Tag: Japan
Metaplanet Plans to Acquire More BTC
Reading time: < 1 minuteMetaplanet Inc., a Japanese investment firm, has recently announced that it has secured a loan of 1 billion yen ($6.8 million) with a low 0.1% annual interest rate.
Hacker Steals Over $300M from Crypto Exchange DMM Bitcoin
Reading time: < 1 minuteOn Friday, DMM Bitcoin, a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange, announced that it had been the victim of a breach resulting in the theft of over $300 million worth of Bitcoin.
Japanese VCs Receive Green Light to Purchase Crypto
Reading time: < 1 minuteThe government of Japan is gradually moving towards the legalization of digital currencies. These tokens were included in the category of electronic money starting in 2023.
Venture Firm Eight Roads Hires Former Coinbase Japan CEO
Reading time: < 1 minuteNao Kitazawa, who served as the former head of Coinbase Japan, has now become an Investment Partner at the venture capital firm Eight Roads.
The Bank of Japan Will Start Tests of its CBDC This Year
Reading time: < 1 minuteJapan is accelerating the development of the digital version of the yen.
The Japanese Authorities Call for Tightening of the Crypto Regulation at a Global Level
Reading time: < 1 minuteJapan believes that global crypto regulation should be tough.
Kraken Leaves Japan’s Market
Reading time: < 1 minuteUS cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced its intention to leave the Japanese market at the end of January 2023.
Japan to Amend Legislation to Prevent Russia From Using Crypto Exchanges to Evade Sanctions
Reading time: < 1 minuteJapan intends to make changes to its current legislation regarding cryptocurrency exchanges to enforce sanctions against Russia.
Japan Aims to Simplify Crypto Listing Process
Reading time: < 1 minuteThe Japanese Association of Cryptocurrency Exchanges (JVCEA) plans to simplify the process of listing digital assets on trading platforms.
FTX Buys Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchange Liquid
Reading time: < 1 minuteCrypto exchange FTX has recently announced that it intends to purchase Japanese company Liquid Group and its subsidiaries.