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Japan is an island country in East Asia. Following the end of WWII and allied occupation, it has experienced a period of rapid economic growth, becoming one of the top economic powers in the world. Many successful Bitcoin startups operate in Japan, and the Japanese goverment is one of the few in the world which officially recognize Bitcoin and digital currencies as money.

Japanese Exchange bitFlyer to Open US Markets, Access Increasing

Japanese Exchange bitFlyer to Open US Markets, Access Increasing

AUG 19, 2017 | Jon Buck

BitFlyer, the Japanese Bitcoin exchange, has already secured regulatory clearance in 34 states for customers to buy and sell Bitcoin through its US entity, bitFlyer USA.

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Bond, Bitcoin Bond: Japanese Firm Issues Debt Denominated in Bitcoins

Bond, Bitcoin Bond: Japanese Firm Issues Debt Denominated in Bitcoins

AUG 18, 2017 | Jacob J

Financial institutions aren't shy of experimenting and structuring new products. Fisco, a Japanese-based financial information provider, has issued debt denominated in Bitcoins.

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Bitcoin Surpasses $4,000 Due to Strong Japanese Demand: CNBC

Bitcoin Surpasses $4,000 Due to Strong Japanese Demand: CNBC

AUG 13, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

The price of the digital currency Bitcoin has passed the $4,000 mark on Aug. 12, 2017, driven by strong Japanese demand.

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Why Japan Only Briefly Became Largest Bitcoin Exchange Market

Why Japan Only Briefly Became Largest Bitcoin Exchange Market

AUG 09, 2017 | Joseph Young

Earlier this week, Cointelegraph reported that the Japanese Bitcoin exchange market surpassed the US to become the world’s largest exchange market by daily trading volume.

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Major Japanese Retail Chain Marui Now Accepts Bitcoin Payments

Major Japanese Retail Chain Marui Now Accepts Bitcoin Payments

AUG 07, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Major Japanese retail chain Marui has signed a partnership agreement with Bitcoin exchange Bitflyer to accept Bitcoin payments in its stores starting August 7.

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Japan Tops Bitcoin Trade Volumes Again As Poland Takes Surprise 6th Place

Japan Tops Bitcoin Trade Volumes Again As Poland Takes Surprise 6th Place

AUG 07, 2017 | William Suberg

Japan is once again the biggest player in Bitcoin trading as the US and China both bow to the country’s 43% market share.

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As Japan Bitcoin Exchanges Cancel Shutdowns, Poloniex Leaves All Options Open

As Japan Bitcoin Exchanges Cancel Shutdowns, Poloniex Leaves All Options Open

JUL 25, 2017 | William Suberg

Poloniex is not committing itself to any particular outcomes of a potential Bitcoin split next week in contrast with other exchanges.

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Thousands of Japanese Retailers, Restaurants May Halt Accepting Bitcoin

Thousands of Japanese Retailers, Restaurants May Halt Accepting Bitcoin

JUL 22, 2017 | Lisa Froelings

More than 5,000 retail stores and establishments in Japan may halt accepting Bitcoin payments by Aug. 1.

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Bitcoin Merchant Shunning Is ‘Striking’: Overstock’s Medici President

Bitcoin Merchant Shunning Is ‘Striking’: Overstock’s Medici President

JUL 15, 2017 | William Suberg

The Overstock senior manager who originally helped the retailer take Bitcoin has spoken of his surprise at the continued lack of merchant uptake.

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Japan’s Bitcoin Exchanges Getting Ready To Secure Smooth Operations After August 1

Japan’s Bitcoin Exchanges Getting Ready To Secure Smooth Operations After August 1

JUL 14, 2017 | Alexander Geralis

Japanese Bitcoin exchanges and companies line up to secure smooth operation irrelevant of August 1, when a scenario of Bitcoin forking, or breaking into two separate chains, is possible if no enough parties agree to signal for BIP148.

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Bitcoin Price Swings Won’t Hurt Its Asset Value Perspectives: Experts

Bitcoin Price Swings Won’t Hurt Its Asset Value Perspectives: Experts

JUL 12, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

Volatile price swings should not put off investors as digital currencies are forging a new path as a high-return digital asset, experts say.

