Cryptocurrency News from Japan: May 17

This week’s news from Japan highlighted several significant developments in the cryptocurrency sector. BitBank announced the addition of three new trading pairs, while Bitpoint reported a decline in its fiscal year totals. The exchange also provided updates regarding its 2019 security breach. Additionally, Binance made headlines by donating masks to nursing homes in Japan through its charitable initiative.

Here are some key crypto and blockchain stories from the past week, originally covered by various sources.