Japan
Leaked Documents Suggest Mt. Gox Paid $200k to Parent Company in May
According to leaked documents, Tibanne K.K. invoiced Mt. Gox for almost $200,000 after filing for bankruptcy.
Mark Karpeles: Mt. Gox Grew Too Fast, Too Quickly
Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles has given his first media interview to the WSJ, admitting leadership failures.
Japan Decides Against Bitcoin Regulation, for Now
Ruling party, the LDP, has ruled out regulation for now, but a final decision is yet to be made.
US Judge Approves Mt. Gox's Chapter 15 Bankruptcy Filing
A Dallas bankruptcy judge has approved Mt. Gox's bid for bankruptcy protection in the US.
Japanese Politicians Take Interest in Growing Bitcoin Ecosystem
Individual Japanese politicians are interested in bitcoin despite the government's hands-off approach, as the local ecosystem goes post-Gox.
Bitcoin Regulation Roundup: Political Contributions and Troublesome Banks
Jason Tyra examines the most significant bitcoin news from the world’s regulators and law courts.
Japan to Crack Down on Bitcoin Crime, Court Industry Investment
A new report suggests Japan intends to move broadly to enact a digital currency strategy.
Japan Makes First Bitcoin-Related Drug Arrest
The Japanese authorities have arrested an alleged drug importer with a penchant for digital currencies.
Mt. Gox Announces Commencement of Bankruptcy Proceedings
Mt. Gox has announced the commencement of bankruptcy proceedings in Japan, with attorney Nobuaki Kobayashi appointed as bankruptcy trustee.
Bank of Japan Governor: Bitcoin is Too Unreliable to be a Currency
In comments to reporters, the head of Japan's central bank indicated he has concerns about bitcoin's safety and stability.