 11913   |    1
Japan’s Electronics Marketplace Starts Adopting Bitcoin

Japan’s Electronics Marketplace Starts Adopting Bitcoin

JUL 07, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

Adoption of Bitcoin in Japan’s famous electronic sector, Akihabara, is on the rise as the tech-savvy neighborhood starts embracing the digital currency.

 21336   |    1
Why Japan is Best Place to Buy with Bitcoin

Why Japan is Best Place to Buy with Bitcoin

JUL 06, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

A major Japanese retail giant has announced that its Point of Sale app is now primed to accept Bitcoin, beginning the roll out of 260,000 digital currency-ready stores.

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Goldman Sachs: Bitcoin Price Is In Sweet Spot, Eyes $4,000 in 2017

Goldman Sachs: Bitcoin Price Is In Sweet Spot, Eyes $4,000 in 2017

JUL 04, 2017 | Joseph Young

Sheba Jafari, the head of technical strategy at Goldman Sachs, expects Bitcoin price to extend to move to the $4,000 region this year. After two more rallies which may include a minor correction, Jafari expects the market cap of Bitcoin to increase by 53 percent.

 22511   |    4
It’s Official: Japan Has Eliminated Tax on Bitcoin, Rise in Trading Expected

It’s Official: Japan Has Eliminated Tax on Bitcoin, Rise in Trading Expected

JUL 03, 2017 | Joseph Young

Bitcoin trading activities are expected to rise in Japan following the activation of the tax reform bill.

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It’s Official: Japan Has Eliminated Tax on Bitcoin, Rise in Trading Expected

It’s Official: Japan Has Eliminated Tax on Bitcoin, Rise in Trading Expected

JUL 03, 2017 | Joseph Young

Bitcoin trading activities are expected to rise in Japan following the activation of the tax reform bill.

 47325   |    5
Bond, Bitcoin Bond: Japanese Firm Issues Debt Denominated in Bitcoins

Bond, Bitcoin Bond: Japanese Firm Issues Debt Denominated in Bitcoins

AUG 18, 2017 | Jacob J

Financial institutions aren't shy of experimenting and structuring new products. Fisco, a Japanese-based financial information provider, has issued debt denominated in Bitcoins.

 43763
Japan’s Bitcoin Exchanges Getting Ready To Secure Smooth Operations After August 1

Japan’s Bitcoin Exchanges Getting Ready To Secure Smooth Operations After August 1

JUL 14, 2017 | Alexander Geralis

Japanese Bitcoin exchanges and companies line up to secure smooth operation irrelevant of August 1, when a scenario of Bitcoin forking, or breaking into two separate chains, is possible if no enough parties agree to signal for BIP148.

 26912   |    1
Goldman Sachs: Bitcoin Price Is In Sweet Spot, Eyes $4,000 in 2017

Goldman Sachs: Bitcoin Price Is In Sweet Spot, Eyes $4,000 in 2017

JUL 04, 2017 | Joseph Young

Sheba Jafari, the head of technical strategy at Goldman Sachs, expects Bitcoin price to extend to move to the $4,000 region this year. After two more rallies which may include a minor correction, Jafari expects the market cap of Bitcoin to increase by 53 percent.

 22511   |    4
Bitcoin Merchant Shunning Is ‘Striking’: Overstock’s Medici President

Bitcoin Merchant Shunning Is ‘Striking’: Overstock’s Medici President

JUL 15, 2017 | William Suberg

The Overstock senior manager who originally helped the retailer take Bitcoin has spoken of his surprise at the continued lack of merchant uptake.

 21643   |    3
Japan’s Electronics Marketplace Starts Adopting Bitcoin

Japan’s Electronics Marketplace Starts Adopting Bitcoin

JUL 07, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

Adoption of Bitcoin in Japan’s famous electronic sector, Akihabara, is on the rise as the tech-savvy neighborhood starts embracing the digital currency.

 21336   |    1
Bitcoin Surpasses $4,000 Due to Strong Japanese Demand: CNBC

Bitcoin Surpasses $4,000 Due to Strong Japanese Demand: CNBC

AUG 13, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

The price of the digital currency Bitcoin has passed the $4,000 mark on Aug. 12, 2017, driven by strong Japanese demand.

