Japan's Government Develops Method for Assessing Blockchains
One of Japan's government ministries has developed a new methodology for evaluating blockchain projects.
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Apr 18, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. UTC
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Japan's Bitcoin Law Goes Into Effect Tomorrow
Japan is set to begin recognizing bitcoin as a legal method of payment starting tomorrow.
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Mar 31, 2017 at 2:01 p.m. UTC
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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.
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Mar 31, 2017 at 1:08 p.m. UTC
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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).
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Mar 21, 2017 at 3:20 p.m. UTC
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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.
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Mar 2, 2017 at 1:29 a.m. UTC
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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.
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Mar 1, 2017 at 10:50 a.m. UTC
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Hitachi Tests Private Blockchain for Rewards Points
Japan's Hitachi is working on a new blockchain test, one that explores how the tech could power its rewards points program.
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Feb 23, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
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Mizuho Completes Blockchain Recordkeeping, Digital Currency Trials
Japanese banking group Mizuho announced today the completion of two new blockchain trials.
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Feb 23, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. UTC
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Where Bitcoin and Banking Collide
Japan, a relatively quiet and traditionally isolated market, is about to set a precedent that could change the cryptocurrency sector.
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Feb 20, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
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Banking Giant Mizuho Invests in Japan's Biggest Bitcoin Exchange
Japan's largest bitcoin exchange by volume has announced a new round of fundraising backed by three domestic financial giants.
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Feb 14, 2017 at 12:25 p.m. UTC
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