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Japan’s Finance Minister Denies Lowering Tax On Cryptocurrencies

Sahana Kiran June 2, 2020

At the recent Japanese Financial Affairs Committee meeting that was carried out on 2 June 2020, the Finance Minister of Japan, Taro Aso, stated that he would not urge to lower the rate of tax on cryptocurrencies to 20 percent in the country. Aso cited the complexity of digital asset investment for many households for

At the recent Japanese Financial Affairs Committee meeting that was carried out on 2 June 2020, the Finance Minister of Japan, Taro Aso, stated that he would not urge to lower the rate of tax on cryptocurrencies to 20 percent in the country. Aso cited the complexity of digital asset investment for many households for

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Breaking News: BitMEX Restricts Japanese Traders From Its Platform; Here’s Why

Dalmas Ngetich July 24, 2020

BitMex will bar Japanese traders from its platform. In a notice released some few minutes ago, the Seychelles-based cryptocurrency derivatives platform said effective April 30, new traders from Japan will be barred from creating accounts while registered clients won’t be able to place new orders from May 1. This is in response to a new

BitMex will bar Japanese traders from its platform. In a notice released some few minutes ago, the Seychelles-based cryptocurrency derivatives platform said effective April 30, new traders from Japan will be barred from creating accounts while registered clients won’t be able to place new orders from May 1. This is in response to a new

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Binance Enters South Korea, Japanese Regulators Approve OkCoin Launch

Nivesh Rustgi March 31, 2020

Binance is launching it’s crypto exchange in Korea, Binance KR, whose functionalities will be attached to the global exchange. Japanese regulators have given a green signal to Okex for a launch in the country. Binance is set to launch in South-Korea after the acquisition of BxB Inc., the fintech company behind KRWb, as an extension of

Binance is launching it’s crypto exchange in Korea, Binance KR, whose functionalities will be attached to the global exchange. Japanese regulators have given a green signal to Okex for a launch in the country. Binance is set to launch in South-Korea after the acquisition of BxB Inc., the fintech company behind KRWb, as an extension of

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Japan Lawmakers Say China’s Digital Yuan Risks Financial Collapse

John Kiguru February 7, 2020

China is expected to release the much talked about digital Yuan in 2020. This will be it’s greatest attempt to rival the U.S dollar for world economic dominance. A group of Japan lawmakers are however not happy about this and are calling for this to be tabled at the next G7 meeting. Japan itself is

China is expected to release the much talked about digital Yuan in 2020. This will be it’s greatest attempt to rival the U.S dollar for world economic dominance. A group of Japan lawmakers are however not happy about this and are calling for this to be tabled at the next G7 meeting. Japan itself is

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Bitcoin [BTC] and XRP Account for 85% of Exchange Holdings in Japan: Report

Nivesh Rustgi December 7, 2019

Nic Carter, a Partner Castle Island Ventures and co-founder of Coinmetrics.io, brought into light a report of cryptocurrency holdings of Japanese Exchanges. The report presents the monthly holdings data on Japanese crypto exchanges since December 2018. The number of reported users vs. active users has a discrepancy of about 1.1 million. He tweeted, update: apparently theres

Nic Carter, a Partner Castle Island Ventures and co-founder of Coinmetrics.io, brought into light a report of cryptocurrency holdings of Japanese Exchanges. The report presents the monthly holdings data on Japanese crypto exchanges since December 2018. The number of reported users vs. active users has a discrepancy of about 1.1 million. He tweeted, update: apparently theres

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Japan’s BitFlyer Exchange Launches Mobile App for US and Europe

Lujan Odera October 21, 2019

Tokyo based cryptocurrency exchange, BitFlyer is set to improve and ease cryptocurrency trading on its platform by launching its mobile application. The new app will be available to customers across Europe and the United States, providing them with a regulated environment to trade cryptocurrencies. Traders can buy and sell crypto using the US Dollar, Euro

Tokyo based cryptocurrency exchange, BitFlyer is set to improve and ease cryptocurrency trading on its platform by launching its mobile application. The new app will be available to customers across Europe and the United States, providing them with a regulated environment to trade cryptocurrencies. Traders can buy and sell crypto using the US Dollar, Euro

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Bitcoin Adoption: Japanese Exchange Launches Bitcoin Reward System For Gas Bill Payments

Dare Shonubi October 4, 2019

In a bid to encourage mass adoption of bitcoin and bring the cryptocurrency to mainstream users, Japanese crypto exchange, Coincheck has launched a bitcoin reward system that will enable consumers in Tokyo to earn bitcoin incentives by paying gas bills using the cryptocurrency at a discount. Gas Users Will Get Bitcoin Incentives This arrangement comes

