Japan: Crypto Exchange Coincheck Resumes NEM Trading Almost 10 Months After Major Hack

Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck has announced it has resumed NEM crypto token trading after a restructuring of its platform by external “security experts.” Recently re-opened Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck has announced it has resumed NEM (XEM) crypto token trading after a restructuring of its platform by external “security experts,” South Korean news outlet FNNews reports […]

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Japan’s GMO Internet Reports ‘Historical Q3 Performance’ for its Crypto-Related Businesses

Japanese IT giant GMO Internet reveals that profits for its crypto exchange and mining segment have shown a visible rise in Q3. Japanese IT giant GMO Internet has published its third quarter report Monday, Nov. 12, revealing a “historical performance” of its crypto-related sectors despite “the harsh external environment.” GMO claims its crypto businesses, including […]

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Coincheck Reopens New Signups, Deposits and Withdrawals of ‘Some’ Cryptocurrencies

Hacked Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck continues to reboot itself following a multimillion-dollar hack in January. Monex Group, the Japanese internet broker that purchased hacked cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck, announced it had reopened new account signups and limited trading in a statement Tuesday, Oct. 30. The latest phase of a step-by-step reboot of Coincheck, Monex added users […]

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Japanese Financial Watchdog Grants Self-Regulatory Status to Local Crypto Exchanges

Japan’s Financial Service Agency has certified self-regulatory body JVCEA to oversee the local cryptocurrency industry. Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has given the local crypto industry self-regulatory status, certifying the Japanese Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) to oversee the space, Cointelegraph Japan reports Wednesday, Oct. 24. The FSA expects the self-regulatory body to set rules […]

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Report: North Korea-Sponsored Hacks Comprise 65 Percent of Total Crypto Stolen

Hacker group “Lazarus,” reportedly funded by North Korea, has stolen a staggering $571 million in cryptocurrencies since early 2017, a recent report reveals. Hacker group “Lazarus,” reportedly funded by North Korea, has stolen a staggering $571 million in cryptocurrencies since early 2017, a study conducted by cybercrime company Group-IB reveals. Key takeaways from the study […]

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