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Hitachi and India’s Largest Gov’t-Owned Bank Partner on Major Digital Payments Platform

Hitachi has partnered with the State Bank of India to establish a nationwide digital payments platform, in a major bid to accelerate the digitalization of financial services in India

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Hacked Crypto Exchange Coincheck Posts 66 Percent Lower Revenue in Q3 2018

Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck saw a 66 percent decline in revenue for the third quarter of 2018, raising $28 million as compared with $84 million the preceding quarter

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Japanese Regulator: Stablecoins Are Not Cryptocurrencies Under Current Law

Japanese Regulator: Stablecoins Are Not Cryptocurrencies Under Current Law Japan’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency, has exclusively explained to news.Bitcoin.com how stablecoins are treated under current Japanese law. In addition to emphasizing that they are not virtual currencies, the regulator clarified the registration requirements for their issuers and dealers. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Not Virtual Currencies Japan’s […]

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Sony Develops ‘Contactless’ Hardware Wallet for Digital Assets

Sony Develops 'Contactless' Hardware Wallet for Digital Assets Sony has announced the development of a new type of cryptocurrency hardware wallet that uses its IC card technology. The Japanese conglomerate also said that it firmly believes in the potential for the commercialization and widespread adoption of blockchain technology. Also read: Blockchain Launches Hardware Wallet Secure Digital Assets Tokyo-based Sony, a household name for decades, […]

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Central Bank-Issued Digital Currencies: Why Governments May (or May Not) Need Them

Here are the pros and cons of having a central bank-issued digital currency — along with the list of countries that chose to adopt or dismiss the idea

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Sony Unveils ‘Multiple Application’ Contactless Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallet

Sony eradicates the USB connectivity requirement for crypto hardware wallets with a new release

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Japan Approves Self-Regulation of Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Japanese Cryptocurrency Industry to Self-Regulate After Government Approval On Wednesday, Oct. 19, Japan’s Financial Services Agency granted the cryptocurrency industry the authority to self-regulate. The approval means that the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association, a coalition of several registered digital currency exchanges, can now set rules for operational requirements, consumer protection, prevention of money laundering and employee ethics. The association will also enforce compliance. […]