Category: Japan
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Messaging Giant LINE Launches $10 Million Token Venture Fund
LINE has announced another move into the cryptocurrency space with the launch of a $10 million token venture fund.
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Japan’s Internet Giant GMO Unveils New Crypto Priorities, Exchange Profits Up 7-Fold
Japan’s GMO Internet has unveiled new priorities for its cryptocurrency business along with the performances of its crypto exchange and mining operations. The changes going forward result from the bear market and increased total hash rate. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space GMO Coin Profits Up 7.3-Fold Japanese internet giant GMO published…
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Asia’s Largest Stock Exchange is Honestly ‘Troubled’ by a Cryptocurrency Firm
The planned acquisition of a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed company by a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency firm is reportedly raising concerns within the bourse. The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is receptive, even welcoming, to foreign firms entering the Japanese market – unless they’re a cryptocurrency firm. According to the Nikkei on Sunday, the exchange operator is evidently…
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Japan Unveils Results of On-Site Inspections of 23 Crypto Exchanges
The Japanese financial regulator has finished the on-site inspections of 23 cryptocurrency exchanges. The agency found many problems and has released a report outlining them. The regulator will use the findings to tighten its review procedures of new crypto exchange applicants, including over 100 companies that have been waiting to be reviewed. Also read: Yahoo! Japan…
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Japan’s Financial Watchdog Publishes Results of Its On-Site Crypto Exchange Inspections
Japan’s Financial Services Agency, has published the results of its on-site inspections of crypto exchanges, saying it plans to bolster regulatory oversight
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Cryptowhispers: Binance Token Listing Quote – 400 BTC, $2.5 Million
Tantalizing, unconfirmed rumors are bouncing from crypto Twitter, and this time it’s Expanse co-founder Christopher Franko leading the charge. Mr. Franko insists he was quoted 400 bitcoin core (BTC), roughly $2.5 million as of this writing, for a token listing on the exchange Binance. On the cross accusation that he is lying, Mr. Franko further…
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GMO's Cryptocurrency Business Made $2.3 Million Profit in Q2
After a net loss reported in Q1, the Japanese IT giant says it made an 11 percent profit through its crypto business this last quarter.
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Report: Ready-to-Use Malware for Bitcoin ATMs Found for Sale Online
A Japanese cybersecurity firm has found Bitcoin ATM malware accompanied by a card with a malicious code for sale on an underground forum
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Report: Ready-to-Use Malware for Bitcoin ATMs Found for Sale Online
A Japanese cybersecurity firm has found Bitcoin ATM malware accompanied by a card with a malicious code for sale on an underground forum
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Japan Targets Speculative Cryptocurrency Investments in Regulatory Revamp
Japan’s primary financial regulator is reportedly looking at updating its regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency sector to curb speculative investments. In April 2017, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) – Japan’s financial regulator – enforced new legislation that revised the Payment Services Act to recognize cryptocurrency as legal tender. The regulatory move was pioneering at the…