Category: Japan
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Data Shows US Dollar, Not Japanese Yen, Is Dominating Bitcoin Trade
Inconsistency in the way data providers count trades across exchanges has overstated the yen’s importance as a trading pair, CoinDesk research finds.
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SBI Plans Derivatives Platform, Huobi Eyes 30% Korean Market, Thai Four-Crypto ATM Unveiled
Japan’s SBI Group is reportedly planning to create a crypto derivatives platform. In South Korea, Huobi is taking an aggressive approach and expects to achieve a 30% crypto market share. Meanwhile, a Thai crypto exchange has unveiled an ATM that supports four cryptocurrencies. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space SBI Plans Derivatives…
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South Korea's Financial Watchdog Calls for Integrated Blockchain System for Stock Trading
Following a detailed study, South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service has advocated the development of an integrated blockchain system for stock transactions
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Japanese Firms Jointly Launch Corporate Crypto Accounting Tool
Cryptolinc Co. Ltd, which develops and provides cryptocurrency management and calculation systems, and Miroku Information Service Co. Ltd, a financial and accounting system management and information service, have jointly created a crypto corporate accounting tool for corporate cryptocurrency accounting. Also Read: Japan Tax Agency Says Individuals Earning $1,800+ in Crypto a Year Will Declare Tax Cryptolinc…
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Japan’s SBI Group to Develop Crypto Derivatives Platform Following New Investment
Japanese financial services giant SBI Holdings plans to develop a crypto derivatives platform following new investment in an American trading platform developer
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Japanese Public Company Offering Loans Secured by BTC, BCH, ETH
A Japanese company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange is offering loans secured by three cryptocurrencies: BTC, BCH, and ETH. Clients can borrow up to 300 million yen (~$2.7 million) at varying interest rates. The company has also established a subsidiary overseas for its crypto business. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space…
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Blockchain Platform to Promote Japanese Culture Through Movies, TV Shows and Music
A blockchain-based company is going to create films, TV shows, movies and music to satisfy the world’s growing appetite for Japanese pop culture #SPONSORED
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Japanese Bitcoin Exchanges Planning Several Trading Restrictions: Report
The association of 16 government-approved bitcoin exchanges is reportedly working on imposing a number of trading restrictions. Jiji Press reported that there is a plan to impose trading limits for all users and additional restrictions for minors and the elderly. This follows recent reports of the association introducing margin trading limits as part of its…
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Chamber of Digital Commerce Proposes Guidelines for ‘Responsible’ Crypto Market Growth
The Chamber of Digital Commerce Token Alliance’s new report on how to understand the digital token market notes that guidelines are needed to promote “responsible growth” and innovation
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Bitflyer Cracks Down on Market Manipulation – Coincheck Eyes August Relaunch
Japan’s largest crypto exchange, Bitflyer, may freeze accounts caught manipulating prices. Meanwhile, GMO Internet has released quarterly earnings for its crypto exchange subsidiary, currently looking to borrow some BTC from customers. In addition, Coincheck plans to reopen next month after it was hacked earlier this year. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space…