https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/15/cryptocurrency-japan-industry-to-launch-self-regulating-body-sources-say.html >Japan's two cryptocurrency industry groups are planning to merge to form a self-regulating body, seeking to better safeguard investors after last month's $530 million heist of digital money, sources involved in the negotiations said. >The Japan Blockchain Association and the Japan Cryptocurrency Business Association are expected to merge as early as April, the sources said.