JBA Replaces JADA Formed in mid-April, the JBA replaces the prior Japan Association of Digital Asset (JADA), which has been active in the sector since July 2014.The new group consists of high-profile members of the Japanese blockchain industry as well as member of Parliament (and long-time Bitcoin proponent) Mineyuki Fukuda and Japan's main financial regulator the Financial
The Initial Rejection The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) is reportedly preparing to reject an application to run a crypto exchange in the country. "The very first time it has done so," Nikkei reported, adding:The decision follows the ministry's conclusion that Yokohama-based FSHO lacks the necessary systems to operate its business...By barring an exchange operator
Regulating as Securities Malaysian Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said on Monday that his country"will regulate initial coin offerings (ICOs) and the trade of cryptocurrencies," Reuters reported, including:An arrangement to recognize digital currencies and digital tokens as securities will come into force on Jan. 15, under the regulation of the Securities Commission Malaysia [SC].The order
Third Ranking The Center for Information Industry Development (CCID), under China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, officially released its third crypto job status last week. The new list is composed of 31 crypto jobs.The centre began ranking 28 crypto jobs. The next month it added 2 more jobs: Nebulas and EOSbitcoin casino software for sale
Entourage Actor and Blockchain Advocates Begin Pre Generation of Cryptos Digital currency fans will be intrigued to hear about a new television show called a series that is currently being directed by the Hollywood actor Kevin Connolly, Cryptos. The story follows a young startup trying to launch a entertainment platform. The show will feature Kevin
Most Respondents Are Hodlers A poll was conducted in the first week of October by Indian cryptocurrency exchange Instashift exclusively for news.Bitcoin.com. Launched in March, Instashift delivers selling and the buying of over 80 cryptocurrencies.Fifty active dealers in India participated. The objective of the survey was to learn what they think about different crypto-related issues
Amendment Combines All Lawsuits Into a Single Instance The complaint comprises a class action lawsuit that's been registered on behalf of a range of individuals and entities. All parties in the suit claim to have suffered financially after transferring cryptocurrencies and fiat monies to Bitconnect to invest in the Bitconnect Investment Programs, in addition to
Philippine SEC to Partner With Overseas Counterparts The Philippines' SEC, Emilio Aquino's commissioner, has signaled that regulations designed to govern transactions are being currently developed by the regulator.Commissioner Aquino indicated the Philippines' SEC is engaging with U.S. and Australian counterparts to develop the regulations. The commissioner has highlighted the protection of investors being the principal
Nearly 8000 Mining Rigs to be Imported The Ho Chi Minh City (HMC) Customs Department has revealed the amount of mining rigs that are on the list to be imported during the first 3 weeks of January.The customs department's deputy director, nguyen Thanh Tuyen, told the HMC Law Department on January 24 that between January
Philippine SEC to Partner With Overseas Counterparts The commissioner of The Philippines' SEC, Emilio Aquino, has signaled that the regulator is developing regulations designed to govern cryptocurrency transactions.Commissioner Aquino indicated that The Philippines' SEC is engaging with U.S. and Australian counterparts to develop the regulations. The commissioner has highlighted the protection of investors being the