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Hitachi Tests Private Blockchain for Rewards Points

Japan's Hitachi is working on a new blockchain test, one that explores how the tech could power its rewards points program.

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Mizuho Completes Blockchain Recordkeeping, Digital Currency Trials

Japanese banking group Mizuho announced today the completion of two new blockchain trials.

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Where Bitcoin and Banking Collide

Japan, a relatively quiet and traditionally isolated market, is about to set a precedent that could change the cryptocurrency sector.

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Banking Giant Mizuho Invests in Japan's Biggest Bitcoin Exchange

Japan's largest bitcoin exchange by volume has announced a new round of fundraising backed by three domestic financial giants.

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Forex Giants Trading Bitcoin? In Japan That Might Be Months Away

When new legislation becomes law later this year, Japan's blockchain market will see financial giants come on board, industry insiders tell CoinDesk.

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Bank of Japan to Host Distributed Ledger Forum Next Month

Japan’s central bank is set to host an event focused on distributed ledger tech next month.

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Japanese Government Sends Blockchain Startups Abroad for Innovation Program

Japan’s government is sending three blockchain startups to the US as part of a technology innovation program.

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Towards a Clearer Understanding of Blockchain's True Value

NRI's Takeo Nishikata examines some of the discussion around blockchain, seeking to "clarify all the misunderstandings" around the technology.

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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.

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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.

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