Cryptocurrency News From Japan: June 14 – June 20 in Review
A new report on Japanese crypto regulation, an institutional crypto custody service, and more headlined news from Japan this past week. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
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Blockchain Game Economy ‘Will Be Bigger Than Japan’s’
Hironao Kunimitsu, the founder of Tokyo social gaming firm Gumi, spoke about the future of gaming and NFTs at Cointelegraph Japan’s Traders Live last week. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Tokyo Power Company to Use Blockchain for Trading Electricity Surplus
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc partnered with Itochu Corporation to start building a blockchain-based system to trade electricity surpluses. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Cryptocurrency News From Japan: June 7 – June 13 in Review
Japan’s minister of finance questioned crypto terminology, a company joined the Japan Security Token Association and more headlined news from Japan this past week. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Japanese Court Upheld Former Mt Gox CEO’s Conviction for Manipulating Data
A Japanese high court upheld the Tokyo-based lower court’s decision to reject the former Mt Gox CEO’s appeal. Mark Karpeles was arrested in 2015 and accused of “manipulating electronic data” and managed to duck embezzlement charges. The former boss of Mt Gox, Mark Karpeles, now has to face the music for his prior “manipulating electronic … Read more
Japanese Judge Upholds Charges Against Mt Gox’s Mark Karpeles
A Japanese judge ruled in support of the data tampering charges moved against the CEO of now-defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
BitFlyer Blockchain Reveals Voting App for Virtual Shareholders Meetings
bitFlyer Blockchain revealed a new blockchain-based new app to allow fair voting at virtual shareholders meetings. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Bitfury to Launch Bitcoin Mining Fund for Institutional Investors in Japan
Bitfury is planning to launch a Bitcoin mining fund in Japan following a rollout of the offering in North America last month. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Japanese Firm Unveils New Privacy Feature For Bitcoin Wallets
Japanese crypto firm Freessets announced a new technology that enhances Bitcoin wallet privacy. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Crypto Garage Launches Commercial Service for Settlenet System
Commercial service on Crypto Garage’s Settlenet system, trialled for a year within Japan’s regulatory sandbox, is now available. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico