Tag: FSA
Kraken to Halt Trading Services in Japan by June Citing Rising Costs for Decision
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced that it will be halting its trading services for Japanese residents, citing rising costs in Japan for the decision. The…
Coincheck Accepts Takeover Offer with Online Brokerage Monex Group
Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck has announced that it is to accept a takeover offer from Japanese online brokerage Monex Group. At the end of January,…
GMO Coin Exchange Announces new Measures to Comply With FSA Demands
Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges are under a lot of scrutiny right now. Despite their self-regulation approach, local regulators will crack down on any dubious activity. GMO,…
Two Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchanges Withdraw Registration Applications with the FSA
Two Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges are reportedly quitting their operations amid tighter oversight from authorities following the Coincheck hack, which saw the theft of $530 million…
Bitcoin Drops Below $9,000 Amid Market Selloff Following SEC Announcement
Bitcoin saw its value drop below $9,000 during trading Friday amid a major selloff for the cryptocurrency market. The number one digital currency fell by…
System Glitch at Japanese Crypto Exchange Mistakenly Gives Bitcoin Away for Free
Investors were able to briefly buy bitcoin for free at a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange after it suffered from a system glitch; however, none were able…
Japan’s Cryptocurrency Girl Band Remains Loyal to Digital Currency Despite Coincheck Hack
A Japanese cryptocurrency girl band has said that it will remain loyal to digital currencies despite the hack at Coincheck which resulted in the loss…
Cryptocurrency Exchanges in Japan Will go Into Full Surveillance Mode in October
Regulators and financial watchdogs are known to scrutinize anything they can’t fully understand. This is especially true when it comes to Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. In…
