Asia

Japan

Bitcoin Price Impact Debated Ahead of Possible Japan Stimulus

Ahead of potential new monetary policy from the Bank of Japan, CoinDesk explores its potential impact on bitcoin markets.

Markets  ·  27 July 2016
India

RBI Calls on Indian Banks to Explore Blockchain

A member of India's central bank has encouraged further collaboration between banks and startups to advance blockchain tech.

Business  ·  22 July 2016
Singapore

IBM to Open Blockchain Development Center With Singapore Regulators

IBM expanded its blockchain efforts today with news it will open a blockchain center in partnership with the Singapore government.

Markets  ·  12 July 2016
Exchanges

Mitsubishi UFJ Invests in Bitcoin Startup Coinbase

Coinbase has reportedly raised more than $10m from Japan's largest bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group.

Business  ·  7 July 2016
Banking

Myanmar Microfinance Firm Trials Blockchain

Tech firm Infoteria has successfully tested an application of blockchain technology with Myanmar microfinance firm BC Finance.

Business  ·  7 July 2016
Japan

Bitcoin Exchange Raises $16 Million in Ongoing Series A Funding

A bitcoin exchange startup based in Singapore has raised $16m in new funding as part of an ongoing Series A.

Business  ·  27 June 2016
Japan

One of Japan’s Largest Banks is Downplaying its Rumored Digital Currency Plans

Is a major Japanese bank developing its own digital currency? MUFG is distancing itself from reports it could release such a product next year.

Business  ·  10 June 2016
Banking

R3 Adds Life Insurance Firm AIA to Blockchain Consortium

Blockchain startup R3CEV has added Hong Kong-based life insurance group AIA to the ranks of its global banking consortium.

Business  ·  2 June 2016
Japan

Japan’s Trade Ministry: Government Should Promote Blockchain Use Cases

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has released the results of a survey on blockchain technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 May 2016
Japan

Japan Enacts Regulation for Digital Currency Exchanges

Japan’s national legislature approved a bill on Wednesday to regulate domestic digital currency exchanges.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 May 2016
Crime

Taiwan Police Arrest Man Behind Alleged Bitcoin Trading Scam

Local authorities in Taiwan are said to have arrested a man believed to have orchestrated a bitcoin trading platform scam.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 May 2016
Japan

Japan’s TechBureau Raises $6.5 Million for Bitcoin and Blockchain Services

A Japanese blockchain startup has reportedly raised $6.5m in a new Series A funding round.

Business  ·  13 May 2016
Exchanges

Korea Exchange Talks Top-Down Approach to Blockchain Innovation

The Korea Exchange opens up about its strategy on blockchain tech and why it is investigating how it could be used to open new markets.

Business  ·  12 May 2016
Exchanges

SBI Leads Japanese Bitcoin Exchange’s $27 Million Series C

Tokyo-based bitcoin exchange bitFlyer has raised $27 million in new funding, one of the largest rounds for a Japanese digital currency firm to date.

Business  ·  25 April 2016
Startups

MUFG Building Blockchain Proof-of-Concept for Promissory Notes

Blockchain startup Chain has inked a new deal with Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (MUFG).

Business  ·  11 April 2016