Japan
Japan’s Trade Ministry: Government Should Promote Blockchain Use Cases
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has released the results of a survey on blockchain technology.
Japan Enacts Regulation for Digital Currency Exchanges
Japan’s national legislature approved a bill on Wednesday to regulate domestic digital currency exchanges.
Bank of Japan Official: Central Banks Need to Watch Blockchain
A Bank of Japan official said this week that central banks should watch developments surrounding bitcoin and blockchain "closely".
Japan's TechBureau Raises $6.5 Million for Bitcoin and Blockchain Services
A Japanese blockchain startup has reportedly raised $6.5m in a new Series A funding round.
Microsoft Japan Among 34 Tech Firms to Launch Blockchain Consortium
A group of 34 companies from around the world has launched Japan’s first blockchain trade association.
SBI Leads Japanese Bitcoin Exchange’s $27 Million Series C
Tokyo-based bitcoin exchange bitFlyer has raised $27 million in new funding, one of the largest rounds for a Japanese digital currency firm to date.
Japan's Financial Regulator to Discuss Blockchain Market Applications
Japan’s Financial Services Agency is set to discuss blockchain tech at a policy meeting early next month.
FSA Official: Asia Should Have Competitive Edge in Blockchain Tech
A representative of Japan’s Financial Services Agency has argued Asia should emerge as a leader in blockchain technology.
Tech Giant Hitachi to Study Blockchain in New R&D Lab
Japanese technology conglomerate Hitachi is set to open a financial technology research laboratory that will focus on blockchain applications.
US Judge Rules Mt Gox Class Action Can Continue Against Mizuho Bank
A judge has rejected a claim by Mizuho Bank that a class action lawsuit related to its involvement in the collapse of Mt Gox should move to Japan.
