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Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles Pleads Not Guilty to Embezzlement

Mark Karpeles, CEO of collapsed bitcoin exchange Mt Gox, pleaded not guilty in court to charges of embezzlement and data manipulation today.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 July 2017
Japan

Bitcoin Exchanges Launch Insurance Products in Japan

Two bitcoin exchanges in Japan are launching insurance products aimed at preventing losses tied to failed transactions.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 June 2017
Japan

Japan to Test Blockchain for Government Contract System

Japan is reportedly looking to integrate blockchain into its online systems for accepting government contract bids.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 June 2017
Japan

Japan’s Financial Firms Test Distributed Ledger With R3 Corda Trial

A group of Japanese financial institutions has tested a prototype that uses DLT to streamline international transaction agreements.

Business  ·  20 June 2017
Japan

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
Exchanges

Bitcoin is Up $60 Today And Closing in on $1,500

The price of bitcoin continued its recent meteoric rise on Tuesday amid more widespread gains in the cryptocurrency markets.

Markets  ·  2 May 2017
Japan

Japanese Banks Trial Virtual Currency For Funds Transfers

Members of Japanese bank consortium focused on blockchain is set to test a virtual currency-based funds transfer system.

Tech  ·  27 April 2017
Japan

Blockchain Could Expand Central Bank Access, Says Bank of Japan

Central banks could allow access around the clock if they used blockchains, a senior Bank of Japan official speculated last week.

Business  ·  24 April 2017
Japan

Japanese City Seeks Bitcoin Donations to Preserve Historic Park

The city of Hirosaki is raising bitcoin donations to help preserve a historic cherry blossom park and its castle.

Business  ·  21 April 2017
Japan

Japan’s Government Develops Method for Assessing Blockchains

One of Japan's government ministries has developed a new methodology for evaluating blockchain projects.

Markets  ·  18 April 2017
Japan

Japan’s Bitcoin Law Goes Into Effect Tomorrow

Japan is set to begin recognizing bitcoin as a legal method of payment starting tomorrow.

Markets  ·  31 March 2017
Japan

MUFG, Standard Chartered Plan Blockchain Payments Launch for 2018

A group of international banks is reportedly planning the 2018 launch of cross-border payment services backed by blockchain.

Business  ·  31 March 2017
Japan

Japan Exchange Blockchain Consortium Grows to 26 Members

More than 25 companies and organizations are taking part in a blockchain proof-of-concept spearheaded by the Japan Exchange Group (JPX).

Tech  ·  21 March 2017
Japan

47 Banks Complete DLT Cloud Pilot With Ripple Tech

A consortium of 47 banks has completed a distributed ledger technology pilot spearheaded by SBI Ripple Asia.

Tech  ·  2 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