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Bank of Japan: Blockchain Could Alter Financial Services

Japan's central bank issued remarks this week that found it forecasting that blockchain could come to have a fundamental impact on finance.

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Japanese Firms Test Blockchain for E-Check Management

The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ and tech giant Hitachi are working on a blockchain proof-of-concept aimed at digitizing checks.

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Japanese Banks Plan Blockchain Currency Exchange

A group of Japanese financial institutions are looking to create a platform for real-time currency exchange services.

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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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More Updates to Japan's Payment Rules for Virtual Currencies May Be on the Way

A report to be released by NRI argues Japan needs to do more to bring clarity to the innovators working with digital currencies.

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Report: Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles Released On Bail

A Japanese media report suggests Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles has been released on bail.

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Mitsubishi UFJ Invests in Bitcoin Startup Coinbase

Coinbase has reportedly raised more than $10m from Japan's largest bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group.

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Bitcoin Exchange Raises $16 Million in Ongoing Series A Funding

A bitcoin exchange startup based in Singapore has raised $16m in new funding as part of an ongoing Series A.

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Mizuho Tests Digital Currency-Powered Settlement

Built in partnership with IBM Mizuho Financial Group announced today that it has tested the use of a token-based blockchain settlement system.

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One of Japan's Largest Banks is Downplaying its Rumored Digital Currency Plans

Is a major Japanese bank developing its own digital currency? MUFG is distancing itself from reports it could release such a product next year.

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