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Finance

Coinbase Confirms It's Halting Operations in Japan

Customers have until Feb. 16 to withdraw their fiat and crypto holdings from the exchange.

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Videos

Why FTX Japan Users May Get Their Funds Back

FTX Japan customers may be able to withdraw their funds as of mid-February, according to a blog post from Liquid by FTX, which would make them some of the first customers of the collapsed crypto exchange to get their money back. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses how the Japanese regulatory framework made it possible.

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Finance

FTX Japan to Allow Customers to Withdraw Funds Starting in February

The plan would make FTX Japan customers some of the first of the collapsed crypto exchange to get their money back.

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Videos

Crypto Exchange Kraken to Exit Japan at End of January

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken said it will exit Japan and de-register from the Financial Services Agency (JFSA) as of January 31. Umee Founder and CEO Brent Xu discusses Kraken's decision following its recent 30% layoff of its global workforce.

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Bitcoin Drifting Lower As Crypto Winter Persists

Bitcoin (BTC) drifted lower to around $16,600 in Tuesday trading as crypto prices remain frozen amid a prolonged winter. Umee Founder and CEO Brent Xu discusses crypto's lack of volatility and the impact of recent bankruptcy filings on crypto debt platforms' reputation. Plus, his markets outlook and insights on exchange Kraken ending operations in Japan.

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Markets

First Mover Americas: Sunset for Kraken in Japan

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 28, 2022.

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Finance

Crypto Exchange Kraken to End Japan Operations

The company will close shop in the country at the end of January.

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Policy

Japan Plans to Allow Local Listing of 'Foreign' Stablecoins Such as USDT and USDC: Nikkei

The Financial Services Agency is seeking feedback on new stablecoin regulations set to take effect in 2023.

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Markets

Bitcoin Gains 2%, Stocks Drop as Bank of Japan Allows Benchmark Bond Yields to Rise

The BOJ unexpectedly lifted the cap on the 10-year Japanese government bond yields to 0.5% from 0.25%, ending the prolonged period of near-zero yields.

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Policy

Japan to Exempt Token Issuers From Corporate Tax on Unrealized Gains

Project founders will no longer be subject to hefty taxes which forced them abroad from next April onwards.

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