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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.

Japan Introduces Stricter Regulation for Crypto Margin Trading

Japanese regulators have reportedly approved draft amendments to the country's financial instruments and payment services laws, introducing stricter regulations for margin trading of digital assets.

Mobile Bitcoin Wallet BRD Raises $15 Million, Plans for Expansion in Asia

In spite of the crypto bear market, mobile wallet provider BRD wants to accelerate its international expansion, and it has secured $15 million in its Series B round to do it.

Huobi Resumes Operations in Japan as a Fully Regulated Exchange

Huobi is back in Japan, this time as a fully regulated exchange under Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA).
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