Line’s BITFRONT shuts down operations, focuses on blockchain and LINK token
The exchange blamed the decision on the prolonged “crypto winter” plaguing the digital asset industry since the second quarter of the year.
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LINE sets up NFT marketplace in bid to become Japan’s leading destination for digital collectibles
LINE NEXT's newest marketplace, DOSI, looks to showcase Southeast Asia's arts and culture in the digital age while working on boosting the mass adoption of NFTs.
LINE digital currency exchange to pull Korean operations as regulatory deadline approaches
LINE’s Bitfront exchange is reportedly shutting down its Korean language service as of September 14, as well as halting all payment support for Korean credit cards by the same date.
LINE shutters BitBox, rolls out global crypto exchange
Japanese messaging giant LINE has shut down its BitBox exchange and rolled out BITFRONT, its new global crypto exchange which will be based in the U.S.
Messaging app LINE to delist XRP from crypto exchange
XRP is set to be delisted at midnight on the January 16, which will see all of its crypto pairs removed.
This week in tech: SEC settles with companies, Libra in more problems and Tether charged
The week has had everything, from raising millions of dollars in funding, to regulators cracking down on fraudulent projects to adoption by major brands. Oh, and Libra sunk into more problems which led to its backers backing out.
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.
Line crypto exchange Bitmax goes live in Japan
Japan’s messaging and internet company Line has launched Bitmax, its cryptocurrency exchange for the Japanese market.
LINE wins crypto exchange license from Japan’s FSA
Japan’s most popular messaging app hopes to flatten the relationship between users and service providers.
Line close to securing Japanese license for crypto exchange
The regulatory clearance would pave the way for Line to launch its BitMax crypto exchange platform.
Line Pay takes on Apple, Google, Samsung with new digital Visa card
Line Pay is getting ready for the future with more blockchain integration, this time with a Visa payment option.
‘Financial business alliance’ between LVC, Line, Nomura focuses on blockchain
LVC Corporation, Line and Nomura Holdings Inc. have executed a memorandum of understanding, which will see the firms forming a “financial business alliance” to focus on developing blockchain technology.