 21294   |    3
Thousands of Japanese Retailers, Restaurants May Halt Accepting Bitcoin

Thousands of Japanese Retailers, Restaurants May Halt Accepting Bitcoin

JUL 22, 2017 | Lisa Froelings

More than 5,000 retail stores and establishments in Japan may halt accepting Bitcoin payments by Aug. 1.

 18933   |    15
Japan Tops Bitcoin Trade Volumes Again As Poland Takes Surprise 6th Place

Japan Tops Bitcoin Trade Volumes Again As Poland Takes Surprise 6th Place

AUG 07, 2017 | William Suberg

Japan is once again the biggest player in Bitcoin trading as the US and China both bow to the country’s 43% market share.

 14174   |    3
As Japan Bitcoin Exchanges Cancel Shutdowns, Poloniex Leaves All Options Open

As Japan Bitcoin Exchanges Cancel Shutdowns, Poloniex Leaves All Options Open

JUL 25, 2017 | William Suberg

Poloniex is not committing itself to any particular outcomes of a potential Bitcoin split next week in contrast with other exchanges.

 13400   |    2
Why Japan is Best Place to Buy with Bitcoin

Why Japan is Best Place to Buy with Bitcoin

JUL 06, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

A major Japanese retail giant has announced that its Point of Sale app is now primed to accept Bitcoin, beginning the roll out of 260,000 digital currency-ready stores.

 13149   |    7
Bitcoin Price Swings Won’t Hurt Its Asset Value Perspectives: Experts

Bitcoin Price Swings Won’t Hurt Its Asset Value Perspectives: Experts

JUL 12, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

Volatile price swings should not put off investors as digital currencies are forging a new path as a high-return digital asset, experts say.

 11913   |    1
Major Japanese Retail Chain Marui Now Accepts Bitcoin Payments

Major Japanese Retail Chain Marui Now Accepts Bitcoin Payments

AUG 07, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Major Japanese retail chain Marui has signed a partnership agreement with Bitcoin exchange Bitflyer to accept Bitcoin payments in its stores starting August 7.

 11105
Japanese Exchange bitFlyer to Open US Markets, Access Increasing

Japanese Exchange bitFlyer to Open US Markets, Access Increasing

AUG 19, 2017 | Jon Buck

BitFlyer, the Japanese Bitcoin exchange, has already secured regulatory clearance in 34 states for customers to buy and sell Bitcoin through its US entity, bitFlyer USA.

 10318   |    2
Why Japan Only Briefly Became Largest Bitcoin Exchange Market

Why Japan Only Briefly Became Largest Bitcoin Exchange Market

AUG 09, 2017 | Joseph Young

Earlier this week, Cointelegraph reported that the Japanese Bitcoin exchange market surpassed the US to become the world’s largest exchange market by daily trading volume.

 9842   |    3
Thousands of Japanese Retailers, Restaurants May Halt Accepting Bitcoin

Thousands of Japanese Retailers, Restaurants May Halt Accepting Bitcoin

JUL 22, 2017 | Lisa Froelings

More than 5,000 retail stores and establishments in Japan may halt accepting Bitcoin payments by Aug. 1.

 18933   |    15
Why Japan is Best Place to Buy with Bitcoin

Why Japan is Best Place to Buy with Bitcoin

JUL 06, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

A major Japanese retail giant has announced that its Point of Sale app is now primed to accept Bitcoin, beginning the roll out of 260,000 digital currency-ready stores.

 13149   |    7
It’s Official: Japan Has Eliminated Tax on Bitcoin, Rise in Trading Expected

It’s Official: Japan Has Eliminated Tax on Bitcoin, Rise in Trading Expected

JUL 03, 2017 | Joseph Young

Bitcoin trading activities are expected to rise in Japan following the activation of the tax reform bill.

 47325   |    5
Goldman Sachs: Bitcoin Price Is In Sweet Spot, Eyes $4,000 in 2017

Goldman Sachs: Bitcoin Price Is In Sweet Spot, Eyes $4,000 in 2017

JUL 04, 2017 | Joseph Young

Sheba Jafari, the head of technical strategy at Goldman Sachs, expects Bitcoin price to extend to move to the $4,000 region this year. After two more rallies which may include a minor correction, Jafari expects the market cap of Bitcoin to increase by 53 percent.

