Japan

Japan's Crypto Traders May Face Closer Scrutiny Over Tax Avoidance

Japanese tax authorities are said to be planning to take action on the under-reporting of cryptocurrency-based profits.

By Daniel PalmerJun 5, 2019

Former Mt. Gox chief Mark Karpeles has reportedly revealed he's "starting from zero" with an IT project.

By Daniel PalmerJun 5, 2019

The Japanese government is creating new – and potentially expensive – rules for all cryptocurrency companies.

By John BiggsMay 31, 2019

A new crypto exchange platform in which Yahoo Japan owns a major stake is about to launch after over a year in development.

By Daniel PalmerMay 27, 2019

Japan’s financial watchdog is said to be inspecting crypto exchanges over anti-money laundering measures ahead of June's G20 meeting.

By Yogita KhatriMay 23, 2019

The guy who coined the term "hodl" has a real bitcoin story that only made his interest in the technology stronger.

Sumitomo, Japan’s third-largest bank by total assets, will launch blockchain-based trade finance services in the second half of this year.

By Yogita KhatriApr 25, 2019

Crypto exchanges Huobi Japan and Fisco were investigated by the country’s Financial Services Agency last week, according to Reuters sources.

By Yogita KhatriApr 23, 2019

Japanese crypto exchange Zaif, which was hacked for $60 million last year, is reinstating all services after being acquired by investment firm Fisco.

By Daniel PalmerApr 22, 2019

Japan's Amazon equivalent, Rakuten, has started accepting limited account registrations for its new cryptocurrency exchange.

By Yogita KhatriApr 17, 2019

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