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Binance Plans Launch in Japan in August, Considers Introducing Stablecoins

  • Binance acquired a 100% stake in a local crypto exchange last year.
  • The exchange plans to launch in Thailand during Q4 of this year.
Tuesday, 25/07/2023 | 13:30 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
Institutional FX

More Japanese Brokers Entangled in Credit Suisse’s AT1 Bond Fallout

  • Japanese investors lost about $1 billion after Credit Suisse's AT1 bond write-off.
  • SBI, Rakuten and Monex sold the debt instruments, Bloomberg reported.
Wednesday, 12/07/2023 | 15:21 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

FTX to Launch Claims Portal for Customers ‘In the Coming Weeks’

  • The bankruptcy court in Delaware in June ordered customers to file 'proofs of claim'.
  • The order exempts customers of FTX EU and Japan.
Monday, 03/07/2023 | 20:13 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

Japan’s Largest Bank to Support Global Stablecoin Issuance

  • MUFG is currently engaging stablecoin issuers to have them use its blockchain.
  • Recently, Japan eased restrictions on stablecoins.
Friday, 23/06/2023 | 11:25 GMT by Jared Kirui
CryptoCurrency

Coincheck's Nasdaq Listing Delayed by One Year

  • Monex confirmed the delay until July 2, 2024.
  • Initially, Coincheck anticipated going public by the second half of 2022.
Friday, 23/06/2023 | 09:08 GMT by Arnab Shome
CryptoCurrency

BitFlyer Embraces FATF's 'Travel Rule' as Japan Starts AML Regime

  • The crypto exchange says it could adopt a different policy in the future.
  • Travel Rule requires exchange of customer information for certain transactions.
Tuesday, 30/05/2023 | 18:58 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

Despite Rivals' Retreat, Binance Returns to Japan, without Derivatives

  • Binance acquired a Japanese crypto exchange in November.
  • With this move, it is expected to return to the local market in June.
Monday, 29/05/2023 | 08:26 GMT by Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency

Japan to Adopt Strict Crypto Monitoring Rules Next Week

  • The rules will involve the adoption of Travel Rules.
  • It will become effective on 1 June.
Wednesday, 24/05/2023 | 07:17 GMT by Arnab Shome
CryptoCurrency

Binance Japan to Launch Operations in June

  • Binance acquired Japan’s Sakura Exchange BitCoin last November.
  • The local exchange will end its services in May to facilitate Binance’s launch.
Friday, 28/04/2023 | 10:19 GMT by Arnab Shome
Retail FX

Rakuten Securities Ends Q4 FY23 with a 123% Income Uptick

  • The company netted JPY 3.8 billion as quarterly income.
  • Its operating revenue came in at JPY 24.6 billion.
Friday, 28/04/2023 | 07:48 GMT by Arnab Shome
Retail FX

Japan’s Monex Group Sees 474% Income Uptick in Q4

  • Profitability from Japanese and US business segments have increased.
  • Its crypto business ended up in losses for another quarter.
Thursday, 27/04/2023 | 09:33 GMT by Arnab Shome
CryptoCurrency

Japanese Watchdog Flags Messi-Endorsed Bitget

  • FSA previously flagged two of the four recently named exchanges.
  • Bybit is one of the largest crypto derivatives trading platforms.
Monday, 03/04/2023 | 11:17 GMT by Arnab Shome
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Japan Looks to a Digital Future

  • Japan's leaders look focused on web3 and digital transition, while also exploring CBDCs.
  • Japanese companies will launch a partnership called the Japan Metaverse Economic Zone.
Wednesday, 08/03/2023 | 15:30 GMT by Sam White
CryptoCurrency

FTX Japan Users Withdrew $50 Million in a Day

  • FTX Japan resumed withdrawals on Wednesday.
  • The subsidiary report held more than $138 million in cash when it ceased operations.
Friday, 24/02/2023 | 07:29 GMT by Arnab Shome
CryptoCurrency

FTX Japan Resumes Withdrawals in Fiat and Crypto

  • The withdrawals will be facilitated via Liquid Japan.
  • FTX received permission to sell its Japanese entities.
Tuesday, 21/02/2023 | 07:38 GMT by Arnab Shome
Thought Leaders

Exclusive: ZuluTrade Expands in Japan

  • ZuluTrade recently announced its plans to grow its presence in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Tuesday, 14/02/2023 | 08:53 GMT by FM
Institutional FX

Japan's Nomura Shows 11% Jump in Q3 Profit

  • The Japanese giant recorded robust numbers in the 3 months that ended in December.
  • The figures are a confirmation of the result achieved in the previous quarter.
Wednesday, 01/02/2023 | 09:03 GMT by Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency

Stablecoins Will Re-Enter Japan? FSA Works on Regulations

  • A decision is expected by the end of June.
  • Currently, Japanese exchanges are not offering foreign stablecoins like USDT or USDC.
Tuesday, 24/01/2023 | 12:15 GMT by Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency

Coinbase Stops Operations in Japan Due to Market Volatility

  • Earlier, the exchange reported plans to reduce its workforce by 20%.
  • Other major platforms issued similar statements.
Wednesday, 18/01/2023 | 09:18 GMT by Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency

FTX-Owned Liquid to Return Customer Funds Next Year

  • Customers of Liquid Japan and FTX Japan will be eligible for withdrawals.
  • The platform suspended withdrawals on 15 November.
Friday, 30/12/2022 | 09:51 GMT by Arnab Shome
CryptoCurrency

Kraken To Shut Operations in Japan by Citing 'Weak Crypto Market'

  • It urged customers to withdraw funds by 31 January 2023.
  • It will be the second time Kraken is exiting the Japanese market.
Wednesday, 28/12/2022 | 10:23 GMT by Arnab Shome
Retail FX

Japan’s AEON Bank Taps Monex for Enhancing Asset Management Offerings

  • Monex will provide asset management services to customers of the lender.
  • The services under the new structure are expected to start in January 2024.
Tuesday, 27/12/2022 | 08:01 GMT by Arnab Shome
CryptoCurrency

Japan Extends FTX Suspension to March 2023, Orders Retention of Assets

  • The Japanese regulator is making an effort to keep all FTX Japan assets within the country.
  • It is also working to make customer withdrawal of funds possible.
Friday, 09/12/2022 | 15:05 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

Japan’s LINE Shuts Down Crypto Exchange Bitfront, Cites Industry Challenges

  • The firm wants to focus on LINE blockchain and LINK token.
  • Bitfront will suspend all withdrawals on March 31, 2023.
Monday, 28/11/2022 | 16:07 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency

The Bahamas Freeze FTX.com Assets, Japan Halts Local Operation

  • FTX.com is headquartered in the Bahamas.
  • The exchange is now trying to raise capital to survive.
Friday, 11/11/2022 | 06:30 GMT by Arnab Shome
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