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Ripple Extends University Investment Program to Japan

Ripple Labs UBRI program adds two new universities amidst increasing pressure from market incumbents

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BitFlyer, Sumitomo Aim to Wrap up the Property Rentals Business With a Blockchain App

BitFlyer Blockchain and Japanese business giant Sumitomo Corporation will develop a blockchain app allowing users to sign rental contracts and more.

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Japan Has FATF Green Light to Create 'SWIFT Network' for Crypto: Report

Japan is said to be leading the creation of an international cryptocurrency payments network similar to banking network SWIFT.

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Hacked BITpoint Exchange to Refund 50,000 Affected Users in Crypto

BITPoint Japan has said that the roughly 50,000 users who lost funds in its recent hack will be reimbursed in cryptocurrency on a 1:1 basis.

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Japan Creates Working Group to Discuss Facebook Libra Ahead of G7 Meeting

Japan has set up a working group to examine the issues raised by Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project ahead of a G7 meeting this week.

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Hacked Crypto Exchange Bitpoint Discovers More Millions Are Missing

After a $30-million hack last week, Japan-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitpoint says it's discovered that another $2.3 million is missing. 

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110 Crypto Exchanges Are Reportedly Trying to Get Licensed in Japan

In 2019 the Financial Services Agency has approved 3 new exchanges, following a year without any new openings.

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Now Japanese Regulators Are Getting Anxious About Facebook's Cryptocurrency

Japan's central bank has joined the regulators worldwide expressing concerns over the potential risks posed by Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency.

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BitFlyer to Resume Opening New Accounts After One Year Voluntary Suspension

BitFlyer suspended its exchange service after an inquiry from Japan's Financial Services Agency.

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Japan Watchdog Charges Zaif Crypto Exchange Owner with 'Legal Violations'

Fisco, owner of the Zaif crypto exchange, is being forced to upgrade its management systems after an investigation by Japan’s financial watchdog.

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