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Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck, which suffered a $530 million hack in January of last year, is now a licensed entity.

By Yogita KhatriJan 11, 2019

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China’s internet censorship agency is bringing in regulations for blockchain service providers in the country.

By Yogita KhatriJan 10, 2019

Markets

Only seven out of 21 South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges inspected got a full pass in a recent government security audit.

By Yogita KhatriJan 10, 2019

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Thailand's Ministry of Finance has granted digital asset business licenses to four crypto firms, while rejecting two others.

By Yogita KhatriJan 10, 2019

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Japan’s financial regulator is reportedly looking to close a loophole that lets unregistered investment firms solicit funds in cryptocurrencies.

By Yogita KhatriJan 8, 2019

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Japan’s Financial Services Agency is considering the approval of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to a Bloomberg source.

By Yogita KhatriJan 7, 2019

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In his closing arguments in a Tokyo court, Mark Karpeles, former CEO of collapsed bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox, said he did not embezzle funds.

By Daniel PalmerDec 27, 2018

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The Indian government could possibly legalize cryptocurrencies, but with tough terms and conditions attached, a news report suggests.

By Yogita KhatriDec 26, 2018

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Three executives of UPbit, one of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, have been formally charged by the country’s prosecutors.

By Yogita KhatriDec 21, 2018

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Japanese prosecutors are seeking a 10-year sentence for former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles over embezzlement of user funds.

By Yogita KhatriDec 12, 2018