quantitative trading company. The investments will support DMM Crypto’s Seamoon Protocol, which aims to create...
Japanese authorities trace Monero, arrest 18 in $670K laundering case
21.10.2024
The group of scammers has been under investigation by Japan’s newly formed cybercrime unit since August
Metaplanet shares jump 15% after buying 107 Bitcoin
15.10.2024
Metaplanet has already doubled its Bitcoin holdings this month across four purchases totaling over 450 Bitcoin
Which PC games have the highest % of U.S. (or Japanese) players?
11.10.2024
Also: a giant week for Steam debuts, and a whole bunch of news
Tokyo’s Metaplanet Grows Its Bitcoin War Chest to $45 Million
11.10.2024
Metaplanet, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has bolstered its bitcoin (BTC) holdings with the purchase of an additional 108.99 BTC. Following this recent acquisition, the Japanese investment firm now boasts a total of 748.50 BTC in its reserves. A ¥1 Billion Bitcoin Bet:...
Here's Our Favorite Cosplay From Anime NYC 2024
8.10.2024
The hollowed halls of the Javits Center in New York City are accustomed to ferrying cosplayers around conventions. Whether it’s New York Comic-Con in October or Anime NYC in August, the Manhattan meetups always bring us some incredible costumes and fabulous fits. This year, Anime NYC was...
Aptos Labs enters Japan through HashPalette acquisition
3.10.2024
Aptos Labs’ acquisition of HashPalette positions the company to integrate Japanese businesses into its blockchain ecosystem and expand Web3 innovation
Nigerian Think Tank, Japanese Tech Firm Partner on Blockchain Research
18.9.2024
The Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER) partnered with Soramitsu, a Japanese tech firm, to improve NISER’s research faculty’s knowledge of blockchain technology. Soramitsu will focus on specific areas like SORA, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs),...
Ripple’s CEO Hints at XRP-Yen Stablecoin for Japanese Market
12.9.2024
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse holds a belief that Japan presents a promising market for stablecoins. Brad predicts there…
Japanese power giant TEPCO explores ‘green’ Bitcoin mining: Report
9.9.2024
The company aims to prevent wasted renewable energy through curtailment and promote the widespread use of Bitcoin mining