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

Shaurya Malwa · 4 weeks ago · 2 min read

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

South Korean–Japanese game maker Nexon today announced a $100 million investment in Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap, as per a release.

Shaurya Malwa · 2 months ago · 2 min read

Japan megabank Sumitomo Mitsui issues crypto ‘security’ token

Japanese financial conglomerate Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, one of the biggest banks in Asia, has issued a security token to investors in the first-such move of its kind, as per a release yesterday by security tokens issuer and technology firm Securitize.

Shaurya Malwa · 3 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 · 7 months 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 · 9 months 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 · 10 months 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 · 11 months 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 · 11 months 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 · 11 months 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 · 12 months 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 · 1 year 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 · 1 year 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

EMURGO CEO talks Cardano development, important ADA milestones and what the future holds

CryptoSlate recently had the opportunity to talk with the CEO of EMURGO, Ken Kodama.

CryptoSlate Interviews · 2 years ago · 8 min read

Community still believes in Ethereum 2.0 despite scaling challenges

At the 2019 Devcon in Japan, the Ethereum community was optimistic about the launch of the network’s second iteration, seemingly untouched by the latest controversy surrounding claims made by Ethereum’s founders about its inability to scale and grow.

Priyeshu Garg · 2 years ago · 2 min read

Japanese financial services giant Monex Group forms Security Token Offering Association

Financial services giant Monex Group announced the establishment of a Japanese Security Token Offering Association alongside five other major securities companies in the country.

Priyeshu Garg · 2 years ago · 2 min read

Huobi to launch blockchain phone aimed at Asia

Chinese crypto exchange Huobi will make its first foray into a physical product with the launch of its sixth token offering on IEO platform, Huobi Prime.

Reuben Jackson · 2 years ago · 3 min read

Pokémon’s success was just the start, blockchain gaming is what Asia’s pioneering next

Asia has been the origin point of some of the world’s best-known games, from Pokémon to Space Invaders, Pac-Man and Mario Kart.

Kazuhisa Inoue · 2 years ago · 4 min read

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Latest Japan Blockchain News

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

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

EMURGO CEO talks Cardano development, important ADA milestones and what the future holds

Community still believes in Ethereum 2.0 despite scaling challenges

Japanese financial services giant Monex Group forms Security Token Offering Association

Huobi to launch blockchain phone aimed at Asia

Pokémon’s success was just the start, blockchain gaming is what Asia’s pioneering next

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