Tag: Japan
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PROVENANCE SUMMIT, 14th – 15th October 2019
adminCoins Coming back for its second year, the annual global blockchain product development conference will be taking place in Japan. On … -
Bitcoin (BTC) and “filthy lucre”
adminCoins A new version of the growth of Bitcoin. Digital gold rises at the same pace as metallic gold and palladium. … -
The Largest Blockchain Conference in Asia to be Held 30–31 January in Yokohama, Japan
adminCoins The Global Blockchain Association (Tokyo, President: Toshikazu Masuyama) is proud to host the largest blockchain conference in Asia: The Japan … -
Nikkei: Coincheck to be licensed by end of year
adminCoins Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has decided to approve Coincheck’s cryptocurrency exchange license, Nikkei Asian Review reported on December 19. … -
Japan places cryptocurrencies into new category called “crypto-assets” to prevent confusion with legal tender
adminCoins The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) has placed cryptocurrencies into a new legal category called “crypto-assets,” according to English-language local … -
Japan’s FSA publishes draft report of new cryptocurrency regulations
adminCoins On December 14, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) published a draft report outlining the country’s new regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies … -
Japanese lawmaker proposes four changes to the current taxation regime to encourage cryptocurrency adoption in the country
adminCoins A Japanese lawmaker has proposed a number of changes to the current taxation regime in order to encourage adoption of … -
Japan’s NPA received 5,944 reports on the suspected use of cryptocurrencies for wrongful purposes
adminCoins Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) received 5,944 reports on the suspected use of cryptocurrencies for wrongful purposes, such as money … -
Bittrade will relaunch as part of Huobi after buyout
adminCoins Bittrade, one of 16 regulated Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced the complete termination of its current trading system. The exchange … -
Japan to introduce new ICO regulations
adminCoins Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is set to introduce new Initial Coin Offering (ICO) regulations to protect investors from fraud, … -
Japanese largest shipper develops stablecoin for crew
adminCoins Japan’s largest shipping line Nippon Yusen K.K. (NYK) is introducing its own digital currency for crew members, Bloomberg reported citing … -
Japan’s financial regulator grants cryptocurrency industry self-regulatory status
adminCoins On October 23, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) gave the cryptocurrency industry self-regulatory status, permitting the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange … -
Japan is working to simplify cryptocurrency tax filing system
adminCoins Japan’s Tax Commission is looking for ways to simplify the current tax filing system for cryptocurrencies in order to ensure … -
Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association plans to tighten its customer asset management measures
adminCoins The self-regulatory Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) plans to tighten its customer asset management measures, according to The Japan … -
Google will allow regulated crypto exchanges to advertise in the United States and Japan
adminCoins According to the announcement, published by Google, the Google Ads policy on Financial products and services will be updated in … -
Huobi acquires Japan’s licensed cryptocurrency exchange BitTrade
adminCoins Huobi Group is going to expand its trading services to Japan through a deal to purchase local licensed cryptocurrency exchange … -
Japan’s FSA will fortify the process of registration screening for cryptocurrency exchanges
adminCoins Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) will fortify the process of registration screening for cryptocurrency exchanges, local media outlet The Japan … -
Japan’s National Police Agency plans to employ new software to track cryptocurrency transactions
adminCoins Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) plans to employ new software which can track cryptocurrency transaction history, Japan’s national public broadcasting … -
Japan overhauls the FSA to address issues in fintech and cryptocurrencies
adminCoins Japan has overhauled its financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), in order to better deal with fintech-related fields, including … -
Bithumb is expanding into Japan and Thailand
adminCoins Bithumb, one of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is expanding into Japan and Thailand. The new locations are part of …