Japan
Ex-IMF Economist Kenneth Rogoff Joins 'Bitcoin Will Collapse' Chorus
A former IMF economist has joined the chorus of critical voices on bitcoin of late, going so far as to predict that its price will collapse.
Japan Issues Licenses for 11 Bitcoin Exchanges
Japan's Financial Services Agency has issued operating licenses to 11 bitcoin exchanges, the regulator announced today.
Telecom Giant KDDI Joins Enterprise Ethereum Alliance
Japanese telecom giant KDDI has become the latest major corporation to join the ranks of the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance.
Mizuho CEO: Financial Firms 'Should Have Courage' to Take Blockchain Live
The president and CEO of the Mizuho Financial Group "megabank" has spoken out on the potential of blockchain to disrupt financial incumbents.
Japan's Bitcoin Exchanges Under Regulator Surveillance From October
Japan's Financial Services Agency will begin more closely monitoring cryptocurrency exchanges from next month.
MUFG on Dimon Remarks: Bank Cryptocurrencies Have 'Nothing to Do With Bitcoin'
The CEO of Japanese finance group MUFG said today that big bank-issued digital currencies aren't quite the same as bitcoin.
Fujitsu to Trial Blockchain Tech with New Banking Partners
Fujitsu is joining up with a Japanese banking association in a bid to help member banks build and test real-world blockchain solutions.
SBI Ripple Asia to Test Blockchain Bank Transfers Between Japan and South Korea
SBI Ripple Asia will reportedly start testing its blockchain-based funds-transfer system between Japanese and South Korean banks by the end of 2017.
E-Commerce Giant DMM to Launch Bitcoin Mining Venture
The popularity of cryptocurrencies in Japan continues to grow, with e-commerce and digital services firm DMM moving into the bitcoin mining industry.
33 Cases: Cryptocurrency Fraud Is on the Rise in Japan
Japanese law enforcement officials have released new figures about cryptocurrency-related fraud during 2017.
