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Bitcoin Lending Concept Debuted At Bank of Japan Event

HAW Technologies has developed a bitcoin lending market concept, presented at an event hosted by Japan’s central bank.

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Bank of Japan Official: DAO-Style Problems Could Dampen DLT

An official from Japan’s central bank invoked failed ethereum-based project The DAO in a speech yesterday.

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Japan's Central Bank Says Blockchain Trials Are Exploratory So Far

The head of payments at Japan's central bank says blockchain won't be applied to its payments and settlement systems any time soon.

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How Blockchain is Helping Solve Japan's 'Galapagos Syndrome'

Japan's 'Galapagos Syndrome' means that some tech firms are unable to compete internationally, but one blockchain consortium aims to change that.

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Bank of Japan to Host Distributed Ledger Forum Next Month

Japan’s central bank is set to host an event focused on distributed ledger tech next month.

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ECB, Bank of Japan Launch Joint Distributed Ledger Research Effort

The European Central Bank is weighing the use of distributed ledger tech in partnership with Japan’s central bank.

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Japan's Central Bank is 'Test-Driving' Distributed Ledgers

A senior Bank of Japan official revealed new details about the bank's blockchain work today.

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Japan's Central Bank Believes Blockchain Could Create Tax Issues

A senior official for Japan's central bank had words of caution for distributed ledgers.

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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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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".

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