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Japan to Deny Crypto Exchange Application in Regulatory First

The Financial Service Agency is reportedly planning to deny a registration application filed by a crypto exchange over KYC failings.

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Fujitsu Rolls Out System That Turns Reward Points into Blockchain Tokens

Fujitsu is launching a blockchain data processing system for retail merchants that tokenizes traditional promotion tools like coupons and stamps. 

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Crypto Startup Coinbase Names CEO for Japanese Subsidiary

Cryptocurrency startup Coinbase is officially headed to Japan.

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SBI Launches Japan's First Bank-Backed Crypto Exchange

Japanese banking giant SBI Holdings announced on Monday that its in-house cryptocurrency exchange is now live.

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Japan's Ban Is a Wake-Up Call to Defend Privacy Coins

To advocate for regulatory leniency, we must consider the advantages, not the disadvantages, that privacy coins will provide to the greater community.

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Japanese Regulator Sees Boost In Cryptocurrency Queries

Last year, Japanese consumers were asking more questions than ever about cryptocurrency trading and ICOs, new data reveals.

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Coincheck Owner Monex Plans Proprietary Blockchain, ICO

The new owner of Japan's Coincheck exchange, Monex Group, says creating its own blockchain with an ICO to follow is on its radar.

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16 Exchanges Pledge to Restore Crypto Market Confidence

A just-launched group of licensed cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan is looking to restore market confidence by adopting self-imposed rules.

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Softbank Wants to Cut Carbon Emissions with Green Energy Blockchain

A group of Japanese firms is planning a blockchain pilot that would allow rural consumers to trade renewable energy.

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Cryptocurrency Exchange Kraken to Shutter Services in Japan

U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced it is shutting its doors for investors in Japan, citing operational costs.

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