Huobi Officially Launches in South Korea with 100 Cryptocurrencies

Huobi has officially launched in South Korea. The platform facilitates the trading of 100 cryptocurrencies and 208 markets. The exchange is also creating an investor protection fund and program to immediately compensate for any losses that are not investor error. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Exchange Opens for Business With 7 Cryptocurrencies Huobi Korea Launched Huobi … Read more

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

Not Dead: There’s Good Reason to Be Long on Bitcoin

With western Christianity set to celebrate the basis of its theology this weekend, bitcoiners the world over might be showing up to churches in droves, hoping one resurrection might lead to another. The ecosystem’s main prophet, Tom Lee of Fundstrat Global Advisors, has outlined four reasons why enthusiasts ought to be bullish on the future: … Read more

Five Cryptocurrency Exchanges in Japan Throw in the Towel

Five cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan are closing after their operators reportedly withdrew their applications with the Japanese financial regulator to operate crypto exchanges. They are in the process of returning clients’ cash and crypto holdings. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Exchange Opens for Business With 7 Cryptocurrencies Five Exchanges Cease Operations Five cryptocurrency exchange operators in … Read more

Bitflyer Increases Bitcoin Adoption with Record Number of Users

Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitflyer reported a 100% increase in the number of its users in just the past four months, as the company continues to grow crypto adoption in Japan by partnering with major stores. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Exchange Opens for Business With 7 Cryptocurrencies Bitflyer’s Customers Reach 2 Million Japan’s largest cryptocurrency exchange … Read more