Japan
Mt Gox: The History of a Failed Bitcoin Exchange
The arrest of Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles on Saturday is the latest twist in a lengthy plot surrounding the now-defunct bitcoin exchange.
Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles Arrested in Japan
Japanese police arrested Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles today on allegations that he manipulated volume on the platform prior to its collapse.
Japan's Answer to Quora Announces Bitcoin Tipping Scheme
OKWave, Japan's answer to social network Quora, has announced plans to launch a bitcoin tipping scheme.
Event Challenges Lack of Bitcoin Awareness in Post-Gox Japan
Digital currencies are still relatively unknown in Japan. This week, one of the country's pioneering VC firms aims to change that.
Trustee Extends Online Deadline for Mt Gox Claimants
Customers affected by Mt Gox's insolvency have been given more time to file their online bankruptcy claims.
Deal Brings Bitcoin Option to Over 20,000 Japanese Retailers
A deal between a bitcoin exchange and a payments network will see a bitcoin payment option offered to over 20,000 merchants in Japan.
Trustee Opens Formal Claims Process for Mt Gox Customers
An online claims process is now live for former Mt Gox customers to formally state their losses, with the possibility of receiving payouts in bitcoin.
Most Mt Gox Bitcoins Were Gone by May 2013, Report Claims
Mt Gox operated a fractional reserve system since 2011, and had lost most of its bitcoins by mid-2013, according to a newly-released report.
Style is King in BitFlyer Block Explorer Release
BitFlyer has released a new block explorer it hopes will compete with Blockchain in Japan and abroad.
Retail Giant Rakuten Enables Bitcoin Payments for US Customers
The Japanese e-commerce giant has integrated with payment processor Bitnet, enabling customers based in the United States to pay with bitcoin.
