Japan has taken a key step to cement its position as a leader for cryptocurrencies
NEW YORK - China is moving forward with a plan to crackdown on cryptocurrencies, but Japan is singing a different tune.
Japan's Financial Services agency on Friday granted 11 cryptocurrency exchanges licenses to legally operate in the country, according to reporting by The Wall Street Journal's Paul Vigna. The news comes amid a crackdown on digital currencies by Japan's neighbors. ...
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