Japan News

Located in East Asia, Japan is a top 20 country in the world in terms of population. Japan has the third-largest economy by nominal gross domestic product and the fourth-largest economy by purchasing power parity. Tokyo is the country’s capital. Bitcoin in Japan has a notable following, as does cryptocurrency and blockchain as a whole.

The country’s regulators have deemed Bitcoin an approved money type. Japan hosts a number of crypto exchanges, and the country has regulatory requirements around the industry, creating a scene more favorable for compliant crypto-asset entities. Bitcoin’s anonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, is thought to be from Japan, although little is confirmed about Nakamoto’s identity.

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G7 to collaborate on tighter crypto regulation: Report

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2023-03-26T19:03:02+01:00

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The brand wants to offer financial services, including accepting deposits, financing loans, financial management and the exchange of crypto assets.

Fujitsu interested in crypto trading services, trademark application reveals

2023-03-26T08:04:00+01:00

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Creditors have the option of a lump-sum payment, bank remittance, fund transfer service provider or going through a cryptocurrency exchange or custodian.

Mt. Gox creditors have until March 10 to register and choose repayment method

2023-03-07T21:13:18+00:00

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Crypto-adjacent technologies could be a valuable part of Japan's strategy to promote its culture and boost its economy.

Could NFTs and crypto help Japan’s ‘Cool Japan’ strategy?

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2023-02-28T14:02:00+00:00

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A group of prominent Japanese technology companies, including Fujitsu and Mitsubishi, came together in a new agreement to help advance the country’s metaverse ...

Tech companies enter agreement for ‘Japan Metaverse Economic Zone’

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2023-02-27T12:05:00+00:00

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Despite stepping down as CEO three years ago, Yuzo Kano has continued to have a significant influence on the company, given he’s the Japan-based crypto exchange...

BitFlyer founder seeks to reinstate self as CEO, leading firm to IPO: Report

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2023-02-27T06:07:02+00:00

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Numerous community members received their funds as FTX investors in other countries remain hopeful of a similar outcome.

FTX Japan allows total withdrawal of funds — users rejoice the ‘escape’

2023-02-26T07:04:00+00:00

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According to the crypto exchange, 7,026 FTX Japan account holders had moved funds from the firm to Liquid Global — a requirement in order to withdraw assets.

FTX Japan reports $50M in withdrawals since Feb. 21

2023-02-23T18:30:00+00:00

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