Japan
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.
Japan's GMO Internet Reveals Cryptocurrency Mining Plan
Japan's GMO Internet is launching a new bitcoin mine in Europe, months after it launched a cryptocurrency exchange.
Corporate Analyst Fisco Tests Issuance of Bitcoin Bond in Japan
A financial data provider and bitcoin exchange operator in Japan is testing a digital bond denominated in the cryptocurrency.
Overseas Expansion: Japan's BitFlyer to Sell Bitcoin in US Market
Japanese bitcoin exchange bitFlyer is heading to the U.S., and already has approval to operate in 34 countries.
IT Giant NTT Data Enlists 13 Companies for Blockchain Consortium
Japan's largest IT services firm, NTT Data, has announced a new consortium aimed to investigate use cases for blockchain technology.
Bitcoin Exchange Coincheck Unveils $450k Startup Investment Fund
Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck is launching a new investment fund.
Department Store Operator Begins Testing Bitcoin Payments in Japan
Department store chain Marui has become the latest mainstream retailer in Japan to accept bitcoin payments, starting with a trial in a Tokyo store.
