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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.
Tokyo to trial independent Tokyo YUA coin point system
Tokyo will trial an independent Tokyo YUA loyalty coin point system along the Tokyu Railway to promote the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.
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.
Virtual Currency Exchange Association reports on Japanese trading trends
Japan’s Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) has provided new details on crypto trading in Japan using data from association members.
Major Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck to add Stellar Lumens (XLM)
Coincheck announced that it will list the cryptocurrency Stellar Lumens (XLM) from November 12, 2019. The exchange will be the first to list XLM in Japan.
Bank of Japan confirms no plans for a Central Bank Digital Currency
The Governor of the Bank of Japan dismissed the possibility of the central bank issuing a digital currency at a press conference after a G20 meeting between finance leaders and central banks.