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A Japanese game with 8 million users is launching a crypto metaverse

Andjela Radmilac · 5 days ago · 3 min read

Coinbase launches in crypto-friendly Japan

The publicly traded exchange announced its inroads in the country yesterday.

Shaurya Malwa · 4 months ago · 1 read

Cardano (ADA) sees Japan listing after passing strict crypto regulatory checks

Cardano (ADA) has finally acquired regulatory approval to be listed on Japanese crypto exchanges.

Ana Grabundzija · 4 months ago · 1 read

XRP jumps 19% as Ripple announces ODL corridor in crypto-friendly Japan

As a part of its expansion in the APAC region, the company announces a new partnership.

Ana Grabundzija · 4 months ago · 2 min read

Two Japanese firms turn to Ripple (XRP) tech to power remittances

A subsidiary of SBI has partnered with a local firm to utilize Ripple for remittances.

Shaurya Malwa · 5 months ago · 1 read

Bank of Japan governor slams Bitcoin, questions its usage in settlements

The central bank of the cash-centric country is planning out its own digital currency, but seems unsure about cryptocurrencies.

Shaurya Malwa · 6 months ago · 2 min read

Tokyo-listed gaming giant Nexon invests $100 million in Bitcoin (BTC)

The firm said ‘protecting shareholder value’ was one of the reasons behind the move.

Shaurya Malwa · 7 months ago · 2 min read

Japan megabank Sumitomo Mitsui issues crypto ‘security’ token

Japan is one of the handful of countries in the world to spearhead crypto and blockchain initiatives. And its major conglomerates seem to share that goal.

Shaurya Malwa · 8 months ago · 2 min read

Softbank CEO sold Bitcoin at a $130m loss after getting “too distracted”

Masayoshi Son’s not having the greatest of years in recent times.

Shaurya Malwa · 1 year ago · 2 min read

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$1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin from Mt. Gox hack might spook crypto markets

Victims of the infamous Mt Gox hack in 2014 are set to receive a record 150,000 Bitcoin reimbursement in the coming months.

Shaurya Malwa · 1 year ago · 2 min read

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Why Japan’s crypto traders chose Bitcoin over alts earlier this year

A new study from a Japanese crypto exchange showed the country’s crypto fanatics favored Bitcoin ahead of local favorites XRP and Monacoin, with trading volumes for the former significantly higher than the latter two and other altcoins.

Shaurya Malwa · 1 year ago · 3 min read

Bitcoin trading laws impede stablecoin development, says Japan regulator

A newly-appointed financial regulator in Japan said this week that introducing laws and regulations for Bitcoin trading would impede technical innovation while supporting purely speculative gains, according to Reuters.

Shaurya Malwa · 1 year ago · 2 min read

Japan: Bitcoin-friendly central bank creates digital currency division

Japan’s central bank — the Bank of Japan (BoJ) — confirmed Monday it has created a new division to research and study the issuance of digital currency.

Shaurya Malwa · 1 year ago · 2 min read

Bitcoin-friendly Japan confirms digital yen and its a boost for crypto

The Japanese government confirmed yesterday it will assess and develop a digital currency in the coming months.

Shaurya Malwa · 1 year ago · 2 min read

Coronavirus pushes Bitcoin-friendly Japan to begin “Digital Yen” trials

The East Asian superpowers are battling it out, this time with blockchain and digital currencies as a focus.

Shaurya Malwa · 1 year ago · 3 min read

Japan megabank Nomura launches Bitcoin and crypto custody for institutional investors

Institutional investors are coming in hard and fast to the crypto market and, whether you like it or not, seem like they are here to stay.

Shaurya Malwa · 1 year ago · 3 min read

Japanese senator says cryptocurrency and blockchain will be “more important” in a post-COVID world, here’s why

In a world ravaged by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, regulators around the are increasingly looking into cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

Shaurya Malwa · 2 years ago · 2 min read

Most of the 20 crypto firms worth over $1 billion apiece are based in Asia

There is no denying the sentiment that the United States is the global hub of technology and financial innovation.

Nick Chong · 2 years ago · 3 min read

Fortress has reduced its offer to buy up Bitcoin claims of Mt. Gox victims

New York-based investment firm Fortress Investment Group has issued a new letter to creditors of the long-collapsed exchange Mt.

Jonnie Emsley · 2 years ago · 2 min read

MINDOL (MIN) skyrocketed over 28x recently, but what is it?

Over the last two months, MINDOL (MIN), an Ethereum-based token aiming to promote the Japanese “geek culture,” skyrocketed over 28x.

Ali Martinez · 2 years ago · 2 min read

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Coinbase launches in crypto-friendly Japan

Cardano (ADA) sees Japan listing after passing strict crypto regulatory checks

XRP jumps 19% as Ripple announces ODL corridor in crypto-friendly Japan

Two Japanese firms turn to Ripple (XRP) tech to power remittances

Bank of Japan governor slams Bitcoin, questions its usage in settlements

Tokyo-listed gaming giant Nexon invests $100 million in Bitcoin (BTC)

Japan megabank Sumitomo Mitsui issues crypto ‘security’ token

Softbank CEO sold Bitcoin at a $130m loss after getting “too distracted”

$1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin from Mt. Gox hack might spook crypto markets

Why Japan’s crypto traders chose Bitcoin over alts earlier this year

Bitcoin trading laws impede stablecoin development, says Japan regulator

Japan: Bitcoin-friendly central bank creates digital currency division

Bitcoin-friendly Japan confirms digital yen and its a boost for crypto

Coronavirus pushes Bitcoin-friendly Japan to begin “Digital Yen” trials

Japan megabank Nomura launches Bitcoin and crypto custody for institutional investors

Japanese senator says cryptocurrency and blockchain will be “more important” in a post-COVID world, here’s why

Most of the 20 crypto firms worth over $1 billion apiece are based in Asia

Fortress has reduced its offer to buy up Bitcoin claims of Mt. Gox victims

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