Tag Archive: BitFlyer

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  Cryptocurrency in Japan: Crypto Industry Groups to Merge, Launch Self-Regulatory Body

  Japan is one of the world’s most crypto-friendly nations at the moment. It made digital currencies legal tender in April last year and enjoys a free and unfettered crypto trading environment. The drive behind this adoption of virtual currencies is an efficient and structured framework of regulation. This is about to be improved with the merger of two of the country’s leading cryptocurrency groups. According to reports the Japan Blockchain Association and the Japan Cryptocurrency

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  James Levenson · February 16, 2018 · 2:30 am
• Altcoin News, Markets and Prices, News, News teaser

  Lisk Lights up the Markets Amid Crypto Selloff

  After what can only be described as a rotten day in crypto land things have perked up a little during the Asian trading session this morning. Bitcoin is still lulling around the $10-11k area and most other altcoins have made some small gains on yesterday’s losses. Lisk, however, has shot up a considerable amount, around 60% in a matter of minutes. According to reports, Lisk has been listed on Japan’s primary exchange BitFlyer. This caused

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  James Levenson · February 1, 2018 · 1:00 am
• Altcoin News, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Exchange, News, News teaser

  Tokyo Crypto Exchange BitFlyer Approved for Europe

  Governments across the world are either opening their doors to crypto or closing them. Exchanges need to keep up with this fast-paced ecosystem and seek out friendly nations and markets. Japan is still a haven for crypto and Tokyo exchange BitFlyer has recently gained approval to operate in Europe. According to Coinmarketcap, BitFlyer is the world’s fourteenth largest exchange with a 24-hour volume in the region of $300 million. More significantly, it carries 80% of the

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  James Levenson · January 23, 2018 · 2:00 am
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  SegWit Wallet Support is Coming to Bitcoin Core

  A new pull request will likely see SegWit included in the forthcoming Bitcoin Core version 0.16 release, easing Core node access to the technology. ‘It’s Happening’ Activity from Core’s Github repository confirms the pull request by Core developer Pieter Wuille, which comes as industry and community pressure builds on Bitcoin entities to upgrade systems to handle SegWit. According to a previous release schedule, 0.16.0 is due to complete by May 1, and could now count

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  Wilma Woo · January 11, 2018 · 4:45 pm
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  bitFlyer, Japan’s Largest Bitcoin Exchange, Launches in the United States

  US-based exchanges are going to have some serious competition in the coming months, as bitFlyer has opened up trading to US customers and has also obtained the ever important NY BitLicense, which allows for a crypto exchange to operate in the state of New York.  Bitcoin’s Rising Popularity in Japan Japan has been on the cutting edge of Bitcoin infrastructure ever since the digital currency was recognized as legal tender back in April. Japanese exchanges

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  Matthew Hrones · November 28, 2017 · 2:00 pm
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  Japan: Bitcoin Payments Could See 260,000 Stores by Summer

  Bitcoin payments may be accepted at over 260,000 stores in Japan by this summer following partnerships between the country’s Bitcoin exchanges and major retailers. Bic Camera to Trial Bitcoin Payments Japanese electronics chain Bic Camera has partnered with Tokyo-based bitFlyer, which runs the country’s largest bitcoin exchange that currently comprises about 10% of the Bitcoin market. This Friday, Bic Camera’s flagship shop in Tokyo’s Yurakucho district along with Bicqlo Bic Camera, a hybrid outlet with Uniqlo, will

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  Allen Scott · April 5, 2017 · 5:00 am
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  Bitcoin Price Gets Back in the Black for 2017 After 5% Spike

  You can’t keep a good decentralized, peer-to-peer, global digital currency down. After a turbulent first month of 2017, Bitcoin closes January strong and gets back to a net gain for the month. Bitcoin Price Pares 2017 Losses Bitcoin price always seems to struggle at the start of any calendar year, and January of 2017 was no different. Bitcoin had threatened the all-time price record during the first week of 2017, reaching a high of $1,153 USD

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  Evander Smart · February 1, 2017 · 2:00 am
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  4,000 Stores, Broad Optimism Makes Japan Land Of Rising Bits

  Bitcoin in Japan is bigger than ever, with over 4,200 stores accepting it in 2017 and Tokyo exchange Quoine set for $1.5 billion turnover this year. Bitcoin Hits The High Street Local news resource NHK reported Tuesday that according to a december survey, the number of stores accepting Bitcoin in Japan had risen by 460% since the same time in 2015. “[Bitcoin] has spread to various sectors such as beauty and nail salons… in addition

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  William Suberg · January 10, 2017 · 6:00 am
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  Japanese Exchange Bitflyer Invests in a Blockchain Based IoT Program

  The Japanese exchange Bitflyer has announced the company is investing 50 million Yen to help bolster the startup Sivira. The investment which was close to a half of million USD and is a first for the exchange. The press statement says the initial funding created is intended for “nurturing support for blockchain businesses in Japan.” They say the “Blockchain Angel Fund” is expected to increase awareness for Japanese fintech companies which they describe has “gradually

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  Jamie Redman · January 27, 2016 · 11:04 am
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  Sony’s First Flight Crowdfunding Platform Targets Japanese Market, Bitcoin Boost Imminent?

  Crowdfunding platforms is one key area where Bitcoin has not yet been able to break much ground, even though there are local initiatives such as BitFlyer’s platform. Now that major electronics company Sony has announced their Japanese crowdfunding platform, things might be picking up for Bitflyer and Bitcoin as well. Also read: Kraken Aims to Take Mt. Gox’s Place in japan Sony Launches “First Flight” Crowdfunding Platform It is no secret that Sony has been

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  Jp Buntinx · July 1, 2015 · 3:44 pm