Japan
Japan's Financial Watchdog Orders AML Shake-Up at 6 Crypto Exchanges
Japan's Financial Services Agency has issued business improvement orders to six licensed crypto exchanges operating in the country.
Major Crypto Exchanges Face Action Over Money-Laundering Fears
Japan's Financial Service Agency is further cracking down on what it considers lax compliance with AML rules at larger, licensed exchanges.
This Japanese Village Is Planning Its Own ICO
A Japanese village is launching the country's first Initial Coin Offering (ICO) on the municipal level.
Japan Blasts Crypto Exchange Execs in First-Ever License Rejection
Japan's financial regulator has formally issued its first denial to a business registration application filed by cryptocurrency exchange FSHO.
Japan to Deny Crypto Exchange Application in Regulatory First
The Financial Service Agency is reportedly planning to deny a registration application filed by a crypto exchange over KYC failings.
Fujitsu Rolls Out System That Turns Reward Points into Blockchain Tokens
Fujitsu is launching a blockchain data processing system for retail merchants that tokenizes traditional promotion tools like coupons and stamps.
Crypto Startup Coinbase Names CEO for Japanese Subsidiary
Cryptocurrency startup Coinbase is officially headed to Japan.
SBI Launches Japan's First Bank-Backed Crypto Exchange
Japanese banking giant SBI Holdings announced on Monday that its in-house cryptocurrency exchange is now live.
Japan's Ban Is a Wake-Up Call to Defend Privacy Coins
To advocate for regulatory leniency, we must consider the advantages, not the disadvantages, that privacy coins will provide to the greater community.
Japanese Regulator Sees Boost In Cryptocurrency Queries
Last year, Japanese consumers were asking more questions than ever about cryptocurrency trading and ICOs, new data reveals.
