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Japan’s Largest Bank Latest to Develop Own Digital Currency
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (MUFG) has revealed it has developed its own digital currency nicknamed "MUFG coin".

Japanese Bitcoin Exchange Launches ¥50 Million Startup Fund
Japanese bitcoin exchange BitFlyer has created a new startup fund aimed at investing in companies working with blockchain tech.

Japanese Think Tank NRI Considers Expanding Blockchain Research
NRI's Kazumitsu Yokokawa discusses the Japanese professional services firm's ongoing collaborations with major banks on blockchain efforts.

Japanese Regulators Mull Data Collection, Audits for Bitcoin Exchanges
New details have emerged about a proposed regulatory framework for bitcoin exchanges in Japan.

Report: Japanese Officials Draft Regulation for Bitcoin Exchanges
Japan's financial regulators are reportedly moving closer to creating a system for registering and overseeing domestic virtual currency exchanges.

Japan’s SBI Sumishin Building Blockchain Banking Proof-of-Concept
Japan’s SBI Sumishin Net Bank has announced it will develop a proof-of-concept to explore blockchain banking.

Japanese Regulators Discuss Policing Domestic Bitcoin Exchanges
The Japan government is gearing up to regulate bitcoin activity more actively in the wake of the collapse of the now-defunct bitcoin exchange Mt Gox.

Japanese Trade Ministry Exploring Blockchain Tech in Study Group
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has been discussing the potential impact of blockchain technology on its domestic finance industry.

Japan's Top Think Tank Launches Blockchain Study
The Nomura Research Institute will study blockchain technology to assess its use in the securities sector.

Japanese Cryptocurrency Startup Orb Raises $2.3 Million
Tokyo-based startup Orb, the company behind new cryptocurrency management platform SmartCoin, has raised $2.3m in seed funding.