In a bid to encourage mass adoption of bitcoin and bring the cryptocurrency to mainstream users, Japanese crypto exchange, Coincheck has launched a bitcoin reward system that will enable consumers in Tokyo to earn bitcoin incentives by paying gas bills using the cryptocurrency at a discount. Gas Users Will Get Bitcoin Incentives This arrangement comes

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Data from Financial Regulator Suggests that the Japanese are Turning Away from Crypto

Vinnie Singh September 3, 2019

A recent report from the Japanese financial regulator, Financial Services Agency (FSA) has revealed that that the number of inquiries concerning virtual currencies has dropped from 574 in Q1 2019 to 494 in Q2 2019. Is this data indicative of the fact that the hype around cryptocurrencies in declining in one of the most crypto-friendly

A recent report from the Japanese financial regulator, Financial Services Agency (FSA) has revealed that that the number of inquiries concerning virtual currencies has dropped from 574 in Q1 2019 to 494 in Q2 2019. Is this data indicative of the fact that the hype around cryptocurrencies in declining in one of the most crypto-friendly

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Coincheck Exchange Set to Launch an IEO Platform For Utility Tokens

Dare Shonubi August 22, 2019

Tokyo-based virtual currency exchange, Coincheck Co., Ltd. has announced its commencement of funding support project for projects wanting to raise funds through offerings. The exchange which has its head office in Tokyo, Japan made this announcement through its Tokyo representative director, Toshihiko  Katsuya who made it known that the exchange has begun to consider a

Tokyo-based virtual currency exchange, Coincheck Co., Ltd. has announced its commencement of funding support project for projects wanting to raise funds through offerings. The exchange which has its head office in Tokyo, Japan made this announcement through its Tokyo representative director, Toshihiko  Katsuya who made it known that the exchange has begun to consider a

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Japanese Bitcoin Exchange Opens New Bitcoin Trading Service in European Market

Tabassum July 30, 2019

Controversial Japanese bitcoin exchange, BitFlyer has recently opened up a new bitcoin trading service for EU (European Union) market with no fees.  The exchange suspended account opening for its Japanese clients following country regulator’s skepticism on its Anti-Money laundering and know-your-customer procedures back in June 2018. FCA/Financial Service Agency had earlier sent notices to a

Controversial Japanese bitcoin exchange, BitFlyer has recently opened up a new bitcoin trading service for EU (European Union) market with no fees.  The exchange suspended account opening for its Japanese clients following country regulator’s skepticism on its Anti-Money laundering and know-your-customer procedures back in June 2018. FCA/Financial Service Agency had earlier sent notices to a

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Japan Plans To Build A “SWIFT-LIKE” Blockchain Payment Network

Dare Shonubi July 18, 2019

According to an insider familiar with the matter on Thursday, the Japanese government is leading innovation to build a payment network for cryptocurrencies similar to SWIFT used by banks. This news comes in an effort of the Japanese government to fight financial crimes and money laundering. According to the report,  these are issues resulting from

According to an insider familiar with the matter on Thursday, the Japanese government is leading innovation to build a payment network for cryptocurrencies similar to SWIFT used by banks. This news comes in an effort of the Japanese government to fight financial crimes and money laundering. According to the report,  these are issues resulting from

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Japan’s Top Regulators Setting Up Working Group Dedicated on Libra Coin

Tabassum July 13, 2019

Global regulators are raising their concern over Libra’s impact on the financial industry. Following the US’s concern, Japan is also seeking to conduct an in-depth study on the Libra and the possible impact as well as affect it can create over the financial industry. Japan and Facebook’s Libra According to the latest report, Japan’s top

Global regulators are raising their concern over Libra’s impact on the financial industry. Following the US’s concern, Japan is also seeking to conduct an in-depth study on the Libra and the possible impact as well as affect it can create over the financial industry. Japan and Facebook’s Libra According to the latest report, Japan’s top

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Japanese Exchange, Bitpoint Got Hacked; $32 Million Missing!

Dare Shonubi July 12, 2019

Japan has experienced another cryptocurrency exchange hacking this year, perhaps the first of the year’s second half. This time, a licensed Japanese cryptocurrency exchange, Bitpoint reported Friday to have been hacked of some crypto assets totaling around $32 million dollars. According to report received in the early hours of Friday, Bitpoint halted all exchange operations

Japan has experienced another cryptocurrency exchange hacking this year, perhaps the first of the year’s second half. This time, a licensed Japanese cryptocurrency exchange, Bitpoint reported Friday to have been hacked of some crypto assets totaling around $32 million dollars. According to report received in the early hours of Friday, Bitpoint halted all exchange operations

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Japan: There Is Something New In Japan’s Blockchain Development, What…?

