Japan

Government-Backed Bitcoin Industry Association to Launch in Japan

JADA is a new advocacy group for bitcoin businesses in Japan that has industry and official backing.

By Jon SouthurstJul 10, 2014

According to leaked documents, Tibanne K.K. invoiced Mt. Gox for almost $200,000 after filing for bankruptcy.

By Jon SouthurstJul 7, 2014

Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles has given his first media interview to the WSJ, admitting leadership failures.

By Jon SouthurstJun 27, 2014

Ruling party, the LDP, has ruled out regulation for now, but a final decision is yet to be made.

A Dallas bankruptcy judge has approved Mt. Gox's bid for bankruptcy protection in the US.

By Pete RizzoJun 17, 2014

Individual Japanese politicians are interested in bitcoin despite the government's hands-off approach, as the local ecosystem goes post-Gox.

By Jon SouthurstMay 22, 2014

Jason Tyra examines the most significant bitcoin news from the world’s regulators and law courts.

By Jason TyraMay 20, 2014

A new report suggests Japan intends to move broadly to enact a digital currency strategy.

By Pete RizzoMay 13, 2014

The Japanese authorities have arrested an alleged drug importer with a penchant for digital currencies.

Mt. Gox has announced the commencement of bankruptcy proceedings in Japan, with attorney Nobuaki Kobayashi appointed as bankruptcy trustee.

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