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Japan
BitFlyer Exchange Toughens User Verification Amid Watchdog Scrutiny
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange BitFlyer says it will revise its know-your-customer procedures after criticism from a financial regulator.

Japan Could Have More Than 3 Million Crypto Traders
Japan's Financial Services Agency has published domestic cryptocurrency trading statistics for the first time.

Japanese Regulator Suspends Two Crypto Exchanges Over KYC Failings
Japan's financial regulator has ordered two cryptocurrency exchanges to halt operations for two months due to insufficient KYC procedures.

Monex Confirms Coincheck Exchange Acquisition, Plans Future IPO
Japanese online brokerage Monex Group has confirmed a deal to acquire cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck, which suffered a major breach in January.

Japanese Research Group Calls for 'Appropriate' ICO Rules
A research group led by members of Japan's private and public sectors called for ICO regulation and published its recommendations in a report today.

Japanese Brokerage Firm May Acquire Hacked Coincheck Exchange
Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck, which suffered a major hack early this year, may soon be under new management, reports say.

Report: Two Japanese Crypto Exchanges to Shut Down
Two crypto exchanges in Japan are reportedly set to close amid growing regulatory scrutiny from regulators in the wake of a $500 million theft.

Yahoo Japan to Launch Cryptocurrency Exchange in 2018, Says Report
Yahoo Japan is planning to launch its own cryptocurrency exchange next year, Nikkei Asian Review reports.

Japanese Crypto Users Lost $6 Million in Hacks Last Year, Say Police
Around $6.2 million-worth of cryptocurrency was hacked from exchange accounts and wallet services in 2017, Japan's National Police Agency says.

Waking Dragon? Asia's Token Economy Is Charging Full Speed Ahead
At the Token 2049 conference in Hong Kong, Asia's vibrant market for cryptocurrencies and ICOs took the spotlight.
