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Japan's Bic Camera to Accept Bitcoin Payments at All Stores

Following a successful trial, the Japanese consumer electronics retailer is expanding its bitcoin payment option to all stores nationwide.

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Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles Pleads Not Guilty to Embezzlement

Mark Karpeles, CEO of collapsed bitcoin exchange Mt Gox, pleaded not guilty in court to charges of embezzlement and data manipulation today.

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Bitcoin Exchanges Launch Insurance Products in Japan

Two bitcoin exchanges in Japan are launching insurance products aimed at preventing losses tied to failed transactions.

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Japan to Test Blockchain for Government Contract System

Japan is reportedly looking to integrate blockchain into its online systems for accepting government contract bids.

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Japan's Financial Firms Test Distributed Ledger With R3 Corda Trial

A group of Japanese financial institutions has tested a prototype that uses DLT to streamline international transaction agreements.

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Bank of Japan Fintech Head: Don't Expect Central Banks to Lead DLT

In an exclusive interview, Bank of Japan's Yuko Kawai discussed how blockchain is emerging as one of the "hottest topics" among central banks.

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Bitcoin is Up $60 Today And Closing in on $1,500

The price of bitcoin continued its recent meteoric rise on Tuesday amid more widespread gains in the cryptocurrency markets.

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Japanese Banks Trial Virtual Currency For Funds Transfers

Members of Japanese bank consortium focused on blockchain is set to test a virtual currency-based funds transfer system.

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Blockchain Could Expand Central Bank Access, Says Bank of Japan

Central banks could allow access around the clock if they used blockchains, a senior Bank of Japan official speculated last week.

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Japanese City Seeks Bitcoin Donations to Preserve Historic Park

The city of Hirosaki is raising bitcoin donations to help preserve a historic cherry blossom park and its castle.

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