Two More Japanese Bitcoin Exchanges Will Shut Down

The cryptocurrency situation in Japan is evolving in many different directions. While Bitcoin is a legal payment method in the country, multiple exchanges are still facing regulatory scrutiny. So much, in fact, that two more platforms have been forced to shut down due to this mounting regulatory pressure. Curtain Call for Tokyo GateWay and Mr. Exchange … Read more

Binance Faces Potential Criminal Investigation in Japan for Operating Without a License

The Binance trading platform has gotten a lot of attention over the past few months. Considering that it is one of the world’s biggest trading platforms for cryptocurrencies, it is only normal that people will take a closer look at how this company operates right now. It seems the company is still operating without a license in … Read more

Mailchimp Latest Company to Ban Cryptocurrency Advertising

Popular email automation company, Mailchimp, has become the latest company to ban promotional materials pertaining to initial coin offerings and cryptocurrencies. The ban is formally acknowledged in the company’s new terms of service, which was updated on March 29. Also Read: Two Turkish Imams Fired for Allegedly Investing in Bitcoin Mailchimp Prohibits Emails Promoting Cryptocurrencies Leading … Read more

South Korean Millennials Excited About Crypto, New Survey Shows

South Koreans in their 20s and 30s are excited about cryptocurrencies and are eager to invest. This is according to a study carried out by the Bank of Korea, the country’s central bank. The survey was released on Tuesday and showed general support for digital currencies in the East Asian nation despite recent drastic declines in … Read more

Thailand Approves Draft Decree on Crypto

The Thai cabinet has approved a draft decree to regulate cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings. The definition of digital assets has been modified from the previous draft but the tax structure remains. All crypto businesses must obtain licenses and report information to the anti-money laundering office. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Exchange Opens for Business With … Read more

Bringing the Ready Player One OASIS to Reality with Blockchain Gaming

Ready Player One is a film adaptation of a 2011 science fiction novel by Earnest Cline that takes place primarily within an immersive virtual reality universe called OASIS amidst a dystopian reality plagued by resource scarcity and overpopulation. The film is slated to hit theaters on March 29. As interest in RPO grows, so do the … Read more

Bithumb and Korea Pay Services Partner to Promote Retail Use of Crypto

Bithumb has announced a new partnership with Korea Pay Services in a move meant to promote the use of cryptocurrencies for payments in retail outlets. The partnership will give Bithumb users the ability to use cryptocurrencies to make payments at offline stores. OVER 6,000 STORES TO BENEFIT Korea Pay Services is a mobile payment processor that processes … Read more