When it comes to Facebook’s Libra digital currency not even one of the most crypto-friendly countries in the world is turning a blind eye to social media giant’s cryptocurrency plans and hoping all will work out well magically. Rather, Japan is taking proactive steps to understand Libra’s potential ramifications even before the cryptocurrency has gotten off the ground. Continue reading Japan Studies Libra as Global Criticism on Facebook’s Cryptocurrency Intensifies
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Japan Not Considering Approval of Bitcoin ETF, FSA Denies Reports
According to a spokesperson from the Financial Services Agency (FSA), Japan is not considering the approval of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Continue reading Japan Not Considering Approval of Bitcoin ETF, FSA Denies Reports
Why Major U.S. Financial Companies Avoid the Crypto Market
Major U.S. companies have been avoiding the crypto market for a long time. And now, according to Mike Novogratz, a prominent investor and former hedge fund manager at Fortress Investment Group, there is a major reason for this. Continue reading Why Major U.S. Financial Companies Avoid the Crypto Market
Major Philippine Bank Taps IBM for Japan Blockchain Remittance
The Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), one of the Philippines’ top 10 banks by assets, has announced an upcoming remittance payments service from Japan using blockchain technology. Continue reading Major Philippine Bank Taps IBM for Japan Blockchain Remittance
MMA Title Challenger Mei Yamaguchi Sponsored by Bitcoin Cash Fan Roger Ver
MMA fighter Mei Yamaguchi from Japan is set to fight Angela Lee for the Atomweight World Championship title at One Championship’s ‘Unstoppable Dreams’ in Singapore and, bitcoin cash promoter Roger Ver will be sponsoring her in that match. In a video announcing the sponsorship deal, Ver sat down with Yamaguchi to discuss MMA and cryptocurrencies. He was excited to demonstrate how Bitcoin Cash worked and sent her $1,000 in bitcoin cash (0.0642 BCH) in real time. Yamaguchi, in turn, discussed her MMA career. Continue reading MMA Title Challenger Mei Yamaguchi Sponsored by Bitcoin Cash Fan Roger Ver