Japan's Financial Regulator Issues Draft Guidelines for Funds Investing in Crypto
The instructions from the FSA are vague and obvious, but they indicate some movement on the regulatory front.
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Oct 3, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. UTC
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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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Jul 11, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 11, 2019
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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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Jun 21, 2019 at 9:10 a.m. UTC
Jun 21, 2019
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LINE's Crypto Exchange Could Win Japan License This Month, Report Says
Japanese messaging giant LINE may soon be able to open a cryptocurrency exchange for its 80 million users based in the country.
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Jun 20, 2019 at 7:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 20, 2019
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.
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May 23, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. UTC
May 23, 2019
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.
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Apr 23, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 23, 2019
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E-Commerce Giant Rakuten Wins License for New Crypto Exchange
Japan's Financial Service Agency has licensed a cryptocurrency exchange being rebranded and relaunched by internet giant Rakuten.
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Mar 26, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. UTC
Mar 26, 2019
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Coincheck Wins Crypto Exchange License 12 Months After Major Hack
Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck, which suffered a $530 million hack in January of last year, is now a licensed entity.
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Jan 11, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. UTC
Jan 11, 2019
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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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Jan 8, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 8, 2019
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Japan's Financial Regulator May Approve Crypto ETFs: Report
Japan’s Financial Services Agency is considering the approval of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to a Bloomberg source.
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Jan 7, 2019 at 12:30 p.m. UTC
Jan 7, 2019