Japanese Government Sends Blockchain Startups Abroad for Innovation Program
Japan’s government is sending three blockchain startups to the US as part of a technology innovation program.
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Jan 11, 2017 at 3:23 p.m. UTC
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Towards a Clearer Understanding of Blockchain's True Value
NRI's Takeo Nishikata examines some of the discussion around blockchain, seeking to "clarify all the misunderstandings" around the technology.
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Dec 21, 2016 at 12:31 p.m. UTC
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Japanese Blockchain Consortium Grows to More Than 100 Members
Japanese blockchain consortium BCCC has passed the 100 member milestone as well as having graduated 100 students from its Blockchain Daigakko.
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Dec 15, 2016 at 7:35 p.m. UTC
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Mizuho Bank Weighs Digital Currency Services Offering
Mizuho Bank is weighing possible client-facing services after testing a prototype digital currency in partnership with IBM Japan.
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Dec 8, 2016 at 1:07 p.m. UTC
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Major Japanese Banks Seek Lower Costs With Blockchain Payments
A group of major Japanese banks has published the first results of a blockchain interbank payments trial.
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Dec 1, 2016 at 1:59 p.m. UTC
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Japan Exchange Group Expands Blockchain Trials
The Japan Exchange Group (JPX) has formed a consortium between several companies within its umbrella to test a blockchain proof-of-concept.
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Nov 30, 2016 at 7:36 p.m. UTC
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A Major Insurer is Developing a Policy to Cover Bitcoin Exchanges
A Japanese insurance firm is reportedly planning to launch a new policy line aimed at bitcoin exchanges.
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Nov 28, 2016 at 5:33 p.m. UTC
Nov 28, 2016
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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.
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Nov 18, 2016 at 3:59 p.m. UTC
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Gemini Expands Bitcoin and Ether Exchange to New Asian Markets
Digital currency exchange Gemini announced yesterday that it is opening its services to traders in South Korea and Japan.
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Nov 8, 2016 at 9:42 p.m. UTC
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Police Arrest Japanese Man Who Bought Bitcoin With Stolen Funds
Tokyo police have arrested a man accused of buying bitcoin with stolen money.
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Nov 3, 2016 at 6:01 p.m. UTC
Nov 3, 2016