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Japan’s Banking Giant MUFG Plans to Launch Blockchain Payment Network in 2021

Japanese banking giant MUFG plans to launch its blockchain payment network across the country in 2021 with U.S.-based fintech company Akamai.

November 20, 2020

Japan’s megabanks to lead experiment with digital yen

Could a new, coordinated effort to digitalize the Japanese economy be strong enough to compete with residents’ persistent use of cash?

November 19, 2020

30 Japan Firms to Collaborate on Private Digital Yen: Reuters

A group of Japanese companies plans to develop and test a private digital currency that would work alongside cash.

November 19, 2020

Former Bank of Japan exec says Japan will need years to issue digital yen

A former Bank of Japan official is concerned about a digital yen triggering massive outflows from private bank deposits.

November 17, 2020

ShareRing Brings Its Blockchain Identity Solution to Rakuten Travel Bookers

The integration will mean Rakuten Travel Xchange customers can opt to use ShareRing’s self-sovereign identity app to access bookings.

November 11, 2020

Cyberattackers Demand $11M in Bitcoin From Japanese Gaming Giant Capcom

Japanese gaming giant Capcom’s networks have reportedly come under attack, with criminals demanding a bitcoin ransom in exchange for not leaking confidential company information to the public.

November 10, 2020

Blockchain-based agri-commodity trading to tap world’s largest wheat market

Blockchain will streamline trade from Europe’s grain belt.

November 10, 2020

Japanese firm Layer X Labs develops blockchain-based e-voting protocol

The new system will bring blockchain security and immutability to local elections as well as reinforce Tsukuba City’s “smart city” initiative

November 8, 2020

Japan is the ‘leading candidate’ for Ripple’s new headquarters: SBI Holdings CEO

Japan is firming up at the most likely new headquarters for Ripple if it leaves its San Francisco offices

October 29, 2020

Ripple to Invest in Japan’s SBI Subsidiary MoneyTap

Ripple plans to invest in MoneyTap, the blockchain payments app birthed through a joint venture between the San Francisco-based firm and SBI Holdings.

October 28, 2020

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