Japan

Report: South Korea Eyes Joint Crypto Regulations With China, Japan

Finance regulators in South Korea are reportedly looking to cooperate with authorities in China and Japan on new rules for cryptocurrency trading.

By Nikhilesh DeJan 9, 2018

The head of one of Japan's largest bitcoin exchanges looks back at 2017, a year he believes the country became a true market leader for the industry.

By Yuzo KanoJan 4, 2018

Analysts from Japanese financial holdings company Nomura have estimated that the rise bitcoin prices could boost Japan's economic growth.

Japanese and South Korean blockchain groups have partnered for dissemination of blockchain technology.

GMO Internet, a publicly listed IT firm in Japan, has officially launched its cryptocurrency mining operation.

By Wolfie ZhaoDec 20, 2017

Japanese internet giant GMO revealed yesterday that it soon allow staff to receive some of their salary in bitcoin.

MUFG and NTT Data are collaborating on a blockchain proof-of-concept aimed to foster trade between Singapore and Japan.

A futures exchange in Tokyo is reportedly taking the first steps toward launching bitcoin-related products.

By Stan HigginsDec 5, 2017

Bitcoin infrastructure company Blockstream has expanded its partnership with IT firm Digital Garage to boost blockchain development in Japan.

Japan's Financial Services Agency has issued a statement warning investors of the risks associated with initial coin offerings or ICOs.

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