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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.

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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.

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Tech Giant Hitachi to Study Blockchain in New R&D Lab

Japanese technology conglomerate Hitachi is set to open a financial technology research laboratory that will focus on blockchain applications.

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US Judge Rules Mt Gox Class Action Can Continue Against Mizuho Bank

A judge has rejected a claim by Mizuho Bank that a class action lawsuit related to its involvement in the collapse of Mt Gox should move to Japan.

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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.

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Japanese Legislator Calls for Bitcoin Tax Exemption

A legislator in Japan’s ruling political party has called for bitcoin purchases to be exempt from an 8% consumption tax, a news source says.

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Japan Considers Regulating Bitcoin as Currency

Regulators in Japan have reportedly proposed treating digital currencies such as bitcoin as conventional currencies.

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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.

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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.

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Mizuho to Develop Blockchain Tech for Internal Recordkeeping

Mizuho Financial has announced it is seeking to develop a blockchain application for internal recordkeeping.

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