Japan

Daiko Holdings acquires major stake in Bitgate crypto exchange
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2 February, 2020

Daiko Holdings acquires major stake in Bitgate crypto exchange

Daiko has acquired a controlling stake of 58.1% of the 100% stake in Bitgate, leaving the exchange’s operator, SNC, holding...
Ex-Vipstar exec linked to alleged large scale crypto fraud in Japan
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2 February, 2020

Ex-Vipstar exec linked to alleged large scale crypto fraud in Japan

Authorities in Japan arrested two people accused of defrauding an IT firm of around JPY78 million (US$712,000) worth of cryptocurrency.
Nomura launches crypto index for financial institutions
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2 February, 2020

Nomura launches crypto index for financial institutions

Japan’s consulting giant Nomura Research Institute has partnered with Intelligence Unit to launch a crypto index covering global US dollar...
Bank of Japan must be ready on digital currencies: deputy governor
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31 January, 2020

Bank of Japan must be ready on digital currencies: deputy governor

While the Bank of Japan had no immediate plans for a CBDC, it was “very important” for the central bank...
This week in tech: Blockchain tops the list of in-demand skills
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19 January, 2020

This week in tech: Blockchain tops the list of in-demand skills

Blockchain is becoming central to so many industries, so much so that a recent study found it to be the...
Japan’s Zweispace to automate wills with smart inheritance contracts
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16 January, 2020

Japan’s Zweispace to automate wills with smart inheritance contracts

Zweispace, known for its work in the real estate technology industry, has devised a Bitcoin-based smart contract structure to handle...
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