Japan opens up Web3 investments for local VCs

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) aims to promote the creation of new businesses and industries via increased domestic investments from limited partnership firms. Read more »

The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin | Bitcoin Movie | Documentary | Blockchain

The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin – A computer programmer becomes fascinated with the digital currency Bitcoin, and through his involvement in the Bitcoin community, we learn about the impending global impact... Read more »

Japan made bitcoin a legal currency – now it's more popular than ever | CNBC Reports

Bitcoin trade in Japan accounts for about half of the global trade volume. That number has surged since the government passed a new law earlier this year, recognizing bitcoin as a legal... Read more »

Invest in Japan : Block Chain / Digitalization

Japan, a trusted partner for foreign businesses, provides access to high value-added investment opportunities in the new global economy. DLT Labs’s CEO, Loudon Owen outlines how Japan has created a carefully regulated... Read more »

Japan calls for more cybercurrency rules & security for clients

Government angry at 430m euro hack of cryptocurrency exchange.… READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2018/01/29/japan-calls-for-more-cybercurrency-rules-security-for-clients What are the top stories today? Click to watch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSyY1udCyYqBeDOz400FlseNGNqReKkFd euronews: the most watched news channel in Europe Subscribe!... Read more »

Crypto lender Amber Group considers selling Japan unit: Report

Amber’s review of its Japan operation is part of a strategic shift towards institutional business and away from retail business. Read more »

FTX Japan allows total withdrawal of funds; users rejoice the 'escape'

Numerous community members have confirmed that all their money has been paid out. However, the FTX investors watching from the rest of the world remain hopeful of a similar outcome. Read more »

The Bank of Japan to launch its CBDC pilot before May

The Bank decided to launch a pilot program for “digital yen” in April, after finishing its Proof of Concept testing, that has begun in 2021. Read more »

Monex wants to buy FTX Japan amid bankruptcy proceedings: Report

Monex CEO Oki Matsumoto said that it will be a “very good thing” for them if there will be less competition in the market. Read more »