Japan

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.

Di Pete Rizzo2 mag 2017

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

Di Stan Higgins27 apr 2017

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

Di Stan Higgins24 apr 2017

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

Di Stan Higgins21 apr 2017

One of Japan's government ministries has developed a new methodology for evaluating blockchain projects.

Di Stan Higgins18 apr 2017

Japan is set to begin recognizing bitcoin as a legal method of payment starting tomorrow.

A group of international banks is reportedly planning the 2018 launch of cross-border payment services backed by blockchain.

Di Stan Higgins31 mar 2017

More than 25 companies and organizations are taking part in a blockchain proof-of-concept spearheaded by the Japan Exchange Group (JPX).

A consortium of 47 banks has completed a distributed ledger technology pilot spearheaded by SBI Ripple Asia.

Di Pete Rizzo2 mar 2017

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

Di Stan Higgins1 mar 2017

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