Japan

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The new owner of Japan's Coincheck exchange, Monex Group, says creating its own blockchain with an ICO to follow is on its radar.

By Wolfie ZhaoApr 26, 2018

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A just-launched group of licensed cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan is looking to restore market confidence by adopting self-imposed rules.

By Wolfie ZhaoApr 24, 2018

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A group of Japanese firms is planning a blockchain pilot that would allow rural consumers to trade renewable energy.

By Wolfie ZhaoApr 23, 2018

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U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced it is shutting its doors for investors in Japan, citing operational costs.

By Wolfie ZhaoApr 17, 2018

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Japanese cryptocurrency exchange BitFlyer says it will revise its know-your-customer procedures after criticism from a financial regulator.

By Wolfie ZhaoApr 12, 2018

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Japan's Financial Services Agency has published domestic cryptocurrency trading statistics for the first time.

By Wolfie ZhaoApr 10, 2018

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Japan's financial regulator has ordered two cryptocurrency exchanges to halt operations for two months due to insufficient KYC procedures.

By Wolfie ZhaoApr 9, 2018

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Japanese online brokerage Monex Group has confirmed a deal to acquire cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck, which suffered a major breach in January.

By Daniel PalmerApr 6, 2018

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A research group led by members of Japan's private and public sectors called for ICO regulation and published its recommendations in a report today.

By Annaliese MilanoApr 5, 2018

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Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck, which suffered a major hack early this year, may soon be under new management, reports say.

By Daniel PalmerApr 3, 2018