Japanese crypto exchanges to speed up cryptocurrency listings

Industry body creates 'green list' in bid to catch up with rest of world

20220322 cryptocurrency japan

Only about 40 cryptocurrencies are listed on Japanese exchanges. (Source photos by AP and Reuters) 

WATARU SUZUKI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan's crypto exchanges are simplifying the process for approving new cryptocurrency listings, in an aim to boost the number that are traded in the country and catch up with the rest of the world, an industry body said on Tuesday.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored ContentThis content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.