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Mt. Gox Trustee Reveals Draft Rehabilitation Plan
25.3.2020
While claims denominated in fiat currency, BTC, or BCH will be processed as requested, other crypto assets will be liquidated for cash
US Stimulus Plan Is Steadying Global Markets While Crypto Takes a Dip
25.3.2020
The $2 trillion stimulus deal in the U.S. wasn’t enough to keep many cryptocurrencies from taking a dip Wednesday
Mt. Gox Casts a Dark Shadow of Crypto’s Collapse — A Long Fight for Justice
25.3.2020
“There's no longer one dominant exchange handling the bulk of all trading”: Kim Nilsson hopes there won’t be another Mt. Gox shock to crypto
Tokyo-Based Association Announces New Guidelines for Blockchain Gaming
25.3.2020
Having blockchain gaming companies develop products in compliance with Japanese gambling laws is part of the association’s goals
Mt. Gox Creditors to Meet Tomorrow As Reimbursement Process Inches Forward
24.3.2020
With creditors and investors still awaiting reimbursement, Mt. Gox creditors are due to meet for the fourth time tomorrow
Japan’s Favorite Tipple Sake to Get Blockchain Makeover + More News
23.3.2020
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EY Japan, one of the country’s “big four” accountancy firms, says it will debut a blockchain-powered traceability...
Cryptocurrency News From Japan: March 15-21 in Review
22.3.2020
This week’s news from Japan includes institutions joining a blockchain startup, Toyota building a blockchain ID platform, and more
EY Japan to Fight Counterfeit Sake With Blockchain
21.3.2020
EY Japan is launching a blockchain platform to limit the impact of counterfeit sake on the country’s export industry
Key Government Figure Says Japan Needs a Digital Yen — and Fast
20.3.2020
According to a key figure in the Japanese Government, the Asian nation should quickly launch its own digital currency
Bitcoin Cash Meetups Go Virtual in Japan to Prevent Coronavirus Spread
17.3.2020
As part of the measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the Tokyo Bitcoin Cash Meetup group plans to let members attend virtually
Bitcoin Reacts to Fed’s 0% Rate Drop, Reserve Requirements Removed, $700B in Stimulus
16.3.2020
On Sunday, the U.S. Federal Reserve slashed the benchmark short-term rate by 100 basis points bringing it to zero. In addition to the rate cut, the Fed promised $700 billion in bond purchases and eliminated all reserve requirements for smaller financial institutions. However, the Fed’s rate...
Largest Blockchain Conference in Japan Postponed Due to Coronavirus
16.3.2020
TEAMZ Blockchain Summit is the latest blockchain-related conference to postpone amid coronavirus concerns
Bitcoin Cash Meetups Go Virtual in Japan to Combat Virus, Allowing Members to Choose
15.3.2020
Due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus, BCH meetup groups in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan, have announced they will be offering a virtual option for those wishing to avoid crowded places and to participate digitally, while still supporting merchants. In Tokyo, physical venues will still be booked...
Cryptocurrency News From Japan: March 8-14 in Review
14.3.2020
This week’s news from Japan included BitFlyer hitting 2.5 million users, Tokai Tokyo Securities joining Japan’s STO group, and more
Gold and Bitcoin Markets Tested, While Central Banks Try to Quell Stock Market Rout
13.3.2020
Central banks worldwide have been bracing for the worst, as the global economy has shuddered over the last seven days. On March 11, the Bank of England slashed rates by 50 bps bringing the base rate down to 0.25%. Meanwhile, Wall Street bankers and U.S. President Donald Trump want the Federal...
Tokyo Police Arrest 2 Men for Buying Cryptocurrency Tied to $530M Coincheck Hack
11.3.2020
Tokyo police arrested two individuals on Wednesday for acquiring stolen NEM from the 2018 Coincheck hack. On Jan. 26, 2018, the Japanese trading platform Coincheck noticed an “illicit transfer” of 523,000,000 NEM and it was the largest cryptocurrency exchange hack since Mt Gox....
Two Japanese Men Arrested for ‘Fencing’ NEM From Coincheck Hack
11.3.2020
Japan arrests two men who helped Coincheck hackers launder their proceeds
2 Arrested in Japan for Obtaining Crypto Linked to Coincheck’s $530 Million Hack
11.3.2020
The men are alleged to have been offloading NEM taken from Coincheck since February
Japan's Financial Regulator Launches Global Blockchain Governance Initiate
10.3.2020
The Blockchain Governance Initiate seeks to provide an open platform for dialogue between regulators and cryptocurrency stakeholders in Japan
Securitize Launches Tokenized Platform to Revitalize Japan’s Rural Property Market
10.3.2020
The platform has been set up to help reinvigorate smaller towns and villages in rural Japan