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Bitcoin protocol
Consensus 2015: What the Internet Can Teach Blockchain Innovators
A pioneer in internet security will discuss lessons for digital currencies in the adoption of a protocol as a technical standard.
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By CoinDesk
Jun 5, 2015 at 4:06 p.m. UTC
Jun 5, 2015
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Japan
Retail Giant Rakuten Enables Bitcoin Payments for US Customers
The Japanese e-commerce giant has integrated with payment processor Bitnet, enabling customers based in the United States to pay with bitcoin.
Tokyo Japan
By Yessi Bello Perez
Mar 17, 2015 at 10:59 a.m. UTC
Mar 17, 2015
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Tokyo, Japan
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Asia
Bitcoin to Feature at Rakuten's First Financial Conference
Multi-billion-dollar retailer Rakuten is including a panel of bitcoin industry representatives at its first financial conference next month.
Tokyo, Japan
By Jon Southurst
Jan 22, 2015 at 10:47 a.m. UTC
Jan 22, 2015
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Markets
Venture capital
Bitnet Lands $14.5 Million Series A Funding to Rival Coinbase, BitPay
Bitnet is targeting large companies with its enterprise bitcoin payments solution and one retail giant is already on board.
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By Daniel Cawrey
Oct 20, 2014 at 12:29 p.m. UTC
Oct 20, 2014
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Japan
Rakuten US Subsidiary Begins Accepting Bitcoin
Rakuten Super Logistics, a subsidiary of Japanese retail giant Raktuen Group, is now accepting bitcoin.
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By Stan Higgins
Aug 12, 2014 at 4:46 p.m. UTC
Aug 12, 2014
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E-commerce
Japanese Retail Giant Rakuten Hints at Bitcoin Acceptance
The CEO of e-commerce empire Rakuten has praised bitcoin and suggested the company could eventually accept the cryptocurrency.
Hiroshi Mikitani
By Jon Southurst
Jul 15, 2014 at 9:11 a.m. UTC
Jul 15, 2014
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