Category: japanese

  • GMO Internet Reports Cryptocurrency Exchange Profit Rose Over 34% in Q3 2018

    GMO Internet Reports Cryptocurrency Exchange Profit Rose Over 34% in Q3 2018

    GMO Internet, the Japanese technology and online finance conglomerate, presented its results for the third quarter of fiscal 2018 on Nov. 12. The presentation included new details about the performance of the Tokyo-listed group’s cryptocurrency-related businesses. Also Read: The Daily: US Museum to Accept Bitcoin, Estonia Grants License to B2BX Exchange Record Performance by Quarter…

  • Major Car Dealerships and Airport Limos in Japan Begin Accepting Cryptocurrencies

    Major Car Dealerships and Airport Limos in Japan Begin Accepting Cryptocurrencies

    A regulated cryptocurrency exchange in Japan has partnered with two companies to enable cryptocurrency payments for their businesses. Hinomaru Limousine has started accepting payments in cryptocurrencies for its airport taxi service while Carchs Holdings allows crypto payments at its used car dealerships. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Airport Car Service by…

  • Japanese Regulator: Stablecoins Are Not Cryptocurrencies Under Current Law

    Japanese Regulator: Stablecoins Are Not Cryptocurrencies Under Current Law

    Japan’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency, has exclusively explained to news.Bitcoin.com how stablecoins are treated under current Japanese law. In addition to emphasizing that they are not virtual currencies, the regulator clarified the registration requirements for their issuers and dealers. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Not Virtual Currencies Japan’s…

  • Japanese Regulator to Host Regular Global Cryptocurrency Roundtable

    Japanese Regulator to Host Regular Global Cryptocurrency Roundtable

    Japan’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency, has exclusively shared with news.Bitcoin.com the details of its first-ever roundtable on cryptocurrency oversight. Regulators from over 15 countries participated in the event to share information and discuss cryptocurrency regulatory issues. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Crypto Roundtable for Global Regulators The Japanese…

  • PR: Bithumb to Hold Special Promotion for New Registered Foreign Users

    PR: Bithumb to Hold Special Promotion for New Registered Foreign Users

    This is a paid press release, which contains forward looking statements, and should be treated as advertising or promotional material. Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product/service. Bitcoin.com is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy or quality within the press release. Bithumb to Hold ‘Special Promotion’ for New Registered Foreign Users…

  • Japanese Exchange Takeover: Zaif Transfers All Crypto Services to Fisco

    Japanese Exchange Takeover: Zaif Transfers All Crypto Services to Fisco

    Japanese crypto exchange Zaif has concluded a business transfer agreement with another regulated crypto exchange in Japan. Fisco Cryptocurrency Exchange will take over all of Zaif’s services and will be responsible for repaying users who lost their coins when Zaif was hacked last month. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals…

  • Exchanges Roundup: Yobit Unveils Random Coin Pump, Okcoin USA Plans Stablecoin

    Exchanges Roundup: Yobit Unveils Random Coin Pump, Okcoin USA Plans Stablecoin

    In recent news pertaining to crypto exchanges, Yobit has announced a “random coin” pump for Oct. 11, the founder of Okgroup has announced Okcoin USA’s plan to launch a stablecoin, and Coinbase’s chief policy officer has predicted that the exchange will attain Japanese regulatory approval by 2019. Also Read: A Bitcoin Rat Is Occupying Wall Street…

  • Japanese Internet Giant GMO to Launch Yen-Pegged Cryptocurrency

    Japanese Internet Giant GMO to Launch Yen-Pegged Cryptocurrency

    Japan’s GMO Internet Group has announced plans to issue a yen-pegged stablecoin called GMO Japanese Yen. Already in the crypto exchange and mining hardware businesses, the company plans to launch its third crypto enterprise with this stablecoin. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals Yen-Pegged Stablecoin GMO Internet Group announced Tuesday…

  • Japan Roundup: Bitflyer Restructures, Zaif Suspends New Member Registrations

    Japan Roundup: Bitflyer Restructures, Zaif Suspends New Member Registrations

    The largest crypto exchange in Japan, Bitflyer, has announced a major organizational overhaul. A new representative director has been appointed to oversee the exchange’s day-to-day operations. Meanwhile, hacked crypto exchange Zaif has stopped accepting new customers as regulators ramp up oversight of exchange operators. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals…

  • PR: Bithumb to Hold Transaction Fee Payback Promotion for Overseas Users

    PR: Bithumb to Hold Transaction Fee Payback Promotion for Overseas Users

    This is a paid press release, which contains forward looking statements, and should be treated as advertising or promotional material. Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product/service. Bitcoin.com is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy or quality within the press release. Refund benefits for KRW 1 Billion transactions in a limited…