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Japan’s Trade Ministry: Government Should Promote Blockchain Use Cases

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has released the results of a survey on blockchain technology.

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Japan Enacts Regulation for Digital Currency Exchanges

Japan’s national legislature approved a bill on Wednesday to regulate domestic digital currency exchanges.

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Bank of Japan Official: Central Banks Need to Watch Blockchain

A Bank of Japan official said this week that central banks should watch developments surrounding bitcoin and blockchain "closely".

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Japan's TechBureau Raises $6.5 Million for Bitcoin and Blockchain Services

A Japanese blockchain startup has reportedly raised $6.5m in a new Series A funding round.

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Microsoft Japan Among 34 Tech Firms to Launch Blockchain Consortium

A group of 34 companies from around the world has launched Japan’s first blockchain trade association.

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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.

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Japan's Financial Regulator to Discuss Blockchain Market Applications

Japan’s Financial Services Agency is set to discuss blockchain tech at a policy meeting early next month.

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FSA Official: Asia Should Have Competitive Edge in Blockchain Tech

A representative of Japan’s Financial Services Agency has argued Asia should emerge as a leader in blockchain technology.

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Tech Giant Hitachi to Study Blockchain in New R&D Lab

Japanese technology conglomerate Hitachi is set to open a financial technology research laboratory that will focus on blockchain applications.

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US Judge Rules Mt Gox Class Action Can Continue Against Mizuho Bank

A judge has rejected a claim by Mizuho Bank that a class action lawsuit related to its involvement in the collapse of Mt Gox should move to Japan.

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