BitFlyer
Overseas Expansion: Japan's BitFlyer to Sell Bitcoin in US Market
Japanese bitcoin exchange bitFlyer is heading to the U.S., and already has approval to operate in 34 countries.
Bitcoin Exchanges Launch Insurance Products in Japan
Two bitcoin exchanges in Japan are launching insurance products aimed at preventing losses tied to failed transactions.
Electronics Retailer Bic Camera Begins Accepting Bitcoin
Bitcoin startup bitFlyer has inked a new merchant deal with a major Japanese electronics provider.
Banking Giant Mizuho Invests in Japan's Biggest Bitcoin Exchange
Japan's largest bitcoin exchange by volume has announced a new round of fundraising backed by three domestic financial giants.
Major Japanese Banks Seek Lower Costs With Blockchain Payments
A group of major Japanese banks has published the first results of a blockchain interbank payments trial.
A Major Insurer is Developing a Policy to Cover Bitcoin Exchanges
A Japanese insurance firm is reportedly planning to launch a new policy line aimed at bitcoin exchanges.
SBI Leads Japanese Bitcoin Exchange’s $27 Million Series C
Tokyo-based bitcoin exchange bitFlyer has raised $27 million in new funding, one of the largest rounds for a Japanese digital currency firm to date.
Japanese Bitcoin Exchange Launches ¥50 Million Startup Fund
Japanese bitcoin exchange BitFlyer has created a new startup fund aimed at investing in companies working with blockchain tech.
Bitcoin Exchange bitFlyer Raises $4 Million in New Funding
BitFlyer has raised approximately 510m JPY ($4m) through third-party allotment, which entails issuing new shares to a limited number of investors.
Style is King in BitFlyer Block Explorer Release
BitFlyer has released a new block explorer it hopes will compete with Blockchain in Japan and abroad.
