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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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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

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A Japanese politician has proposed four changes to the taxation system he says will promote adoption of cryptocurrency in the country.

By Yogita KhatriDec 10, 2018

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Reported suspicious crypto transactions soared in the first 10 months of 2018, but fiat is still vastly more popular in money laundering.

By Yogita KhatriDec 6, 2018

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Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck, which suffered a major hack in January, has now reinstated services for all listed tokens on its platform.

By Yogita KhatriNov 26, 2018

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Police in Tokyo have arrested eight men alleged to have run a cryptocurrency pyramid scheme that amassed about $68.70 million.

By Yogita KhatriNov 15, 2018

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NTT DATA and a major Japanese insurer have completed a blockchain trial that speeds up marine cargo insurance claims.

By Yogita KhatriNov 12, 2018

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Cybersecurity experts from Mitsubishi Group say they may have identified data that could locate the hackers of the Zaif crypto exchange.

By Yogita KhatriNov 5, 2018