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Japan eyes publishing digital currency proposals
Lawmakers in Japan are set to publish proposals this week which could pave the way for digital currency use in...
Daiko Holdings acquires major stake in Bitgate crypto exchange
Daiko has acquired a controlling stake of 58.1% of the 100% stake in Bitgate, leaving the exchange’s operator, SNC, holding...
Ex-Vipstar exec linked to alleged large scale crypto fraud in Japan
Authorities in Japan arrested two people accused of defrauding an IT firm of around JPY78 million (US$712,000) worth of cryptocurrency.
Nomura launches crypto index for financial institutions
Japan’s consulting giant Nomura Research Institute has partnered with Intelligence Unit to launch a crypto index covering global US dollar...
Bank of Japan must be ready on digital currencies: deputy governor
While the Bank of Japan had no immediate plans for a CBDC, it was “very important” for the central bank...
This week in tech: Blockchain tops the list of in-demand skills
Blockchain is becoming central to so many industries, so much so that a recent study found it to be the...
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