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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.

By Jon SouthurstMar 7, 2014

Aerial view of Tokyo at dusk, with the Tokyo Tower lit up.

Markets

Watch This Man Confront CEO of Mt. Gox Over Missing Bitcoins

Inspired by CoinSearcher's three-day sit-in protest, Kolin Burges flew 12 hours from London to Tokyo to retrieve his coins.

By Jon SouthurstFeb 14, 2014

Mt. Gox bitcoin protest

Finance

SoftTouch POS helps restaurants turn bitcoins into dollars

Restaurant electronic solutions maker SoftTouch POS is integrating bitcoin into its flagship point-of-sale payment system.

By Jon SouthurstOct 23, 2013

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