Japanese Minister Denies Association with Cryptocurrency Firm Under Investigation
Seiko Noda, Japan’s internal affairs minister, denied having an interest in a cryptocurrency company under investigation and interfering in that investigation, according to a report in Asahi Shimbun. As a Cabinet minister, Noda could be accused of trying to influence a government investigation.
Noda acknowledged that one of her aides was present at a meeting on Jan. 30 during which a Financial Services Agency representative explained the agency’s position on regulations governing funds raised by issuing cryptocurrencies and other topics.