Japan
Now Japanese Regulators Are Getting Anxious About Facebook's Cryptocurrency
Japan's central bank has joined the regulators worldwide expressing concerns over the potential risks posed by Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency.
BitFlyer to Resume Opening New Accounts After One Year Voluntary Suspension
BitFlyer suspended its exchange service after an inquiry from Japan's Financial Services Agency.
Japan Watchdog Charges Zaif Crypto Exchange Owner with 'Legal Violations'
Fisco, owner of the Zaif crypto exchange, is being forced to upgrade its management systems after an investigation by Japan’s financial watchdog.
Japanese Manufacturers Enter Blockchain-Backed Data Sharing Arrangement
Overseen by the Industrial Value Chain Initiative, the blockchain project will connect 100 Japanese manufacturers to share information.
G20 Reaffirms It Will Apply Expected Tough New FATF Rules on Crypto
The G20 has reaffirmed it will apply standards to counter money laundering and terrorism funding, soon to be finalized by the Financial Action Task Force.
Japan's Crypto Traders May Face Closer Scrutiny Over Tax Avoidance
Japanese tax authorities are said to be planning to take action on the under-reporting of cryptocurrency-based profits.
Former Mt Gox CEO Says He Wants to Restore Japan as Tech Leader
Former Mt. Gox chief Mark Karpeles has reportedly revealed he's "starting from zero" with an IT project.
Japan Hardens Rules for Cryptocurrency Storage and Trading
The Japanese government is creating new – and potentially expensive – rules for all cryptocurrency companies.
Yahoo Japan-Backed Crypto Exchange Taotao Launches This Week
A new crypto exchange platform in which Yahoo Japan owns a major stake is about to launch after over a year in development.
Japan Scrutinizing Crypto Exchanges Ahead of G20 Summit
Japan’s financial watchdog is said to be inspecting crypto exchanges over anti-money laundering measures ahead of June's G20 meeting.
