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Japan
US Judge Approves Mt. Gox's Chapter 15 Bankruptcy Filing
A Dallas bankruptcy judge has approved Mt. Gox's bid for bankruptcy protection in the US.

Japanese Politicians Take Interest in Growing Bitcoin Ecosystem
Individual Japanese politicians are interested in bitcoin despite the government's hands-off approach, as the local ecosystem goes post-Gox.

Bitcoin Regulation Roundup: Political Contributions and Troublesome Banks
Jason Tyra examines the most significant bitcoin news from the world’s regulators and law courts.

Japan to Crack Down on Bitcoin Crime, Court Industry Investment
A new report suggests Japan intends to move broadly to enact a digital currency strategy.

Japan Makes First Bitcoin-Related Drug Arrest
The Japanese authorities have arrested an alleged drug importer with a penchant for digital currencies.

Mt. Gox Announces Commencement of Bankruptcy Proceedings
Mt. Gox has announced the commencement of bankruptcy proceedings in Japan, with attorney Nobuaki Kobayashi appointed as bankruptcy trustee.

Bank of Japan Governor: Bitcoin is Too Unreliable to be a Currency
In comments to reporters, the head of Japan's central bank indicated he has concerns about bitcoin's safety and stability.

Today in Gox: Police on the Case, More Coin Rumors
Today's Mt. Gox updates bring in the Japanese Police to find missing bitcoins, and add some mysterious tweets.

Japanese Megabank Mizuho Now an Official Defendant in Mt. Gox Lawsuits
Changes to a lawsuit against Mt. Gox in North America added Mizuho Bank and founder Jed McCaleb as defendants.

Japanese Government Says Bitcoin 'Not a Currency', Forms Investigation Committee
Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has launched an investigative committee into bitcoin.
