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After a major hack on the Zaif exchange, its operator has now revealed a refund plan that will see it being taken over by another crypto firm.

By Wolfie ZhaoOct 11, 2018

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A Coinbase executive has said that the crypto exchange's licensing application in Japan is ongoing and will "certainly" be completed in 2019.

By Wolfie ZhaoOct 10, 2018

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Japanese IT giant GMO Internet is jumping on the stablecoin bandwagon, planning the launch of a yen-pegged cryptocurrency in 2019.

By Wolfie ZhaoOct 9, 2018

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MoneyTap, a blockchain money transfer app built by SBI Holdings and Ripple, has just gone live in Japan.

By Daniel PalmerOct 4, 2018

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A joint venture between SBI Holdings and Ripple has moved a step closer to launching its blockchain-based payments app for consumers.

By Wolfie ZhaoSep 26, 2018

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Japan's top financial regulator is seeking answers from the operator of the Zaif cryptocurrency exchange.

By Stan HigginsSep 25, 2018

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Financial giant SBI Group has announced that it is testing a crypto token called "S coin" to enable retail payments over mobile devices.

By Daniel PalmerSep 25, 2018

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Japan's police agency has released data revealing that cyberattacks leading to thefts of cryptocurrency rose sharply earlier this year.

By Daniel PalmerSep 20, 2018

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Yet another Japan-based cryptocurrency exchange has been hacked, losing about $60 million worth of cryptocurrency, including 6,000 bitcoins.

By Wolfie ZhaoSep 20, 2018

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South Korean telco LG Uplus is to trial a blockchain-based mobile payment service aimed to let travelers save fees when shopping abroad.

By Daniel PalmerSep 17, 2018