Why Bitcoin Exchange Coinbase is Investment Darling for Japan’s Largest Bank
The largest bank in Japan, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (BTMU), has formed a strategic partnership with Coinbase to support the exchange’s long-term international expansion efforts. Some users complain about the exchange’s too strict compliance. MUFG senior manager Yuichiro Kawasaki cited the reasons behind Coinbase’s ‘strong compliance systems was to prevent wrongdoing. Another factor in play has been the Coinbase’s licenses to offer money transmission services in many U.S. states. As a part of the compliance procedures, now the exchange asks users if they are sending their coins to....
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