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Bitcoin drops again as Japan launches new crackdown on cryptocurrency exchanges

Japan has been at the forefront of legalizing cryptocurrency trading, having first licensed exchanges in October. But it now has punished seven cryptocurrency exchanges in the country, suspending the operation of two, in response to security concerns raised after the hacking of Coincheck in January. from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2G6GZqd via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

SIKURPhone promises to keep your cryptocurrency safe

There are cryptocurrency hardware wallets and there are smartphones. The SIKURPhone brings the two together. The claim of being unhackable might sound like a security feature but it's also seen as a challenge to the dark side of the cybersecurity business. For US$799, Brazilian company Sikur will ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2D0qtEY via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Macau cryptocurrency exchange hit with warning in Japan

The law allows only registered cryptocurrency services, or those that have applied for registration, to do business in Japan. Blockchain Laboratory does not meet either criteria, yet the FSA found it has been offering seminars to attract Japanese investors. The exchange operates as an initial coin offering ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2EZPIdt via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J