bitFlyer Announces Restrictions for Crypto Remittance and Deposit
A well-known Japan-based crypto exchange platform bitFlyer has announced an exclusive development that can put a great impact on its further operations. The respective development...
Binance Discontinues Services for Japan Residents
Binance, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced the discontinuation of its services for residents of Japan effective November 30, 2023. In compliance...
Japan to Implement Stricter AML Procedures for Crypto Transactions
The Japanese government plans to implement stricter anti-money laundering procedures beginning June 1st to regulate transactions involving crypto assets. This action is intended to align...
Alibaba Cloud Sets Up Japan Blockchain Lab For Game Developers
Alibaba Cloud has announced the launch of a new blockchain lab in Shibuya, Tokyo in partnership with Skeleton Crew Studio. The lab is set to...
FTX Japan Announces Resumption Of Withdrawals
After the collapse of FTX, a major cryptocurrency exchange, in November 2022, customers of its Japanese subsidiary will be able to resume crypto and fiat...
Japan to Launch CBDC Pilot Program in April 2023
Japan is set to launch a pilot program for its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital yen, in April 2023. The Bank of Japan...
Animoca Brands Gathers $45M for NFT Development
Animoca Brands, an investment giant for Web3 and crypto games in Asia, is succeeding Japan as funding of up to $45M has been collected by...
Japan SBI Halts Mining in Russia
The biggest online brokerage firm in Japan, SBI Holdings, has placed a partial termination on its crypto mining activities in Russia while referring to the...