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Kraken calls NY Attorney General’s crypto exchange inquiry a “publicity stunt,” calls Japan’s VC Act a “relatively” good example, in their general regulation overview. #NEWS Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
A global study of cryptocurrency purchases made by users of Visa, Mastercard, and Unionpay cards shows that 89% of respondents are knowledgeable about crypto and 53% have purchased some in the past 12 months. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space A Global Study Global payment service provider Worldcore reportedly conducted a study … Read more
The infamous former CEO of the now defunct bitcoin exchange Mt Gox, Mark Karpeles, is trying to start over with a clean slate in life. Karpeles has revealed to the media that he’s started a new C-level position as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for a firm called London Trust Media. The technology company invests … Read more
Almost two thirds of British people would not support a cryptocurrency issued by their central bank, according to a survey. Pollsters also found that the majority of Britons have already heard of bitcoin, however, a third of the respondents admitted they would be more likely to invest in cryptocurrencies if they were regulated. Also read: … Read more
Kraken, one of the longest-operating cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, is pulling out of Japan. Kraken attributed the exit to the rising cost of doing business in the country, but said that it might return in the future. The exact dates for suspending trading and funding have not been determined yet, and the San Francisco-based … Read more
The Bank of Japan has become the latest government financial institution to recognize the risks of state-issued cryptocurrencies. According to its Deputy Governor Masayoshi Amamiya, a national digital coin may jeopardize the traditional financial system established in developed countries. The Japanese central bank has no plans to issue its own crypto, he said. Also read: … Read more
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Japanese police have arrested 12 men for allegedly buying Bitcoin with almost $2 mln in counterfeit fiat. #NEWS Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Reddit talks about Japan’s Final Fantasy III game that ‘predicted’ Bitcoin in 1990 by placing its symbol on the gameobject. #NEWS Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
At press time, bitcoin has recovered to $8,100 after trading between $7,900 and $8,000 24 hours ago. One of the primary reasons for yesterday’s $400 drop may be Kraken’s recent announcement that it was pulling out of Japan. The San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange previously entered the country’s digital currency arena to assist Mt. Gox, the … Read more