Japan
GMO Internet's Crypto Mining Facility Is Up and Running
GMO Internet, a publicly listed IT firm in Japan, has officially launched its cryptocurrency mining operation.
Japan's GMO Internet to Roll Out Bitcoin Payroll System
Japanese internet giant GMO revealed yesterday that it soon allow staff to receive some of their salary in bitcoin.
MUFG, NTT Data Trial Blockchain for Cross-Border Trade
MUFG and NTT Data are collaborating on a blockchain proof-of-concept aimed to foster trade between Singapore and Japan.
Tokyo Financial Exchange Planning Bitcoin Futures Launch
A futures exchange in Tokyo is reportedly taking the first steps toward launching bitcoin-related products.
Blockstream, Digital Garage Team Up to Foster Blockchain in Japan
Bitcoin infrastructure company Blockstream has expanded its partnership with IT firm Digital Garage to boost blockchain development in Japan.
Japanese Financial Watchdog Issues Warning over ICO Risks
Japan's Financial Services Agency has issued a statement warning investors of the risks associated with initial coin offerings or ICOs.
Japan's GMO Internet Unveils New Blockchain KYC Project
Japanese digital services firm GMO Internet has debuted its latest blockchain project: a "know your customer" app aimed at the banking industry.
IT Giant Fujitsu Joins Major Banks for Blockchain Money Transfer Pilot
Japanese IT giant Fujitsu and three major banks have announced plans to pilot a peer-to-peer money transfer system built with blockchain technology.
No More Nuclear: Japan's Biggest Utility Turns to Blockchain in Power Pivot
Inside Japan's largest energy firm, one man is looking to blockchain to decrease the country's reliance on nuclear – and prevent another disaster.
Ex-IMF Economist Kenneth Rogoff Joins 'Bitcoin Will Collapse' Chorus
A former IMF economist has joined the chorus of critical voices on bitcoin of late, going so far as to predict that its price will collapse.
