FSA: 190 Operators Trying to Enter Japanese Crypto Market The regulator confirmed that more than 190 operators have expressed interest in registering as cryptocurrency operators.
Japan’s FSA Inks Deal with French Regulators to Promote Innovation The FSA signed an agreement with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers and the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de ...
FSA Launches Investigation into $60 Million Zaif Hack Japan's FSA has already started examining the user protection systems put in place by Tech Bureau - Zaif’s parent ...
Geely Holding Receives Approval to Become Majority Owner of Saxo Bank Geely and Sampo will acquire a 52 percent and 19.9 percent stake in the broker, respectively.
SEC Warns Against Retirement Funds Investing in Cryptocurrency In other news, the Japanese financial watchdog is unhappy with the results of its inspections of cryptocurrency exchanges.
Japanese Financial Services Agency to Tighten Regulations on Crypto Investing Previous legislation focused on crypto as a means-of-payment in Japan.
Japan’s FSA Forms New Division to Keep up with FinTech Developments The Strategy Development and Management Bureau will tackle cryptocurrency, FinTech, and money laundering
Cryptocurrency-Friendly Legislation in Japan, South Korea, and Malta Are we seeing the beginnings of a business-attraction competition?
Japanese Messaging Giant Line to Open Cryptocurrency Exchange in Singapore Bitbox will be available everywhere except Japan and the US.
Crypto-Related Inquiries in Japan Tripled in 2017, Data Shows Japan is the largest cryptocurrency market with at least 3.5 million crypto traders.
Kim Fournais Retains 25% of Saxo Bank Shares after Geely Deal Gets FSA Approval The closure of the deal is expected in the coming months as Finish Sampo Group also awaits confirmation
GMO Coin to Improve Risk Management Following FSA Inspection The exchange will report to the watchdog on the status of the improvements every month.
Binance Won’t Shut Down Japan Operations, But Must Become Compliant Binance's legal team is working with regulators to ensure that operations continue without interruption.
Japan’s FSA Hosts Blockchain-Roundtable for Central Banks, Regulators Attendees discussed issues relating to security, consumer protection, but details of closed-door meeting remain under wraps
Coincheck to Start Compensating Victims from Next Week The exchange will also resume trading of some currencies.
Japanese Regulator Begins Punishing Cryptocurrency Exchanges Post-Inspection An unspecified number of exchanges will be told to suspend operations too.
Japan Financial Regulator FSA Sounds Warning over ICO Risks The FSA did not explicitly condemn ICOs, only warned that some types of offerings were likely to face regulatory ...
CLS Endorses PvP Settlement Initiative in Japanese FX Market The widespread usage of PvP settlement can be instrumental in reducing settlement risk in Japan.
Japan’s FSA Contemplates Regulation of Pokémon Go Virtual Currency The Japanese watchdog has been deliberating whether PokeCoins should be regulated under prepaid card laws.
Seychelles and Mauritius Financial Regulators Start Cooperation The financial watchdogs of Mauritius and the Seychelles have joined together in a Memorandum of Understanding.