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Japan
Japanese Blockchain Consortium Grows to More Than 100 Members
Japanese blockchain consortium BCCC has passed the 100 member milestone as well as having graduated 100 students from its Blockchain Daigakko.

Mizuho Bank Weighs Digital Currency Services Offering
Mizuho Bank is weighing possible client-facing services after testing a prototype digital currency in partnership with IBM Japan.

Major Japanese Banks Seek Lower Costs With Blockchain Payments
A group of major Japanese banks has published the first results of a blockchain interbank payments trial.

Japan Exchange Group Expands Blockchain Trials
The Japan Exchange Group (JPX) has formed a consortium between several companies within its umbrella to test a blockchain proof-of-concept.

A Major Insurer is Developing a Policy to Cover Bitcoin Exchanges
A Japanese insurance firm is reportedly planning to launch a new policy line aimed at bitcoin exchanges.

Japan's Central Bank Believes Blockchain Could Create Tax Issues
A senior official for Japan's central bank had words of caution for distributed ledgers.

Gemini Expands Bitcoin and Ether Exchange to New Asian Markets
Digital currency exchange Gemini announced yesterday that it is opening its services to traders in South Korea and Japan.

Police Arrest Japanese Man Who Bought Bitcoin With Stolen Funds
Tokyo police have arrested a man accused of buying bitcoin with stolen money.

42 Banks Join Blockchain Consortium in Japan
Japanese bank SBI Group has launched a blockchain consortium focused on its domestic market.

SBI to Launch First Bank-Backed Digital Currency Exchange
Japan is set to get another digital currency exchange.
