Coincheck exchange to help CryptoKitties go mainstream in Japan

Coincheck exchange to help CryptoKitties go mainstream in Japan

CryptoKitties will be part of the NFT marketplace on a major Japanese crypto exchange. Coincheck, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan, is expanding its push into non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, with a new partnership with the developer of CryptoKitties.According to an Oct. 6 announcement, Coincheck has partnered with Dapper Labs, which developed one of the world’s most popular decentralized applications launched on the Ethereum blockchain.Coincheck said that the new partnership will bring NFTs to a mainstream Japanese audience by providing exposure to millions of its users.....


Related News

Japan: Land of the Rising Bitcoin

Everyone in the Bitcoin community knows Japan has been a hub of activity. The largest Bitcoin exchange, Mt.Gox, was stationed in Japan until it collapsed and its CEO, Mark Karpelès, was arrested. But not everything in Japan related to Bitcoin has been negative. Nor have these incidents stopped the growth of Bitcoin. The Land of the Rising Sun has indeed....

Coincheck: Japan ‘Treating BTC as Currency’

Japan is becoming an exciting environment for virtual currencies. Renewed debate in government on favorable treatment of transactions this month has combined with big business opting to accept Bitcoin alongside other payment methods. Coincheck is a bitcoin exchange in Japan, and it has definitely noticed these developments. The most recent announcement....

Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchange Coincheck to Go Public on Nasdaq in $1.25 Bi...

A major crypto exchange in Japan is going public in the U.S. in a $1.25 billion merger deal. Coincheck is regulated by the Financial Sevices Agency (FSA). It will be listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “CNCK.” Japanese Crypto Exchange Coincheck to List on Nasdaq Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck revealed Tuesday its plan to go public in the U.S. by merging with Thunder Bridge Capital Partners IV, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), in a $1.25 billion deal, which is expected to close in the second half of this year. The combined....

Bitcoin Users Can Now Pay Electricity Bills with Bitcoin in Japan

Bitcoin users in Japan can now pay their electric bills with their favourite cryptocurrency and save money as well. The mainstream acceptance of Bitcoin is growing with time and in Japan, where Bitcoin has official currency status, Bitcoin has just taken another great leap. ResuPress Inc. the company which operates Coincheck, a Bitcoin payment service, has partnered with Mitsuwa Industry Co. Ltd to allow Japanese users to pay utility bills with Bitcoin. Coincheck Denki (electricity) will be launching in November 2016 and will enable users to pay electric bills with Bitcoin. Heavy Bitcoin....

Coincheck And E-Net Let Users Pay Electricity Bills With Bitcoin

The Coincheck exchange is well-respected in its home country of Japan. Not only does the platform act as a convenient gateway between fiat and cryptocurrencies, but they also continue to expand their overall reach. A new partnership with energy company E-Net will allow for paying electric bills with Bitcoin. A great milestone for the world’s leading cryptocurrency. One of the most often heard remarks is how consumers cannot spend Bitcoin on everyday needs. Nor can they pay most of their bills with cryptocurrency directly, except in a few rare cases. Slowly but surely, that situation is....