Japan

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.

By Jon SouthurstSep 11, 2014

Japanese exchange bitFlyer has launched a bitcoin-based crowdfunding platform called fundFlyer, and has already signed up one high-profile member.

By Jon SouthurstSep 10, 2014

Japanese politician and digital currency supporter Mineyuki Fukuda is now crowdfunding his study tour of US bitcoin businesses.

By Jon SouthurstAug 27, 2014

A Tokyo-based bitcoin security consultancy says its ongoing analysis of Mt Gox's trading data is yielding promising results.

By Jon SouthurstAug 18, 2014

Rakuten Super Logistics, a subsidiary of Japanese retail giant Raktuen Group, is now accepting bitcoin.

By Stan HigginsAug 12, 2014

Mt. Gox creditors now have an extra six months to file claims, but investigation results will be delayed too.

By Jon SouthurstAug 12, 2014

Quoine, a new Japan-based exchange, is designed by financial industry professionals and will target the wealth centers of Asia.

By Jon SouthurstAug 4, 2014

Japan's quest for the novel and locally-made has extended to altcoins, as fans create a cultural ecosystem around monacoin.

By Jon SouthurstAug 3, 2014

The Tokyo Police investigation will focus on 27,000 BTC suspected to have been stolen from Mt. Gox.

By Pete RizzoJul 30, 2014

Mt. Gox's bankruptcy trustee and CEO Mark Karpeles faced creditors for the first time today, but many answers remain.

By Jon SouthurstJul 23, 2014

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