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Japan Looks to a Digital Future

Japan's leaders look focused on web3 and digital transition, while also exploring CBDCs.
Japanese companies will launch a partnership called the Japan Metaverse Economic Zone.

Wednesday, 08/03/2023 | 15:30 GMT by Sam White

CryptoCurrency

FTX Japan Users Withdrew $50 Million in a Day

FTX Japan resumed withdrawals on Wednesday.
The subsidiary report held more than $138 million in cash when it ceased operations.

Friday, 24/02/2023 | 07:29 GMT by Arnab Shome

CryptoCurrency

FTX Japan Resumes Withdrawals in Fiat and Crypto

The withdrawals will be facilitated via Liquid Japan.
FTX received permission to sell its Japanese entities.

Tuesday, 21/02/2023 | 07:38 GMT by Arnab Shome

Thought Leaders

Exclusive: ZuluTrade Expands in Japan

ZuluTrade recently announced its plans to grow its presence in the Land of the Rising Sun.

Tuesday, 14/02/2023 | 08:53 GMT by FM

Institutional FX

Japan's Nomura Shows 11% Jump in Q3 Profit

The Japanese giant recorded robust numbers in the 3 months that ended in December.
The figures are a confirmation of the result achieved in the previous quarter.

Wednesday, 01/02/2023 | 09:03 GMT by Damian Chmiel

CryptoCurrency

Stablecoins Will Re-Enter Japan? FSA Works on Regulations

A decision is expected by the end of June.
Currently, Japanese exchanges are not offering foreign stablecoins like USDT or USDC.

Tuesday, 24/01/2023 | 12:15 GMT by Damian Chmiel

CryptoCurrency

Coinbase Stops Operations in Japan Due to Market Volatility

Earlier, the exchange reported plans to reduce its workforce by 20%.
Other major platforms issued similar statements.

Wednesday, 18/01/2023 | 09:18 GMT by Damian Chmiel

CryptoCurrency

FTX-Owned Liquid to Return Customer Funds Next Year

Customers of Liquid Japan and FTX Japan will be eligible for withdrawals.
The platform suspended withdrawals on 15 November.

Friday, 30/12/2022 | 09:51 GMT by Arnab Shome

CryptoCurrency

Kraken To Shut Operations in Japan by Citing 'Weak Crypto Market'

It urged customers to withdraw funds by 31 January 2023.
It will be the second time Kraken is exiting the Japanese market.

Wednesday, 28/12/2022 | 10:23 GMT by Arnab Shome

Retail FX

Japan’s AEON Bank Taps Monex for Enhancing Asset Management Offerings

Monex will provide asset management services to customers of the lender.
The services under the new structure are expected to start in January 2024.

Tuesday, 27/12/2022 | 08:01 GMT by Arnab Shome

CryptoCurrency

Japan Extends FTX Suspension to March 2023, Orders Retention of Assets

The Japanese regulator is making an effort to keep all FTX Japan assets within the country.
It is also working to make customer withdrawal of funds possible.

Friday, 09/12/2022 | 15:05 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo

CryptoCurrency

Japan’s LINE Shuts Down Crypto Exchange Bitfront, Cites Industry Challenges

The firm wants to focus on LINE blockchain and LINK token.
Bitfront will suspend all withdrawals on March 31, 2023.

Monday, 28/11/2022 | 16:07 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo

CryptoCurrency

The Bahamas Freeze FTX.com Assets, Japan Halts Local Operation

FTX.com is headquartered in the Bahamas.
The exchange is now trying to raise capital to survive.

Friday, 11/11/2022 | 06:30 GMT by Arnab Shome

Institutional FX

Nomura Gains a Windfall in Q2 despite Global Worries

The performance of the core business remains below satisfactory levels.
Revenue from retail and investment management divisions declined year-over-year.

Wednesday, 02/11/2022 | 09:01 GMT by Arnab Shome

Institutional FX

NYSE and TSE Partner on Product Dev, Marketing and Info Exchange

The agreement was signed during the visit of the Japanese PM, Fumio Kishida to the NYSE.
JPX and CFFEX in early September signed an MoU for derivatives market cooperation.

Friday, 23/09/2022 | 13:04 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo

Institutional FX

Exchanges in Japan and China Sign MoU for Derivatives Market Cooperation

It is aimed at encouraging investors in both countries.
They will “actively collaborate on initiatives and promotional activities.”

Wednesday, 07/09/2022 | 08:29 GMT by Arnab Shome

FinTech

Japanese Regulator Orders Local Revolut Unit to Improve AML Measures

The company has 'serious problems' in several business areas.
It now needs to submit a business improvement plan to the regulator.

Friday, 02/09/2022 | 09:29 GMT by Arnab Shome

Brokers

Saxo Bank Allows Fractional Index CFDs Trading for Japanese Traders

The minimum trading unit has been reduced to as low as 0.01.
The platform offers more than 20 stock index CFDs.

Thursday, 25/08/2022 | 08:22 GMT by Arnab Shome

Institutional FX

BMO Obtains Securities License in Japan

The company aims to expand its presence in the region.
In 1962, BMO opened its first representative office in Japan.

Friday, 05/08/2022 | 06:08 GMT by Bilal Jafar

Retail FX

Saxo Bank Japan is Terminating Support for MT4 in September 2022

Some customers will be exempted and may continue trading via MetaTrader4.
The discontinuation of the MT4 will not affect SaxoInvestor platform in the GCC sector.

Thursday, 04/08/2022 | 09:05 GMT by Matti Williamson

Thought Leaders

Next-Gen Multimedia Blockchain Platform, CRETA, Enters the Japanese Market

Creta Inc. looks to boost the company’s presence in the global video games industry.

Wednesday, 27/07/2022 | 07:52 GMT by FM

Retail FX

Alpaca Completes Acquisition of Japanese Broker-Dealer AlpacaJapan

The move seeks to expand the global presence of the crypto and stock investing platform.
Nothing will change for current customers at AlpacaJapan.

Tuesday, 19/07/2022 | 23:32 GMT by Felipe Erazo

Retail FX

Rakuten Starts Accepting Orders for US Stock Margin Trading

The first transaction to be recorded on Monday.
Rakuten Group’s revenue hit 437.1 billion yen in Q1 FY22.

Friday, 08/07/2022 | 23:39 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo

News

Ex-Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Assassinated in Broad Daylight

The former prime minister was campaigning for LDP candidates.
'Abenomics' was a success story with its own shortcomings.

Friday, 08/07/2022 | 15:17 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo

Institutional FX

SMFG Plans to Acquire 10% of SBI Holdings

The deal is worth more than $443 million, Japanese media says.
SBI might also take a small stake in SMFG.

Tuesday, 21/06/2022 | 21:19 GMT by Felipe Erazo

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