Japan
Japan's Financial Regulator Issues Draft Guidelines for Funds Investing in Crypto
The instructions from the FSA are vague and obvious, but they indicate some movement on the regulatory front.
Six Major Japanese Brokerages Form Security Token Offering Association
A self-regulatory organization has been formed in Japan to guide security token offerings.
Property Blockchain Projects Announced in Northeast Asia, One Sony-Related
A flurry of announcements related to property and blockchain in Korea and Japan were made in September.
Japan's Central Bank Chief Calls for International Effort on Libra Regulation
The governor of the Bank of Japan has called for global cooperation in regulating stablecoins like the Facebook-led Libra.
Messaging Giant LINE Wins Japan License for Crypto Exchange Business
LINE, provider of Japan's most popular messaging app, has just been approved for a cryptocurrency business license in the country.
Rakuten's Crypto Exchange Has Launched for Trading in 3 Cryptos
The Japanese e-commerce giant's Rakuten Wallet exchange has gone live for spot trading of bitcoin, ether and bitcoin cash against the yen.
15 Nations Plan Global Crypto Monitoring System Under FATF: Report
Fifteen nations are reported to be planning to set up a system to monitor crypto transactions.
SBI Crypto Exchange Adopts Tech to Help Meet FATF Standards
VC Trade, the crypto exchange launched by SBI Holdings, is integrating a new wallet solution to help it comply with international KYC standards.
Japanese Crypto Exchange Bitpoint Restarting Trade Services
The exchange lost 3 billion yuan during a hack on July 11.
Ripple Extends University Investment Program to Japan
Ripple Labs UBRI program adds two new universities amidst increasing pressure from market incumbents
