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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Dec 5, 2016 at 11:42 a.m. UTC
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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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Nov 18, 2016 at 3:59 p.m. UTC
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Bitcoin Price Impact Debated Ahead of Possible Japan Stimulus
Ahead of potential new monetary policy from the Bank of Japan, CoinDesk explores its potential impact on bitcoin markets.
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Jul 27, 2016 at 9:40 p.m. UTC
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Bank of Japan Official: Central Banks Need to Watch Blockchain
A Bank of Japan official said this week that central banks should watch developments surrounding bitcoin and blockchain "closely".
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May 13, 2016 at 5:26 p.m. UTC
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Japanese Trade Ministry Exploring Blockchain Tech in Study Group
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has been discussing the potential impact of blockchain technology on its domestic finance industry.
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Nov 9, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. UTC
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Bank of Japan Governor: Bitcoin is Too Unreliable to be a Currency
In comments to reporters, the head of Japan's central bank indicated he has concerns about bitcoin's safety and stability.
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Apr 8, 2014 at 3:19 p.m. UTC
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Japanese Government Says Bitcoin 'Not a Currency', Forms Investigation Committee
Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has launched an investigative committee into bitcoin.
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Mar 7, 2014 at 10:35 a.m. UTC
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Japan Pushes for International Effort on Bitcoin Regulation
Japanese regulators responded to the escalating situation at Mt. Gox by calling for international cooperation on the matter.
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Feb 27, 2014 at 7:59 p.m. UTC
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Japan's Top Regulators Suggest Mt. Gox Intervention Unlikely
Top Japanese financial organisations distanced themselves from Mt. Gox on Monday amid growing requests from customers for action.
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Feb 24, 2014 at 8:54 p.m. UTC
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