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Bank of Japan Fintech Head: Don’t Expect Central Banks to Lead DLT

In an exclusive interview, Bank of Japan's Yuko Kawai discussed how blockchain is emerging as one of the "hottest topics" among central banks.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 May 2017
Bank of Japan

Bitcoin Lending Concept Debuted At Bank of Japan Event

HAW Technologies has developed a bitcoin lending market concept, presented at an event hosted by Japan’s central bank.

Tech  ·  3 March 2017
Japan

Bank of Japan Official: DAO-Style Problems Could Dampen DLT

An official from Japan’s central bank invoked failed ethereum-based project The DAO in a speech yesterday.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 March 2017
Bank of Japan

Japan’s Central Bank Says Blockchain Trials Are Exploratory So Far

The head of payments at Japan's central bank says blockchain won't be applied to its payments and settlement systems any time soon.

Markets  ·  8 February 2017
Blockchain Applications

How Blockchain is Helping Solve Japan’s ‘Galapagos Syndrome’

Japan's 'Galapagos Syndrome' means that some tech firms are unable to compete internationally, but one blockchain consortium aims to change that.

Markets  ·  2 February 2017
Japan

Bank of Japan to Host Distributed Ledger Forum Next Month

Japan’s central bank is set to host an event focused on distributed ledger tech next month.

Markets  ·  24 January 2017
Bank of Japan

ECB, Bank of Japan Launch Joint Distributed Ledger Research Effort

The European Central Bank is weighing the use of distributed ledger tech in partnership with Japan’s central bank.

Markets  ·  6 December 2016
Regulation

Japan’s Central Bank is ‘Test-Driving’ Distributed Ledgers

A senior Bank of Japan official revealed new details about the bank's blockchain work today.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 December 2016
Japan

Japan’s Central Bank Believes Blockchain Could Create Tax Issues

A senior official for Japan's central bank had words of caution for distributed ledgers.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 November 2016
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
Japan

Bank of Japan Official: Central Banks Need to Watch Blockchain

A Bank of Japan official said this week that central banks should watch developments surrounding bitcoin and blockchain "closely".

Policy & regulation  ·  13 May 2016
Japan

Japanese Trade Ministry Exploring Blockchain Tech in Study Group

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has been discussing the potential impact of blockchain technology on its domestic finance industry.

Business  ·  9 November 2015
Exchanges

Bank of Japan Governor: Bitcoin is Too Unreliable to be a Currency

In comments to reporters, the head of Japan's central bank indicated he has concerns about bitcoin's safety and stability.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 April 2014
Japan

Japanese Government Says Bitcoin ‘Not a Currency’, Forms Investigation Committee

Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has launched an investigative committee into bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 March 2014
Exchanges

Japan Pushes for International Effort on Bitcoin Regulation

Japanese regulators responded to the escalating situation at Mt. Gox by calling for international cooperation on the matter.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 February 2014