LINE’s native crypto asset LINK is now available on BitMax
Japanese social media network and messaging app LINE has listed its native crypto asset on Japanese exchange BitMax
NEM lists XEM on bitFlyer ahead of Symbol launch
NEM XEM holders should prepare for a blockchain snapshot to receive a 1-for-1 allocation of the new XYM token on Symbol
Japan company issues digital graduation certificates using blockchain technology
LasTrust Inc. is issuing digital graduation certificates using CloudCerts, a platform designed to issue certificates using blockchain technology
The Japan Cryptoasset Business Association has created a stablecoin subcommittee
The Japan Cryptoasset Business Association (JCBA) has created a Stablecoin Subcommittee to develop an understanding of the potential risks and benefits of stablecoins
The Bank of Japan has published a new report on Central Bank Digital Currency
The Bank of Japan has published a new report on central bank digital currencies to study the technical aspects of a digital yen
Japanese arrests over stolen NEM from Coincheck hack
The Metropolitan Police Department arrested two men on suspicion of illegally exchanging XEM into another virtual currency. It is alleged that the men received approximately 24 million XEM over the dark web from the hacker who stole NEM from Coincheck, Japan’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.
In Japan, Bitcoin is in a tug of war between COVID-19 and Easy Money
The price of Bitcoin is in uncertain territory, fighting to hold on to the US$8,500 level. Now, COVID-19 threatens to postpone a post-halving rally.
Yahoo! Japan Subsidiary, TaoTao, and Binance move towards a strategic partnership
Z Corporation Inc., a subsidiary of Yahoo! Japan, the TaoTao exchange and Binance are in negotiations to serve the Japanese market.
Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party urges the Government to consider digital currency options
Members of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party have put forward a proposal urging the government to prepare to issue a digital currency.
Liberal-Democratic Party of Japan proposes state-issued digital currency
According to the Nikkei Shimbun, the ruling Liberal-Democratic Party of Japan (LDP) will gather recommendations in the spring regarding a state-issued digital currency.
Japan’s Virtual Currency Exchange Association publishes data for November 2019
Japan’s Virtual Currency Exchange Association has released new data about its members for November 2019. The data includes transaction amounts and the number of active crypto trading accounts.
Japanese educational institution charged with misappropriating funds to buy cryptocurrency
The Meijo Gakuin Educational Corporation will file a criminal complaint against the company’s former chairwoman after funds were used to buy cryptocurrency.
Major Japanese exchange Coincheck to drop leveraged trading
As Japan’s Virtual Currency Exchange Association continues its efforts to have member organizations implement best practice financial management, Coincheck has announced it will end leveraged trading from March 13th, 2020.
33% of Japanese survey participants are receptive to cryptocurrency
A new report says that only 33% of Japanese survey participants are receptive to cryptocurrency.
Local government and incorporated associations begin issuing independent tokens in Japan
In addition to companies, local governments and incorporated associations are now proceeding with special initiatives for issuing independent tokens within Japan.
Japan’s Security Token Association partners with Luxembourg’s Tokeny Solutions to nurture security token ecosystem
Japan’s Security Token Association (JSTA) has entered into an agreement with Luxembourg security platform operator Tokeny Solutions to progress Japan’s security token ecosystem.
