In an exclusive interview, Bank of Japan's Yuko Kawai discussed how blockchain is emerging as one of the "hottest topics" among central banks.
HAW Technologies has developed a bitcoin lending market concept, presented at an event hosted by Japan’s central bank.
An official from Japan’s central bank invoked failed ethereum-based project The DAO in a speech yesterday.
The head of payments at Japan's central bank says blockchain won't be applied to its payments and settlement systems any time soon.
Japan's 'Galapagos Syndrome' means that some tech firms are unable to compete internationally, but one blockchain consortium aims to change that.
Japan’s central bank is set to host an event focused on distributed ledger tech next month.
The European Central Bank is weighing the use of distributed ledger tech in partnership with Japan’s central bank.
A senior Bank of Japan official revealed new details about the bank's blockchain work today.
A senior official for Japan's central bank had words of caution for distributed ledgers.
Ahead of potential new monetary policy from the Bank of Japan, CoinDesk explores its potential impact on bitcoin markets.
A Bank of Japan official said this week that central banks should watch developments surrounding bitcoin and blockchain "closely".
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has been discussing the potential impact of blockchain technology on its domestic finance industry.
In comments to reporters, the head of Japan's central bank indicated he has concerns about bitcoin's safety and stability.
Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has launched an investigative committee into bitcoin.
Japanese regulators responded to the escalating situation at Mt. Gox by calling for international cooperation on the matter.