Nine Japanese Crypto Exchanges Have Suspended Operations So Far

A total of nine cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan have suspended their operations so far. This includes the latest two, one of which was sanctioned by the Japanese financial regulator on Wednesday while the other voluntarily withdrew its license application. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Exchange Opens for Business With 7 Cryptocurrencies Blue Dream Japan The Japanese … Read more

Japan Punishes Seven Cryptocurrency Exchanges, Suspending Two

The Japanese financial regulator has punished seven cryptocurrency exchanges in the country, suspending the operation of two of them. “The agency fears another Coincheck-style hack,” it stated after recent inspections of all crypto exchanges in Japan revealed inadequate measures for customer protection. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Exchange Opens for Business With 7 Cryptocurrencies FSA Punishes … Read more

Japanese Crypto Exchanges Tap Star Power for Marketing Arms Race

Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges have been very active in advertising their services. Several exchanges including Bitflyer, DMM Bitcoin, Tech Bureau’s Zaif and the hacked exchange Coincheck have been tapping into star power and launching TV commercials with original music. Also read: Indians Look to Buy Bitcoin Overseas as Regulations Tighten Japanese Exchanges’ TV Commercials Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges have … Read more

Japanese Financial Authority Inspecting 32 Cryptocurrency Exchanges

The Japanese Financial Services Agency has announced that it is inspecting all 32 cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan. This includes 16 exchanges that have not obtained a license but are currently under review by the agency and those that are already fully licensed. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Exchange Opens for Business With 7 Cryptocurrencies 16 Exchanges … Read more