MilestoneJapan2017
Japan Recognizes Virtual Currency Payments
Japan's amended Payment Services Act took effect, creating one of the first major licensing regimes for cryptocurrency exchanges.
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Key Facts
Peak metricFirst major economy exchange-registration regime
OutcomeSet early compliance expectations after Mt. Gox
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