Japan
Gumi Bets Big on XRP: Why Japan Is Suddenly Shopping for Altcoins
- Tokyo-listed Gumi plans up to ¥2.5b ($17m) in XRP buys, favoring utility over hype.
- The move tracks Japan’s tighter, clearer rules, where payment-use tokens beat moonshots.
- XRP’s cross-border rails and SBI links make it Japan Inc’s practical pick.
Monday, 01/09/2025 | 08:38 GMT by
Louis Parks
Exclusive: Capital.com Seeks Japan Licence
- “Capital.com is exploring new licences in several markets, including Japan,” the broker confirmed.
- It also seeks a Compliance Head in Japan to liaise with “the group executive management and the local authorities for the firm’s licence application(s).”
Tuesday, 26/08/2025 | 09:27 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Japan’s Online Brokerage Fraud Drops 21% in May, But Affected Firms Nearly Doubled
- According to the regulator, attackers are now shifting from large firms to smaller ones that may have weaker cybersecurity.
- They typically gain access to accounts, liquidate assets, and buy illiquid stocks they already own to manipulate prices.
Tuesday, 10/06/2025 | 15:34 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Analysis: Japan Will Reclassify Crypto as Financial Products—What It Means for Investors
- Japan’s push for a cashless society and blockchain adoption could be supported by new crypto regulations.
- Concerns exist over restrictions on retail investors and enforcing insider trading rules in the crypto market.
Tuesday, 01/04/2025 | 15:32 GMT by
Anndy Lian
Ripple's XRP Ledger Integration Could Boost Market Cap by $64 Billion in Japan
- XRP's integration into Japan's $6.37 trillion banking sector could impact its market performance.
- Projections show XRP’s price could reach $3.50 with 1% adoption, or $13.48 with 10% adoption.
Monday, 06/01/2025 | 14:11 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Exchange Will Transfer Customer Assets to SBI VC Trade by March 2025
- Distressed customers of DMM will not have to create new accounts on SBI VC Trade.
- DMM crypto services were disrupted after a $320 million hack, which has recently been attributed to North Korean hackers.
Thursday, 26/12/2024 | 07:11 GMT by
Arnab Shome
WhaleFin Rebrands to S.BLOX for Sony's Crypto Exchange Transformation
- The rebranding includes a new user interface and mobile app; the launch date hasn't been set.
- Originally DeCurret, the platform was acquired by Sony's Quetta Web Co. after being under Amber Group.
Monday, 01/07/2024 | 16:50 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
MUFG Units Hit with Regulatory Action over Client Data Breaches in Japan
- Japan's FSA penalizes MUFG units for unauthorized sharing of client data.
- The regulator orders business improvements and mandates the submission of detailed plans by July 24, 2024.
Monday, 24/06/2024 | 07:46 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
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