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NRI Subsidiary Launches Blockchain Technology Assessment Service
A subsidiary of global consulting firm NRI has announced the launch of a new blockchain system assessment service.
japan, digital
By Wolfie Zhao
Jul 21, 2017 at 4:45 p.m. UTC
Jul 21, 2017
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Bic Camera store
Markets
Payments
Japan's Bic Camera to Accept Bitcoin Payments at All Stores
Following a successful trial, the Japanese consumer electronics retailer is expanding its bitcoin payment option to all stores nationwide.
Bic Camera store
By Chuan Tian
Jul 12, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Jul 12, 2017
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Mark Karpeles
Markets
Crime
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.
Mark Karpeles
By Wolfie Zhao
Jul 11, 2017 at 2:15 p.m. UTC
Jul 11, 2017
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Markets
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.
Japan, Japanese
By Wolfie Zhao
Jun 30, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. UTC
Jun 30, 2017
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Security
Japan to Test Blockchain for Government Contract System
Japan is reportedly looking to integrate blockchain into its online systems for accepting government contract bids.
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By Chuan Tian
Jun 30, 2017 at 3:15 p.m. UTC
Jun 30, 2017
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Markets
Asia
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.
japan, asia
By Wolfie Zhao
Jun 20, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 20, 2017
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Finance
Asia
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.
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By Pete Rizzo
May 15, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. UTC
May 15, 2017
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money, markets
Markets
Price-news
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.
money, markets
By Pete Rizzo
May 2, 2017 at 12:09 p.m. UTC
May 2, 2017
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Coins
Markets
Ripple
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.
Coins
By Stan Higgins
Apr 27, 2017 at 2:50 p.m. UTC
Apr 27, 2017
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BoJ
Markets
Asia
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.
BoJ
By Stan Higgins
Apr 24, 2017 at 4:25 p.m. UTC
Apr 24, 2017
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