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Japan's Financial Watchdog Orders AML Shake-Up at 6 Crypto Exchanges

Japan's Financial Services Agency has issued business improvement orders to six licensed crypto exchanges operating in the country.

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Major Crypto Exchanges Face Action Over Money-Laundering Fears

Japan's Financial Service Agency is further cracking down on what it considers lax compliance with AML rules at larger, licensed exchanges.

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This Japanese Village Is Planning Its Own ICO

A Japanese village is launching the country's first Initial Coin Offering (ICO) on the municipal level.

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Japan Blasts Crypto Exchange Execs in First-Ever License Rejection

Japan's financial regulator has formally issued its first denial to a business registration application filed by cryptocurrency exchange FSHO.

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Japan to Deny Crypto Exchange Application in Regulatory First

The Financial Service Agency is reportedly planning to deny a registration application filed by a crypto exchange over KYC failings.

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Fujitsu Rolls Out System That Turns Reward Points into Blockchain Tokens

Fujitsu is launching a blockchain data processing system for retail merchants that tokenizes traditional promotion tools like coupons and stamps. 

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Crypto Startup Coinbase Names CEO for Japanese Subsidiary

Cryptocurrency startup Coinbase is officially headed to Japan.

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SBI Launches Japan's First Bank-Backed Crypto Exchange

Japanese banking giant SBI Holdings announced on Monday that its in-house cryptocurrency exchange is now live.

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Japan's Ban Is a Wake-Up Call to Defend Privacy Coins

To advocate for regulatory leniency, we must consider the advantages, not the disadvantages, that privacy coins will provide to the greater community.

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Japanese Regulator Sees Boost In Cryptocurrency Queries

Last year, Japanese consumers were asking more questions than ever about cryptocurrency trading and ICOs, new data reveals.

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