Japan

By giving clarity to an industry that has long operated with little or no oversight, Japan is setting the stage for a future when cryptocurrencies will play a larger role.

The blockchain is widely considered to be one of the most revolutionary forms of technology in modern society. While it is typically used for...

A mixture of big and little fish, the candidate pool includes upward of 50 different blockchain organizations.

Along with the new management, Coincheck will receive an influx of fresh capital in the form of “several billion Japanese Yen” from Monex.

Tokyo GateWay and Mr. Exchange are withdrawing their applications to register as cryptocurrency exchange operators in Japan.

The cryptocurrency exchange still needs to apply for a license to operate in Japan.

Bitcoin Magazine's top stories in bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrency news for the week of March 10, 2018.

In its most sweeping crackdown yet, a Japanese regulator has penalized seven cryptocurrency exchanges, requiring two to halt operations for one month. Japan’s Financial...

Japan's largest Bitcoin and blockchain company, bitFlyer, has now received an official license to operate in the state of Illinois.

Following one of the largest hacks in the history of cryptocurrency, Coincheck has announced that the exchange will comply with an order from Japan’s Financial Services Agency to improve its business operations.