Category: japanese

  • Another Japanese Company Developing 7nm Bitcoin Mining Equipment

    Another Japanese Company Developing 7nm Bitcoin Mining Equipment

    Besides GMO Internet, another Japanese company is working on producing 7nm mining equipment. Triple-1 has been working on its 7nm bitcoin mining chips and expects to start shipping the equipment in November, shortly after GMO expects to start shipping its 7nm miners. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Developing 7nm Mining Equipment…

  • PR: Bithumb to Refund New Users up to 70% on Fees

    PR: Bithumb to Refund New Users up to 70% on Fees

    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 refund new users up to 70% on fees…

  • Japan’s Internet Giant GMO Unveils New Crypto Priorities, Exchange Profits Up 7-Fold

    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…

  • Japan Unveils Results of On-Site Inspections of 23 Crypto Exchanges

    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…

  • Japanese Association Seeks Authority to Enforce Self-Regulation on Crypto Exchanges

    Japanese Association Seeks Authority to Enforce Self-Regulation on Crypto Exchanges

    Japanese crypto exchanges may soon have an official self-regulatory body. The Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association has applied with the country’s financial regulator to become the authority for self-regulation, with the power to enforce rules on its crypto exchange members. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Registering with FSA The Japan Virtual…

  • Japanese Public Company Offering Loans Secured by BTC, BCH, ETH

    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…

  • Japanese Bitcoin Exchanges Planning Several Trading Restrictions: Report

    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…

  • Bitflyer Cracks Down on Market Manipulation – Coincheck Eyes August Relaunch

    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…

  • Japanese Regulator Confirms 8 Crypto Exchanges Want Out, 100 Want In

    Japanese Regulator Confirms 8 Crypto Exchanges Want Out, 100 Want In

    The Japanese financial regulator has confirmed that so far eight companies have expressed the intention to withdraw their applications to operate cryptocurrency exchanges. Meanwhile, about 100 more companies are seeking to enter the market. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space FSA Confirms Eight Want Out The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) held…

  • Bitcoin Cash Adoption Continues: Crypto Cafebar, Gold Vendor, Concealed-Carry Clothing

    Bitcoin Cash Adoption Continues: Crypto Cafebar, Gold Vendor, Concealed-Carry Clothing

    An increasing number of stores have started accepting bitcoin cash (BCH) and a few other cryptocurrencies. This bitcoin cash adoption roundup features five vendors that recently started accepting the digital currency including a brand new cafebar dedicated to 15 cryptocurrencies. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Coins Crypto Cafebar Japan is a…