Japan
Japan’s Crypto Garage Is Raising the Bar for Bitcoin-Based Cryptofinance Products
Sponsored: At Crypto Garage, innovators are working to create a wide array of specialized cryptofinance tools.
Huobi Japan Raises $4.6M for Expansion
The Japanese branch of cryptocurrency exchange Huobi has raised about $4.6 million to put toward expansion.
Rakuten Wallet Launches Bitcoin Spot Trading
The cryptocurrency wallet offering from Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten has added bitcoin spot trading.
South Korea Will Take a Direct Approach to Crypto Exchange Regulations
South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit plans to institute direct regulations on cryptocurrency exchanges.
bitFlyer Launches Simplified Bitcoin Trading Service in the EU
The European division of the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange has introduced “bitFlyer Buy/Sell,” a three-step trading platform.
Japanese Bitpoint Exchange Loses $32 Million of Cryptocurrency in Hack
The major breach comes as Japanese regulators have clamored for changes in how cryptocurrency exchanges store assets.
Japanese Regulator Issues Business Improvement Order to Fisco
The crypto exchange will have to improve its AML and risk management systems, plus make improvements to its auditing, accounting and outsourcing.
Japanese Tax Authorities Push for New Crypto Regulations
Japanese authorities believe that holders of about 7 billion yen have made efforts to conceal their crypto transactions.
Following Expansions, Japanese Regulator Investigates Local Crypto Exchanges
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is looking into two major cryptocurrency exchange platforms as part of an investigation into internal oversight.
Coincheck Launches Bitcoin OTC Trading Desk 15 Months After Hack
The Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck has launched a Bitcoin over-the-counter (OTC) trading service, 15 months after it lost $532 million in XEM through a hack.