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Binance CEO Says Compliance Is Key for New Strategic Partnership in Japan
17.1.2020
Binance has begun negotiations for a strategic partnership with two Japanese firms: Z Holdings and cryptocurrency exchange TaoTao
Binance Exchange to Restrict Access to Japan Residents
16.1.2020
Binance is set to restrict access to Japanese residents at an unspecified date
Japanese Regulator Officially Proposes Cutting Crypto Margin Trading Leverage Cap
14.1.2020
Japanese financial regulators have officially proposed cutting the leverage cap for crypto margin trading from 4x to 2x
Regulatory Roundup: EU-Wide Crypto Regulations, New Rules in Europe, US, Asia
14.1.2020
In this roundup, we cover EU-wide crypto regulations and individual countries’ new digital asset rules including Austria and the U.K. We also cover numerous crypto regulatory developments in the U.S., China, Japan, South Korea, India, and the Philippines. Also read: Regs Roundup: SEC Actions...
Japan and Philippines Discuss Pro-Crypto Laws, Cooperation Among Asian Countries
13.1.2020
Japanese Minister Naokazu Takemoto and Philippine Cabinet member Raul Lambino of Crypto Valley of Asia recently met to discuss Asian countries’ crypto regulations. They urge the Philippine Congress to introduce legislation on cryptocurrencies and security tokens, calling for cooperation among...
Japan’s Financial Watchdog to Set Low Leverage Cap for Crypto Margin Traders: Report
13.1.2020
Japan's top financial regulator reportedly plans to reduce the risk to crypto margin traders by cutting the maximum allowed leverage
Crypto News From Japan: Jan. 6-10 in Review
12.1.2020
Statements on China’s digital currency, a blockchain-based letter of credit and more headlined news in Japan this past week
Japan Crypto Exchanges Face Imminent Margin Trading Limits: Report
11.1.2020
Japan is planning to take a harder line on crypto margin trading, sources tell the media
Former Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles Seeks to Put Longstanding Lawsuit to Rest
9.1.2020
Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles aims to close proceedings against him in the state of Illinois by filing for summary judgment on multiple counts
SBI, GMO Reportedly Sign Deal with Operator of World’s Largest Bitcoin Mining Site
7.1.2020
Japanese financial services giant SBI and internet provider GMO have reportedly agreed to process crypto transactions at what is set to become the world’s largest mining site
Huobi Heats up Competition in Japan With a New Banking Deal
7.1.2020
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Cryptocurrency exchange Huobi Japan has struck a partnership with Japan Net Bank, an online bank.
The deal, per a press release, will allow Huobi Japan customers to make fast yen deposits with a processing time of around 20 minutes at both Japan Net Bank itself, as well...
Regulatory Roundup: China Blockchain ETF, France New Crypto Rules, Tokens Like Money in Russia
31.12.2019
In this roundup, we cover Russia’s supreme court recognizing tokens as assets like money and property, France’s new crypto regulatory framework, and several industry developments in China, including a blockchain ETF filing. We also cover Japan’s world conference for decentralized...
2019 to 2020: Insiders, Outsiders and Experimenters in Crypto Regulation: Part 1
30.12.2019
Is crypto regulation the same for the world’s center of financial and trade systems — in Europe, the U.S. and Japan?
Asia’s Love Affair With Blockchain Is Blossoming
28.12.2019
Far away from western eyes, Asian blockchain projects are thriving. A vibrant ecosystem of public and permissioned chains has sprung to life in Asia, aided by government and big business endorsement of distributed ledger technology (DLT). Many of these chains are virtually unknown outside of...
Japan Hosting World Conference to Discuss Decentralized Financial Governance
26.12.2019
Following the consensus reached at the G20 leaders’ summit on the importance of discussing better governance for the decentralized financial ecosystem, Japan’s top financial regulator is hosting a global blockchain conference to discuss the subject. The regulator is welcoming...
‘Mainstream Recognition’ for Crypto as Tokai Tokyo Invests in Huobi Japan
26.12.2019
Brokerage Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings has agreed to invest USD 4.6 million in Huobi’s Tokyo-based subsidiary Huobi Japan.
Per a press release shared with Cryptonews.com, Huobi Japan CEO Haiteng Chen claimed that Tokai Tokyo’s decision to invest represented “greater mainstream recognition.”
Chen...
Japanese Financial Services Firm Invests in Crypto Exchange Huobi Japan
26.12.2019
Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings to invest nearly $4.6 million in crypto exchange Huobi Japan
Rakuten Customers Can Use Their Loyalty Program Points to Buy Crypto
24.12.2019
Japanese retail giant Rakuten now lets its customers convert Rakuten Group’s loyalty points to major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin
Entrepreneurs From China, Japan, and South Korea Call for Bringing Ease of Trade
24.12.2019
As China, Japan, and South Korea trilateral summit is opening avenues for solving three nations’ trade-related issues and increased co-operation, on its sidelines, the prominent business leaders from these countries have met. The meeting has happened in Chengdu, China and was organized by...
Boerse Stuttgart and Japan’s SBI Tie-up to Increase Presence in Asia & Europe
23.12.2019
Amidst increased efforts to regularize the use of cryptocurrencies in the main-stream, news of a new alliance has become the talk of the town. German’s first regulated crypto stock exchange operator Boerse Stuttgart Group and Japan’s huge financial company SBI have partnered. This partnership...