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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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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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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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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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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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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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