 22511   |    4
Bitcoin Merchant Shunning Is ‘Striking’: Overstock’s Medici President

Bitcoin Merchant Shunning Is ‘Striking’: Overstock’s Medici President

JUL 15, 2017 | William Suberg

The Overstock senior manager who originally helped the retailer take Bitcoin has spoken of his surprise at the continued lack of merchant uptake.

 21643   |    3
Japan Tops Bitcoin Trade Volumes Again As Poland Takes Surprise 6th Place

Japan Tops Bitcoin Trade Volumes Again As Poland Takes Surprise 6th Place

AUG 07, 2017 | William Suberg

Japan is once again the biggest player in Bitcoin trading as the US and China both bow to the country’s 43% market share.

 14174   |    3
Why Japan Only Briefly Became Largest Bitcoin Exchange Market

Why Japan Only Briefly Became Largest Bitcoin Exchange Market

AUG 09, 2017 | Joseph Young

Earlier this week, Cointelegraph reported that the Japanese Bitcoin exchange market surpassed the US to become the world’s largest exchange market by daily trading volume.

 9842   |    3
Bitcoin Surpasses $4,000 Due to Strong Japanese Demand: CNBC

Bitcoin Surpasses $4,000 Due to Strong Japanese Demand: CNBC

AUG 13, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

The price of the digital currency Bitcoin has passed the $4,000 mark on Aug. 12, 2017, driven by strong Japanese demand.

 21294   |    3
As Japan Bitcoin Exchanges Cancel Shutdowns, Poloniex Leaves All Options Open

As Japan Bitcoin Exchanges Cancel Shutdowns, Poloniex Leaves All Options Open

JUL 25, 2017 | William Suberg

Poloniex is not committing itself to any particular outcomes of a potential Bitcoin split next week in contrast with other exchanges.

 13400   |    2
Japanese Exchange bitFlyer to Open US Markets, Access Increasing

Japanese Exchange bitFlyer to Open US Markets, Access Increasing

AUG 19, 2017 | Jon Buck

BitFlyer, the Japanese Bitcoin exchange, has already secured regulatory clearance in 34 states for customers to buy and sell Bitcoin through its US entity, bitFlyer USA.

 10318   |    2
Japan’s Electronics Marketplace Starts Adopting Bitcoin

Japan’s Electronics Marketplace Starts Adopting Bitcoin

JUL 07, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

Adoption of Bitcoin in Japan’s famous electronic sector, Akihabara, is on the rise as the tech-savvy neighborhood starts embracing the digital currency.

 21336   |    1
Bitcoin Price Swings Won’t Hurt Its Asset Value Perspectives: Experts

Bitcoin Price Swings Won’t Hurt Its Asset Value Perspectives: Experts

JUL 12, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

Volatile price swings should not put off investors as digital currencies are forging a new path as a high-return digital asset, experts say.

 11913   |    1
Japan’s Bitcoin Exchanges Getting Ready To Secure Smooth Operations After August 1

Japan’s Bitcoin Exchanges Getting Ready To Secure Smooth Operations After August 1

JUL 14, 2017 | Alexander Geralis

Japanese Bitcoin exchanges and companies line up to secure smooth operation irrelevant of August 1, when a scenario of Bitcoin forking, or breaking into two separate chains, is possible if no enough parties agree to signal for BIP148.

 26912   |    1
Major Japanese Retail Chain Marui Now Accepts Bitcoin Payments

Major Japanese Retail Chain Marui Now Accepts Bitcoin Payments

AUG 07, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Major Japanese retail chain Marui has signed a partnership agreement with Bitcoin exchange Bitflyer to accept Bitcoin payments in its stores starting August 7.

 11105
Bond, Bitcoin Bond: Japanese Firm Issues Debt Denominated in Bitcoins

Bond, Bitcoin Bond: Japanese Firm Issues Debt Denominated in Bitcoins

AUG 18, 2017 | Jacob J

Financial institutions aren't shy of experimenting and structuring new products. Fisco, a Japanese-based financial information provider, has issued debt denominated in Bitcoins.

 43763

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