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Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao.
Japan's Financial Services Regulator Issues Binance Warning
The Financial Services Agency said Binance isn't registered to do business in the country.
Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao.

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BitGo Will Provide Cold Storage Crypto Support for Japan’s Bitgate
Bitgate has tapped BitGo to help it provide cold storage services to Japanese customers.
BitGo CEO Mike Belshe (CoinDesk archives)

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Japan's New FSA Chief Stands Firm on Crypto Regulation, Calls for Push on Digital Yen
The incoming commissioner of the Financial Services Agency has said the regulator will not soften rules on cryptos.
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Cryptocurrency Donations to Politicians Legal in Japan Says Internal Affairs Minister
Crypto donations are legal and do not need to be approved for political donations like cash or securities.
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Japan Eyes Regulation of Unregistered Crypto Investment Schemes
Japan’s financial regulator is reportedly looking to close a loophole that lets unregistered investment firms solicit funds in cryptocurrencies.
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Japan's Finance Watchdog Eyeing ICO Regulation, Says Report
Japan's financial regulator is reportedly mulling the creation of a regulatory framework for firms raising funds through initial coin offerings.
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Japanese Regulators to Increase Crypto Exchange Inspections
Following a notable hack, Japanese regulators are moving to increase the frequency of on-site cryptocurrency exchange inspections.
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Japanese Financial Watchdog Issues Warning over ICO Risks
Japan's Financial Services Agency has issued a statement warning investors of the risks associated with initial coin offerings or ICOs.
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Japan Considers Regulating Bitcoin as Currency
Regulators in Japan have reportedly proposed treating digital currencies such as bitcoin as conventional currencies.
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Japanese Regulators Mull Data Collection, Audits for Bitcoin Exchanges
New details have emerged about a proposed regulatory framework for bitcoin exchanges in Japan.
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