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IT Giant NTT Data Enlists 13 Companies for Blockchain Consortium
Japan's largest IT services firm, NTT Data, has announced a new consortium aimed to investigate use cases for blockchain technology.
Bitcoin Exchange Coincheck Unveils $450k Startup Investment Fund
Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck is launching a new investment fund.
Department Store Operator Begins Testing Bitcoin Payments in Japan
Department store chain Marui has become the latest mainstream retailer in Japan to accept bitcoin payments, starting with a trial in a Tokyo store.
NRI Subsidiary Launches Blockchain Technology Assessment Service
A subsidiary of global consulting firm NRI has announced the launch of a new blockchain system assessment service.
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.
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.
Bitcoin Exchanges Launch Insurance Products in Japan
Two bitcoin exchanges in Japan are launching insurance products aimed at preventing losses tied to failed transactions.
Japan to Test Blockchain for Government Contract System
Japan is reportedly looking to integrate blockchain into its online systems for accepting government contract bids.
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.
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.