Dare Shonubi June 28, 2019

Japan is now developing blockchain innovations through a new regulatory sandbox system under the Cabinet Secretariat of Japan and this incubation process seems not to have enough of blockchain ideas. An Empty Field Without Players Back in June 2018, the Japanese government introduced the sandbox regime to instigate the introduction of new business ideas and

Japan is now developing blockchain innovations through a new regulatory sandbox system under the Cabinet Secretariat of Japan and this incubation process seems not to have enough of blockchain ideas. An Empty Field Without Players Back in June 2018, the Japanese government introduced the sandbox regime to instigate the introduction of new business ideas and

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Japan May License Bitmax To Begin Operation In Q3

Dare Shonubi June 24, 2019

Japanese Financial Service Agency (FSA) is currently considering the application of Line corporation to launch a cryptocurrency exchange. If events turn out positive, Bitmax, as the crypto exchange is called may be launched in Q3 of 2019. Line Corporation is Japan’s most popular messaging app with a user base of around 80 million local users.

Japanese Financial Service Agency (FSA) is currently considering the application of Line corporation to launch a cryptocurrency exchange. If events turn out positive, Bitmax, as the crypto exchange is called may be launched in Q3 of 2019. Line Corporation is Japan’s most popular messaging app with a user base of around 80 million local users.

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This Week in Cryptos: Kik announces “Defend Crypto” Effort While Insurance Companies Test Blockchain

Abhinav Agarwal June 3, 2019

Key highlights Kik announces #DefendCrypto State Farm/USAA test blockchain Coinbase adds EOS Japan approves the new crypto bill Anchorage adds insurance Kik announces #DefendCrypto This week, Kik, the messaging app, launched an initiative escalating its regulatory struggle against the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). The new initiative called the DefendCrypto.org is a coordinated crowdfund campaign

Key highlights Kik announces #DefendCrypto State Farm/USAA test blockchain Coinbase adds EOS Japan approves the new crypto bill Anchorage adds insurance Kik announces #DefendCrypto This week, Kik, the messaging app, launched an initiative escalating its regulatory struggle against the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). The new initiative called the DefendCrypto.org is a coordinated crowdfund campaign

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Japan Tightens Money Laundering Policies of Crypto Exchanges Ahead of FATF Inspection

Joshua Tayo May 23, 2019

Japan is reportedly cracking down hard on crypto exchanges with poor Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures. This move by the Japanese regulator is in response to its forthcoming (FATF) Financial Action Task Force(FATF) review. Japan is Bitter About Its Low FATF Review Reportedly, Japan was awarded the lowest possible ranting for poor Know Your Customer

Japan is reportedly cracking down hard on crypto exchanges with poor Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures. This move by the Japanese regulator is in response to its forthcoming (FATF) Financial Action Task Force(FATF) review. Japan is Bitter About Its Low FATF Review Reportedly, Japan was awarded the lowest possible ranting for poor Know Your Customer

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South Korea Dominating the Bitcoin [BTC] Markets: Analyst

Nivesh Rustgi May 20, 2019

The Bitcoin bulls are more relentless than one might have predicted for the summer of 2019. At the beginning of the year, crypto-winter had bears calling bottom below $3000 and a prolonged crypto-winter in 2019. However, the prices have reversed handsomely to touch $8000 with altcoins gaining from the positive sentiments as well. The break

The Bitcoin bulls are more relentless than one might have predicted for the summer of 2019. At the beginning of the year, crypto-winter had bears calling bottom below $3000 and a prolonged crypto-winter in 2019. However, the prices have reversed handsomely to touch $8000 with altcoins gaining from the positive sentiments as well. The break

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Is Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Being Driven by China, Japan and Korean Markets?

Nivesh Rustgi May 16, 2019

Bitcoin broke above $8000 from $6000 in less than five days, the probability of which was lower given the current market sentiments. The recent parabolic rise is a rarity in the financial markets. However, it is not as rare in the crypto-markets. The two most important factors that have been credited for the rise has

Bitcoin broke above $8000 from $6000 in less than five days, the probability of which was lower given the current market sentiments. The recent parabolic rise is a rarity in the financial markets. However, it is not as rare in the crypto-markets. The two most important factors that have been credited for the rise has

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Ripple Labs, Inc. Appoints the CEO of SBI Holdings, Yoshitaka Kitao, An an Executive

Nivesh Rustgi April 26, 2019

The Blockchain and cryptocurrency realm has poached another Finacial Expert to foster the growth and utilization of blockchain in Japan. Yoshitaka Kitao, previously the CEO of the SBI Holdings in Asia, has been appointed as an Executive at Ripple Labs. SBI Holdings is one of the leading Institutional Financial firms that have implemented cryptocurrencies. It has

The Blockchain and cryptocurrency realm has poached another Finacial Expert to foster the growth and utilization of blockchain in Japan. Yoshitaka Kitao, previously the CEO of the SBI Holdings in Asia, has been appointed as an Executive at Ripple Labs. SBI Holdings is one of the leading Institutional Financial firms that have implemented cryptocurrencies. It has