Japan
Japanese Manufacturers Enter Blockchain-Backed Data Sharing Arrangement
Overseen by the Industrial Value Chain Initiative, the blockchain project will connect 100 Japanese manufacturers to share information.
G20 Reaffirms It Will Apply Expected Tough New FATF Rules on Crypto
The G20 has reaffirmed it will apply standards to counter money laundering and terrorism funding, soon to be finalized by the Financial Action Task Force.
Japan's Crypto Traders May Face Closer Scrutiny Over Tax Avoidance
Japanese tax authorities are said to be planning to take action on the under-reporting of cryptocurrency-based profits.
Former Mt Gox CEO Says He Wants to Restore Japan as Tech Leader
Former Mt. Gox chief Mark Karpeles has reportedly revealed he's "starting from zero" with an IT project.
Japan Hardens Rules for Cryptocurrency Storage and Trading
The Japanese government is creating new – and potentially expensive – rules for all cryptocurrency companies.
Yahoo Japan-Backed Crypto Exchange Taotao Launches This Week
A new crypto exchange platform in which Yahoo Japan owns a major stake is about to launch after over a year in development.
Japan Scrutinizing Crypto Exchanges Ahead of G20 Summit
Japan’s financial watchdog is said to be inspecting crypto exchanges over anti-money laundering measures ahead of June's G20 meeting.
My Bank Account Was Frozen for Bitcoin – And It Only Made Me Love Crypto More
The guy who coined the term "hodl" has a real bitcoin story that only made his interest in the technology stronger.
Top 3 Japanese Bank to Roll Out Services on Marco Polo Blockchain
Sumitomo, Japan’s third-largest bank by total assets, will launch blockchain-based trade finance services in the second half of this year.
Crypto Exchanges Huobi and Fisco Investigated by Japan Watchdog: Report
Crypto exchanges Huobi Japan and Fisco were investigated by the country’s Financial Services Agency last week, according to Reuters sources.