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bitFlyer COO: Coincheck and Mt Gox Hacks Caused Crypto Security to Improve

  • Bartek Ringwelski speaks on bitFlyer's place in the expanding global cryptocurrency sector.
Monday, 19/03/2018 | 12:38 GMT by Rachel McIntosh
Brokers

Japan's February FX Trading Volumes Increase 9.9% YoY

  • OTC FX trading volumes also saw a strong monthly rise of 14.9% relative to January.
Wednesday, 14/03/2018 | 12:37 GMT by Finance Magnates Staff
Brokers

FFAJ Reports Monthly Decline in Binary Options Trading Volumes for February

  • Despite the drop relative to January, trading volumes have actually increased by 7.45% YoY.
Wednesday, 14/03/2018 | 10:22 GMT by Finance Magnates Staff
Brokers

Japanese FX Broker Traders Securities Launches New Website for Its B2B ‎Arm

  • In December 2016 Traders Securities announced that it is stepping into the ‎B2B space.
Friday, 09/03/2018 | 18:23 GMT by Aziz Abdel-Qader
News

Coincheck to Start Compensating Victims from Next Week

  • The exchange will also resume trading of some currencies.
Thursday, 08/03/2018 | 18:10 GMT by Arnab Shome
News

Japanese Regulator Begins Punishing Cryptocurrency Exchanges Post-Inspection

  • An unspecified number of exchanges will be told to suspend operations too.
Wednesday, 07/03/2018 | 14:10 GMT by Simon Golstein
News

Fujitsu Develops Technology to Detect Ethereum Smart Contract Risks

  • The technology will not only detect risks, but also identify their locations in the source code.
Wednesday, 07/03/2018 | 13:39 GMT by Arnab Shome
News

Ripple Partners with 61 Japanese Banks to Develop Domestic Payments App

  • More than 80 percent of Japanese banking assets are held by these 61 banks.
Wednesday, 07/03/2018 | 12:28 GMT by Arnab Shome
Exchanges

Kraken Prepares to Shut Down SWIFT Funding Accounts in Japan

  • The company has informed its clients that SEPA EUR transfers will remain intact.
Wednesday, 28/02/2018 | 17:20 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko
News

Coincheck Considers Capital Tie-Up to Regain Public Trust

  • The reputation of the exchange is at stake after the theft.
Tuesday, 27/02/2018 | 10:54 GMT by Arnab Shome
Brokers

Analysis: DMM Becomes First Japanese Broker to Pass 600,000 Account Mark

  • The broker recently launched its cryptocurrency exchange 'DMM Bitcoin'.
Monday, 26/02/2018 | 14:16 GMT by Sylwester Majewski
News

Japanese Exchange Faces Technical Glitch, Offers Free Bitcoins

  • This mishap puts the Financial Services Agency in the spotlight.
Wednesday, 21/02/2018 | 14:29 GMT by Arnab Shome
News

Post-Coincheck, Japan's Two Largest Crypto Groups Form Self-Regulating Body

  • The formation of the entity comes in the wake of the Coincheck hack, the largest crypto heist in history.
Friday, 16/02/2018 | 08:52 GMT by Rachel McIntosh
Brokers

Japanese Binary Options Volumes Record Hike in January

  • Starting the year off on the right foot, the Binary Options industry shows signs of life in Japan.
Thursday, 15/02/2018 | 07:52 GMT by Finance Magnates Staff
News

Coincheck Resumes Yen Withdrawals, Lawsuit on Its Way

  • Ten traders are jointly suing the cryptocurrency exchange as it froze the withdrawals.
Tuesday, 13/02/2018 | 13:27 GMT by Arnab Shome
Regulation

Japan’s MoF Issues Warnings over Investment Firm and Questionable ICO

  • The warning encompasses both an illegitimate investment firm, as well as a blockchain company attempting to issue a questionable ICO.
Tuesday, 13/02/2018 | 08:03 GMT by Finance Magnates Staff
News

Japanese Crypto Traders Could Be Paying As Much As 55% in Capital Gains Tax

  • The high rates have caused some crypto-wealthy individuals to leave the country.
Monday, 12/02/2018 | 08:51 GMT by Rachel McIntosh
Exchanges

Coincheck Aftermath: Japan's Regulator to Inspect Crypto Exchange Security

  • Heavy advertising campaigns have led to questions regarding the commitment of exchanges to protecting investor funds.
Thursday, 08/02/2018 | 15:12 GMT by Finance Magnates Staff
News

Japan's Peach Aviation to Continue with Bitcoin Payment Plan

  • The airline denied that the project was being cancelled, but admitted that it will be delayed.
Monday, 05/02/2018 | 16:42 GMT by Arnab Shome
Exchanges

TFX Sees Rebound in January Across FX Volumes, Led by USD/JPY Trading

  • FX markets finally awoke in January, led by USD/JPY and EUR/USD trading
Thursday, 01/02/2018 | 09:34 GMT by Jeff Patterson
News

Chat App Line to Launch Cryptocurrency Trading Platform

  • Line’s application for opening a crypto exchange is under review with the FSA.
Wednesday, 31/01/2018 | 14:22 GMT by Arnab Shome
News

SBI Expands its Crypto Activities: Launches Exchange, Teams with Moven

  • Partnering with Moven, SBI Group will expand the mobile-based blockchain ecosystem.
Wednesday, 31/01/2018 | 13:12 GMT by Arnab Shome
Brokers

Monex Group’s Profits Rise on Yearly Basis in 2017, Crypto Lab Launched

  • Monex's profits rose on a yearly basis, with the group unveiling plans for a fully operational crypto lab.
Wednesday, 31/01/2018 | 09:18 GMT by Jeff Patterson
News

Japan’s Largest Consumer Electronics Chain Now Accepts Bitcoin

  • The retail chain has launched this service on a trial basis at two of its largest stores in Tokyo.
Monday, 29/01/2018 | 11:07 GMT by Arnab Shome
News

Coincheck Promises to Compensate Theft Victims at 81 Cents to the Dollar

  • In tandem with this, NEM announces a new tracking feature, making the stolen funds useless to the thieves.
Sunday, 28/01/2018 | 10:24 GMT by Simon Golstein
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