Binance acquires Japan-based licensed crypto exchange SEBC

Crypto exchange operator Binance has entered Japan by acquiring the locally licensed exchange Sakura Exchange BitCoin (SEBC).  The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition mar...

Japan-based crypto exchange Liquid halts all trading activity

Liquid, a crypto-fiat exchange acquired by FTX earlier this year, has paused all trading activity on its platform. The platform, which paused withdrawals last week, said in a tweet that the action fol...

Japan-based Crypto Businesses Warned of Possible Cyberattack Threat

Lazarus is most likely targeting Japanese crypto operators through cyberattacks, authorities say Crypto businesses urged to caution against phishing attacks and social engineering North Korean hacking...

Japan-Based Shensei Bank Launches Ripple (XRP) Rewards For New and Existing Customers

– Advertisement –   Customers will earn up to 8,000 yen for conducting various services at the bank.  A leading Japanese bank, Shensei Bank, is offering its users the opportunity to earn R...

Japan-based exchanges to change screening method for listing crypto assets

? Want to work with us? CryptoSlate is hiring for a handful of positions! Japan Virtual and Crypto assets Exchange Association (JVCEA) plans to ease its strict screening process for listing new crypto...

Japan-based NFT Marketplace “tomonity” Set To Launch on IOST

Japanese web application developer Omochi has announced its pre-registration of “tomonity” NFT marketplace on the IOST blockchain.  Tomonity’s unique benefits for its users include free transactions &...

Japan-based messaging app will offer trial run of native token starting in March

Users of Japanese messaging giant LINE will soon be able to use the app’s native token for payments at select online merchants in a limited trial. In a Tuesday announcement, the LINE Corporation said ...

FTX acquires Japan-based Liquid exchange

TL; DR Breakdown FTX set to complete takeover of Liquid exchange Users on the platform will be migrated to Quoine FTX crosses $32 billion in valuation FTX has continued on its quest to increase its fo...