Japan

Japanese Regulator Suspends Two Crypto Exchanges Over KYC Failings

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

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

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.

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

Two crypto exchanges in Japan are reportedly set to close amid growing regulatory scrutiny from regulators in the wake of a $500 million theft.

By Stan HigginsMar 28, 2018

Yahoo Japan is planning to launch its own cryptocurrency exchange next year, Nikkei Asian Review reports.

By Daniel PalmerMar 23, 2018

Around $6.2 million-worth of cryptocurrency was hacked from exchange accounts and wallet services in 2017, Japan's National Police Agency says.

By Wolfie ZhaoMar 22, 2018

At the Token 2049 conference in Hong Kong, Asia's vibrant market for cryptocurrencies and ICOs took the spotlight.

By Ian AllisonMar 21, 2018

Cryptocurrencies are "an important item" on the agenda for next week's G20 summit, documents show.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 15, 2018

Japan is reportedly planning to use the G20 meeting next week to call for combined efforts to combat cryptocurrency use in money laundering.

By Daniel PalmerMar 13, 2018

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