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.
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.
Japan’s Cryptocurrency Business Association releases new guidance
The Japan Cryptocurrency Business Association (JCBA) has released new guidance on the regulation of crypto asset management.
Japanese blockchain partnerships link up
Japan’s most popular messenger service has partnered with Japan’s oldest brokerage to work on blockchain-related ventures.
Japan to implement new regulations on IEOs
The Virtual Currency Exchange Association has issued new guidelines on ICOs and IEOs conducted in Japan.
Meet Monacoin, Japan’s cryptocurrency meme
In the west, the popular Dogecoin cryptocurrency rose to fame on the back of a meme. In Japan, Monacoin fulfils the same role.
Japanese messaging company LINE registers new cryptocurrency exchange
The company behind Japan’s most popular messaging app has been approved for a new cryptocurrency business license in the country.
Japan’s SBI Group to offer shareholder benefits in XRP
The Financial information services subsidiary of SBI Group has announced that it will pay interim shareholder benefits in Ripple’s XRP crypto asset.
Monex Group to support new AI engineers
Monex Group supports the training of engineers and developers in Japan’s AI and blockchain sectors.
Japanese finance giant Monex applies to the Libra Association
Monex Group, the owner of Coincheck, Japan’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has applied to join the Libra Association.
Blockchain company BUIDL launches anti-money laundering tool
Japanese blockchain company BUIDL has launched SHIEDL, an anti-money laundering (AML) and counter financing of terrorism (CFT) tool for cryptocurrency exchanges.
