{"id":8298,"date":"2021-08-19T15:30:02","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T14:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/?p=8298"},"modified":"2021-08-19T15:30:06","modified_gmt":"2021-08-19T14:30:06","slug":"coinbase-partners-with-banking-giant-mufg-to-launch-officially-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/coinbase-partners-with-banking-giant-mufg-to-launch-officially-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Coinbase partners with banking giant MUFG to launch officially in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coinbase, the largest <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/coinbase-stockpiles-a-4b-war-chest-in-anticipation-of-the-crypto-winter.html\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8259\">cryptocurrency exchange in the United States<\/a>, has announced its formal opening in Japan in collaboration with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG). The partnership will help to provide  a \u201cquick deposit\u201d fiat on-and-off ramp.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"704\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Coinbase-partners-with-banking-giant-MUFG-to-launch-officially-in-Japan.jpg\" alt=\"Coinbase partners with banking giant MUFG to launch officially in Japan \" class=\"wp-image-8299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Coinbase-partners-with-banking-giant-MUFG-to-launch-officially-in-Japan.jpg 704w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Coinbase-partners-with-banking-giant-MUFG-to-launch-officially-in-Japan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Coinbase-partners-with-banking-giant-MUFG-to-launch-officially-in-Japan-236x157.jpg 236w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On Aug. 19, the company led by CEO Brian Armstrong announced the introduction of retail trading products that include &#8220;a suite of five leading assets<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Coinbase+partners+with+banking+giant+MUFG+to+launch+officially+in+Japan&rlz=1C1SQJL_enNG889NG889&oq=Coinbase+partners+with+banking+giant+MUFG+to+launch+officially+in+Japan&aqs=chrome..69i57.3609j0j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Coinbase+partners+with+banking+giant+MUFG+to+launch+officially+in+Japan&rlz=1C1SQJL_enNG889NG889&oq=Coinbase+partners+with+banking+giant+MUFG+to+launch+officially+in+Japan&aqs=chrome..69i57.3609j0j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> based on trading volume<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g id=\"wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\" fill=\"none\" clip-path=\"url(#clip0_31_188)\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M9.16724 14.8891L20.1672 3.88908\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M13.4497 3.53554L20.5208 3.53554L20.5208 10.6066\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M17.5 13.5L17.5 16.26C17.5 17.4179 17.5 17.9968 17.2675 18.4359C17.0799 18.7902 16.7902 19.0799 16.4359 19.2675C15.9968 19.5 15.4179 19.5 14.26 19.5L7.74 19.5C6.58213 19.5 6.0032 19.5 5.56414 19.2675C5.20983 19.0799 4.92007 18.7902 4.73247 18.4359C4.5 17.9968 4.5 17.4179 4.5 16.26L4.5 9.74C4.5 8.58213 4.5 8.0032 4.73247 7.56414C4.92007 7.20983 5.20982 6.92007 5.56414 6.73247C6.0032 6.5 6.58213 6.5 7.74 6.5L11 6.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                        <\/g>\r\n                        <defs>\r\n                            <clipPath id=\"clip0_31_188\">\r\n                                <rect fill=\"white\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\"\/>\r\n                            <\/clipPath>\r\n                        <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a>,&#8221; with more assets and products to follow in the following months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cWe also plan to introduce more localized versions of globally popular services such as advanced trading, Coinbase for Institutions, and more in the future,\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The agreement with MUFG, based in Tokyo, will see the bank deliver MUFG Quick Deposit, a fast fiat on-and-off ramp for Coinbase users in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn line with our worldwide vision, we will strive to be Japan's most user-friendly and trustworthy exchange, fully complying with local regulations.\u201d According to the announcement, Japan is expected to take action to analyze cryptocurrency around the world, according to reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association, an FSA-approved and recognized <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/jpmorgan-reportedly-shuts-down-bank-accounts-of-compass-mining-firm.html\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8290\">self-regulatory organization<\/a>, registered the company as a crypto exchange in March 2020. (JVCEA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coinbase has a cash-based war chest of roughly $4 billion, according to Cointelegraph, to prepare for decreased retail trading in the event of a probable &#8220;crypto-winter,&#8221; as well as greater expenditures due to future regulatory compliance barriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, has announced its formal opening in Japan in collaboration with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Aug. 19, the company led by CEO Brian Armstrong announced the introduction of retail trading products that include &#8220;a suite of five leading assets based on trading volume,&#8221; with more assets and products to follow in the following months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe also plan to introduce more <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/darknet-bitcoin-mixer-pleads-guilty-to-laundering-300m.html\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8276\">localized versions<\/a> of globally popular services such as advanced trading, Coinbase for Institutions, and more in the future,\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The agreement with MUFG, based in Tokyo, will see the bank deliver MUFG Quick Deposit, a fast fiat on-and-off ramp for Coinbase users in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn line with our worldwide vision, we will strive to be Japan's most user-friendly and trustworthy exchange, fully complying with local regulations.\u201d According to the announcement,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Japan is expected to take action to analyze cryptocurrency around the world, according to reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coinbase has had its eye on the Japanese market for some time, with Cointelegraph reporting in October 2019 that the company was seeking licensing clearance from the <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/crypto-has-to-benefit-the-public-japans.html\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7555\">Financial Services Authority of Japan (FSA<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association, an FSA-approved and recognized self-regulatory organization, registered the company as a crypto exchange in March 2020. (JVCEA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coinbase has a cash-based war chest of roughly $4 billion, according to Cointelegraph, to prepare for decreased retail trading in the event of a probable &#8220;crypto-winter,&#8221; as well as greater expenditures due to future regulatory compliance barriers.<\/p>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5BIG NEWS!\ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re excited to be launching Coinbase in Japan, one of the first countries to embrace crypto and one of the largest markets by crypto trading volume in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Details here \ud83d\udc47<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZhsYiE3L2a\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/t.co\/ZhsYiE3L2a<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Coinbase (@coinbase) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/coinbase\/status\/1428189370746474500?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">August 19, 2021<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, has announced its formal opening in Japan in collaboration with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG). 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