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Bitcoin Price Impact Debated Ahead of Possible Japan Stimulus

Ahead of potential new monetary policy from the Bank of Japan, CoinDesk explores its potential impact on bitcoin markets.

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RBI Calls on Indian Banks to Explore Blockchain

A member of India's central bank has encouraged further collaboration between banks and startups to advance blockchain tech.

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IBM to Open Blockchain Development Center With Singapore Regulators

IBM expanded its blockchain efforts today with news it will open a blockchain center in partnership with the Singapore government.

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Mitsubishi UFJ Invests in Bitcoin Startup Coinbase

Coinbase has reportedly raised more than $10m from Japan's largest bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group.

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Myanmar Microfinance Firm Trials Blockchain

Tech firm Infoteria has successfully tested an application of blockchain technology with Myanmar microfinance firm BC Finance.

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Bitcoin Exchange Raises $16 Million in Ongoing Series A Funding

A bitcoin exchange startup based in Singapore has raised $16m in new funding as part of an ongoing Series A.

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One of Japan's Largest Banks is Downplaying its Rumored Digital Currency Plans

Is a major Japanese bank developing its own digital currency? MUFG is distancing itself from reports it could release such a product next year.

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R3 Adds Life Insurance Firm AIA to Blockchain Consortium

Blockchain startup R3CEV has added Hong Kong-based life insurance group AIA to the ranks of its global banking consortium.

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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.

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Japan Enacts Regulation for Digital Currency Exchanges

Japan’s national legislature approved a bill on Wednesday to regulate domestic digital currency exchanges.

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