Japan

Japan's BitFlyer Raises $1.6 Million for Bitcoin Exchange Expansion

A former Goldman Sachs employee has raised $1.6m in funding to power a new Japan-based cryptocurrency exchange.

Di Pete Rizzo22 lug 2014

Sensible policy is needed to legitimize bitcoin for banks and assist consumers and businesses, say Australian lawyers and groups.

Di Jon Southurst18 lug 2014

The CEO of e-commerce empire Rakuten has praised bitcoin and suggested the company could eventually accept the cryptocurrency.

Di Jon Southurst15 lug 2014

New exchange joint venture BitOcean Japan will launch in August, with the aim of buying Mt. Gox's remaining assets.

Di Jon Southurst15 lug 2014

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

Di Jon Southurst10 lug 2014

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

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

Di Jon Southurst27 giu 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.

Di Pete Rizzo17 giu 2014

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

Di Jon Southurst22 mag 2014

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