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DLT Not Ready to Replace Settlement Systems, ECB and BoJ Say
The Bank of Japan and the ECB have said that blockchain technology is too "immature" to replace their real-time settlement systems.
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Bank of Japan Fintech Head: Don't Expect Central Banks to Lead DLT
In an exclusive interview, Bank of Japan's Yuko Kawai discussed how blockchain is emerging as one of the "hottest topics" among central banks.
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Bitcoin Lending Concept Debuted At Bank of Japan Event
HAW Technologies has developed a bitcoin lending market concept, presented at an event hosted by Japan’s central bank.
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Bank of Japan Official: DAO-Style Problems Could Dampen DLT
An official from Japan’s central bank invoked failed ethereum-based project The DAO in a speech yesterday.
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Japan's Central Bank Says Blockchain Trials Are Exploratory So Far
The head of payments at Japan's central bank says blockchain won't be applied to its payments and settlement systems any time soon.
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How Blockchain is Helping Solve Japan's 'Galapagos Syndrome'
Japan's 'Galapagos Syndrome' means that some tech firms are unable to compete internationally, but one blockchain consortium aims to change that.
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Bank of Japan to Host Distributed Ledger Forum Next Month
Japan’s central bank is set to host an event focused on distributed ledger tech next month.
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ECB, Bank of Japan Launch Joint Distributed Ledger Research Effort
The European Central Bank is weighing the use of distributed ledger tech in partnership with Japan’s central bank.
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Japan's Central Bank is 'Test-Driving' Distributed Ledgers
A senior Bank of Japan official revealed new details about the bank's blockchain work today.
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Japan's Central Bank Believes Blockchain Could Create Tax Issues
A senior official for Japan's central bank had words of caution for distributed ledgers.
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