Crypto Biz: Have you considered a career in crypto? March 11-17
Companies like Visa and Nomura Holdings have set up dedicated crypto departments as they continue to embrace digital assets.
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Jack Dorsey’s Block joins $41M funding for Japanese fintech Kyash
This latest raise brings Kyash's valuation to approximately $107.7 million.
Japan Asks Crypto Exchanges to Comply With Sanctions Restrictions — Penalty Includes 3 Years in Prison
Japan’s top financial regulator has asked cryptocurrency exchanges in the country not to process transactions subject to asset-freeze sanctions. The penalty for unauthorized payments to sanctioned persons includes three years…
Here’s how Asian countries deal with crypto sanctions against Russia
Global regulators continue asking crypto exchanges to comply with sanctions against Russia as the country itself has no legal crypto trading platforms.
Report: Softbank’s Internet Firm Z Holdings Plans to Launch NFT Mall in 180 Countries
Z Holdings, the internet subsidiary of the Japanese conglomerate holding company Softbank, is planning to launch a global non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace this spring. Z Holdings’ “NFT Mall” aims to…
Japanese wealth manager Nomura to explore crypto and NFTs with new unit
The firm stated in a release that it was establishing a new Digital Company, which would begin operations in April, as part of the restructuring.
Japanese Online Retail Giant Rakuten Launches NFT Marketplace
Rakuten Group, the Japanese electronic commerce and online retail company based in Tokyo has announced the launch of a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace called Rakuten NFT. The announcement notes that…
Rakuten launches NFT marketplace to capitalize on growing adoption in Japan
The explosion of NFT popularity in 2021 is continuing apace in the new year.
Geopolitical Risk and Ukraine Worries Shake Equities, Cryptocurrencies — Gold Soars Higher
On Wednesday, global markets have been volatile as Ukraine officials declared a state of emergency amid fears of a Russian invasion. Wall Street’s top indexes shuddered during the day’s trading…
Japan Exchange Group alerts against imposter crypto trading platforms
Japanese investors are advised to look out for fraudulent companies replicating the JPX brand names, logos and URLs to offer crypto trading.