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 inheritances.
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Philippines partners with Japan to build Asia’s crypto valley
The Philippines has partnered with Japan in its efforts to build Asia’s crypto valley, focusing on securitization. The development includes an $80M airport.
The BSV Pitch: Ken Sato of Yen Point
Yen Point aims to provide the second layer of bitcoin for Japanese commerce, giving access to yen transactions on the BSV blockchain.
Crypto exchange Bithumb hit with $68.9M in witholding tax
The crypto exchange’s largest shareholder learned about the taxes days ago after acquiring a majority stake in the firm, intends on seeking legal redress.
bitFlyer to force liquidation of customers’ BSV coins
For over a year, bitFlyer customers have been unable to access their BSV assets which were created in a 1:1 ratio to all their BCH holdings after the ledger splitting hard fork in November 2018.
Bank of Japan governor says ‘no public demand’ for central bank crypto
Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said there was no reason to issue a central bank digital currency in the current climate.
Facebook Libra, like other digital currencies, must comply with rules: Bank of Japan
Speaking about Facebook Libra specifically, Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masayoshi Amamiya said it was important to bear in mind “the potential global user-base could be enormous.”
Mt. Gox victim recovery delayed again as claims deadline extended
The announcement comes a day before the expiry of Mt. Gox’s previous deadline for claims, with a district court in Tokyo agreeing to extend the deadline to March 31, 2020.
Huobi Japan raises $4.6M to fund expansion
Huobi Japan explained that they have issued “new shares” to FPG Corporation, a Japanese financial services group, which raised $4.6 million.
Craig Wright pushes Bitcoin for enterprise in Tokyo
Dr. Craig Wright address the businesspeople in Tokyo about Bitcoin SV, some of whom were only just starting to learn about blockchain.
Crypto donations to politicians in Japan ‘not illegal,’ minister says
Sanae Takaichi has confirmed that cryptocurrency donations are legal in Japan, clarifying what had been seen by many as a grey area of crypto and campaign finance laws.
Nomura forms blockchain-focused partnership with LINE operator
Under the partnership, the two companies will develop blockchain-based products and services for the financial services industry.