Japan
Tokyo Police Launch Investigation into Missing Mt. Gox Bitcoin
The Tokyo Police investigation will focus on 27,000 BTC suspected to have been stolen from Mt. Gox.
Mt. Gox Creditors' Meeting Delivers Few Answers and One Apology
Mt. Gox's bankruptcy trustee and CEO Mark Karpeles faced creditors for the first time today, but many answers remain.
Japan's BitFlyer Raises $1.6 Million for Bitcoin Exchange Expansion
A former Goldman Sachs employee has raised $1.6m in funding to power a new Japan-based cryptocurrency exchange.
Australian Lawyers, Bitcoin Groups Call for Clarity on Regulation
Sensible policy is needed to legitimize bitcoin for banks and assist consumers and businesses, say Australian lawyers and groups.
Japanese Retail Giant Rakuten Hints at Bitcoin Acceptance
The CEO of e-commerce empire Rakuten has praised bitcoin and suggested the company could eventually accept the cryptocurrency.
Japan Bitcoin Exchange Aims to Fill Mt. Gox Market Void
New exchange joint venture BitOcean Japan will launch in August, with the aim of buying Mt. Gox's remaining assets.
Government-Backed Bitcoin Industry Association to Launch in Japan
JADA is a new advocacy group for bitcoin businesses in Japan that has industry and official backing.
Leaked Documents Suggest Mt. Gox Paid $200k to Parent Company in May
According to leaked documents, Tibanne K.K. invoiced Mt. Gox for almost $200,000 after filing for bankruptcy.
Mark Karpeles: Mt. Gox Grew Too Fast, Too Quickly
Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles has given his first media interview to the WSJ, admitting leadership failures.
Japan Decides Against Bitcoin Regulation, for Now
Ruling party, the LDP, has ruled out regulation for now, but a final decision is yet to be made.
