Japan
Bitbank Offers More Bitcoin Choices for Japanese Businesses
Japan's latest bitcoin payment processor is Bitbank, offering wallets, checkout for physical businesses and easy payments for online sellers.
Japanese Bitcoin Growth Continues with New E-Commerce Platform
Japan's latest bitcoin startup is multi-services platform Coincheck, which offers an exchange, wallet and a new system for e-commerce.
BitFlyer Launches Japan's First Bitcoin Crowdfunding Platform
Japanese exchange bitFlyer has launched a bitcoin-based crowdfunding platform called fundFlyer, and has already signed up one high-profile member.
Japanese Politician to Crowdfund Bitcoin Research Tour
Japanese politician and digital currency supporter Mineyuki Fukuda is now crowdfunding his study tour of US bitcoin businesses.
Security Firm Claims New Leads in Search for Missing Mt Gox Bitcoin
A Tokyo-based bitcoin security consultancy says its ongoing analysis of Mt Gox's trading data is yielding promising results.
Rakuten US Subsidiary Begins Accepting Bitcoin
Rakuten Super Logistics, a subsidiary of Japanese retail giant Raktuen Group, is now accepting bitcoin.
Creditor Extension Delays Mt. Gox Investigation by 6 Months
Mt. Gox creditors now have an extra six months to file claims, but investigation results will be delayed too.
New Bitcoin Exchange Quoine Offers Pro Tools for Asian Traders
Quoine, a new Japan-based exchange, is designed by financial industry professionals and will target the wealth centers of Asia.
Why Japan Fell in Love with Monacoin, the Cat Meme Cryptocurrency
Japan's quest for the novel and locally-made has extended to altcoins, as fans create a cultural ecosystem around monacoin.
Tokyo Police Launch Investigation into Missing Mt. Gox Bitcoin
The Tokyo Police investigation will focus on 27,000 BTC suspected to have been stolen from Mt. Gox.
