Asia
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.
MUFG Building Blockchain Proof-of-Concept for Promissory Notes
Blockchain startup Chain has inked a new deal with Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (MUFG).
Japan's Financial Regulator to Discuss Blockchain Market Applications
Japan’s Financial Services Agency is set to discuss blockchain tech at a policy meeting early next month.
Eyeing Volume, Asian Exchanges Add Support for Ether Trading
Coincheck, CHBTC, Korbit and Quoine are among a new group of exchanges that have added support for Ethereum's digital currency ether.
FSA Official: Asia Should Have Competitive Edge in Blockchain Tech
A representative of Japan’s Financial Services Agency has argued Asia should emerge as a leader in blockchain technology.
Japan Proposes Definition for Bitcoin in Bid to Regulate Exchanges
Japan's national Diet proposed changes to current legislation today to include a definition for virtual currencies under domestic law.
Japan Considers Regulating Bitcoin as Currency
Regulators in Japan have reportedly proposed treating digital currencies such as bitcoin as conventional currencies.
Orix, Shizuoka Become Latest Japanese Banks to Trial Blockchain
A group of Japanese financial services and technology companies have formed a new blockchain research initiative.
Mizuho, Microsoft Japan Trial Blockchain System for Syndicated Loans
Financial services giant Mizuho has announced a second blockchain technology trial that will focus on syndicated loans.
Mizuho to Develop Blockchain Tech for Internal Recordkeeping
Mizuho Financial has announced it is seeking to develop a blockchain application for internal recordkeeping.
