Overseas Expansion: Japan's BitFlyer to Sell Bitcoin in US Market
Japanese bitcoin exchange bitFlyer is heading to the U.S., and already has approval to operate in 34 countries.
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Aug 18, 2017 at 2:03 p.m. UTC
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Bitcoin Exchanges Launch Insurance Products in Japan
Two bitcoin exchanges in Japan are launching insurance products aimed at preventing losses tied to failed transactions.
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Jun 30, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. UTC
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Electronics Retailer Bic Camera Begins Accepting Bitcoin
Bitcoin startup bitFlyer has inked a new merchant deal with a major Japanese electronics provider.
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Apr 6, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. UTC
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Banking Giant Mizuho Invests in Japan's Biggest Bitcoin Exchange
Japan's largest bitcoin exchange by volume has announced a new round of fundraising backed by three domestic financial giants.
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Feb 14, 2017 at 12:25 p.m. UTC
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Major Japanese Banks Seek Lower Costs With Blockchain Payments
A group of major Japanese banks has published the first results of a blockchain interbank payments trial.
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Dec 1, 2016 at 1:59 p.m. UTC
Dec 1, 2016
A Major Insurer is Developing a Policy to Cover Bitcoin Exchanges
A Japanese insurance firm is reportedly planning to launch a new policy line aimed at bitcoin exchanges.
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Nov 28, 2016 at 5:33 p.m. UTC
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SBI Leads Japanese Bitcoin Exchange’s $27 Million Series C
Tokyo-based bitcoin exchange bitFlyer has raised $27 million in new funding, one of the largest rounds for a Japanese digital currency firm to date.
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Apr 25, 2016 at 5:46 p.m. UTC
Apr 25, 2016
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Japanese Bitcoin Exchange Launches ¥50 Million Startup Fund
Japanese bitcoin exchange BitFlyer has created a new startup fund aimed at investing in companies working with blockchain tech.
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Jan 27, 2016 at 4:12 p.m. UTC
Jan 27, 2016
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Bitcoin Exchange bitFlyer Raises $4 Million in New Funding
BitFlyer has raised approximately 510m JPY ($4m) through third-party allotment, which entails issuing new shares to a limited number of investors.
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Aug 12, 2015 at 12:08 p.m. UTC
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Style is King in BitFlyer Block Explorer Release
BitFlyer has released a new block explorer it hopes will compete with Blockchain in Japan and abroad.
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Apr 7, 2015 at 9:05 p.m. UTC
Apr 7, 2015