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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
Malaysia Begins Approving Crypto Exchange Registrations
5.6.2019
Malaysia’s securities commission has begun registering cryptocurrency exchanges after it started regulating the crypto space earlier this year. The first three crypto trading platform operators have been conditionally approved and given nine months to comply with registration requirements....
Digital Coins to be Minted by Global Banks For Faster Overseas Money Transfers
3.6.2019
As per the latest reports doing the rounds since today morning, leading banks in Europe, Japan, and the United States are in the process of building digital coins that are based on the blockchain technology. These digital coins will be used as a handy tool to settle cross-border money transfers...
Japan Officially Approves Amendment Bill, To Bring Changes In Two Laws Governing Cryptocurrencies
2.6.2019
Japan has officially approved a new amendment bill on Friday, which will allow lawmakers to amend two laws related to crypto assets in the country. The bill was prepared by Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) and has now been passed by both the houses of the Japanese Parliament. The bill...
US, Japan Top Sources of Traffic to Crypto Exchanges Globally: Study
1.6.2019
According to recent research, the United States is the source of the most traffic to cryptocurrency exchanges
G20 International Watchdog Says Regulators Need Better Crypto Risk Assessments
1.6.2019
The FSB urges regulators to stay on top of risk management policies for the rapidly-changing cryptocurrency space
Japan Hardens Rules for Cryptocurrency Storage and Trading
31.5.2019
The Japanese government is creating new – and potentially expensive – rules for all cryptocurrency companies
SBI Ripple Asia to Trial Store Settlement Service for XRP-Powered Payments App MoneyTap
31.5.2019
SBI Ripple Asia is launching a store settlement service affiliated with SBI Holdings and Ripple’s jointly developed consumer-focused XRP-powered payments app MoneyTap
Japan Officially Approves Bill to Amend National Legislation Governing Crypto Regulation
31.5.2019
The Japanese House of Representatives has officially approved a new bill to amend national laws that govern crypto regulation
Japanese Financial Services Agency Approaches Crypto ETFs With Caution, Cites Volatility
30.5.2019
Cryptocurrency-based exchange-traded funds are reportedly being approached with caution by the Japanese Financial Services Agency
New Cryptocurrency Bill Advances in Japan, Regulator Explains
30.5.2019
Japan’s House of Representatives has passed a new cryptocurrency bill with additional requests for the government to incorporate into law. News.Bitcoin.com talked to Japan’s top financial regulator to find out the implications of this bill and the proposed resolution. Also read: Indian...
Taotao: Yahoo-Backed Exchange Enters Japan Market Amid Renewed Interest in Crypto
30.5.2019
Yahoo Japan is about to enter the local market — its affiliated exchange, Taotao, will go live on May 30
G20 Countries to Follow FATF to Devise Integrated Crypto Standards
29.5.2019
The assembly of 20 biggest economies of the world, G20, has decided to announce regulations on cryptocurrencies to counter financial terrorism and money laundering in their last meeting. The members are now discussing how to devise the standards that were set by the FATF as the next G20 summit...
Rakuten Wallet Partners With CipherTrace to Assure Safety of Its Upcoming Crypto Exchange
29.5.2019
A new partnership between Rakuten and CipherTrace is set to ensure safety and AML compliance for its upcoming crypto exchange
To Implement The Blockchain Technology In Japan, Pundi X Team Up With BCCC
29.5.2019
Recently, Pundi X has been effectively implementing the adoption of blockchain technology and the utilization of digital currencies while complying with the rules and regulations of every nation. Intending to work as a team with the blockchain developers in Japan, they have joined with...
G20 Countries Start Implementing Unified Cryptocurrency Standards
29.5.2019
As the G20 summit approaches, member countries have been discussing how to implement the standards set by intergovernmental organizations such as the Financial Action Task Force. While there may be some challenges in complying with the standards, the European Central Bank says the risks crypto...
Yahoo Japan owns a major stake in the soon to be launched cryptocurrency exchange, Taotao
28.5.2019
Taotao announced in a tweet that its crypto exchange platform will be live on May 30. The Taotao exchange is owned by Yahoo Japan. 【営業開始日についてのお知らせ】お待たせいたしました☺️仮想通貨取引所「TAOTAO」のサービスを2019年5月30日（木）正午（予定）より開始いたします！営業開始まで今しばらくお待ちくださいませ。#TAOTAO #仮想通貨 — TAOTAO (@taotao_ex) May 27, 2019 TaoTao would...
Yahoo Japan-Backed Crypto Exchange Taotao Launches This Week
27.5.2019
A new crypto exchange platform in which Yahoo Japan owns a major stake is about to launch after over a year in development