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To Scale Bitcoin, Little Improvements Will Need to Go a Long Way
Bitcoin Cash and SegWit in the past, it was a non-contentious year for the bitcoin developer community's annual Scaling Bitcoin conference.
Tokyo Financial Exchange Planning Bitcoin Futures Launch
A futures exchange in Tokyo is reportedly taking the first steps toward launching bitcoin-related products.
City of Tokyo Announces Blockchain Startup Accelerator
The government of Tokyo is organizing a new blockchain-focused startup along with Japanese think tank NRI.
Police Arrest Japanese Man Who Bought Bitcoin With Stolen Funds
Tokyo police have arrested a man accused of buying bitcoin with stolen money.
Mt Gox Bankruptcy Trustee Issues New Details on Creditor Reimbursement
The bankruptcy trustee for the now-defunct bitcoin exchange Mt Gox has released a new update, offering fresh details on the claims submitted so far.
Mt Gox CEO Claims to be 'Victim' in Bitcoin Exchange Demise
Mark Karpeles, the former CEO of bankrupt bitcoin exchange Mt Gox, has denied claims he manipulated account balances while he was running the company.
Mt Gox CEO May Face Rearrest Over $2.6 Million Customer Fund Theft
The CEO of bankrupt bitcoin exchange Mt Gox will face fresh theft charges from Japanese police tomorrow, reports say.
Tokyo Court: Bitcoin Not Subject to Ownership
Tokyo's District Court has ruled that bitcoin is "not subject to ownership", with a judge telling a plaintiff he couldn't claim for lost Mt Gox coins.
Security Firm Claims New Leads in Search for Missing Mt Gox Bitcoin
A Tokyo-based bitcoin security consultancy says its ongoing analysis of Mt Gox's trading data is yielding promising results.
Japanese Government Says Bitcoin 'Not a Currency', Forms Investigation Committee
Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has launched an investigative committee into bitcoin.
