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Mt. Gox files for bankruptcy, blames hackers for losses

TOKYO - Mt. Gox, once the world's biggest bitcoin exchange, filed for bankruptcy protection in Japan on Friday, saying it may have lost nearly half a billion dollars worth of the virtual coins due to hacking into its faulty computer system.

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Japan says any bitcoin regulation should be international

TOKYO - Any regulation of the bitcoin crypto-currency should involve international cooperation to avoid loopholes, Japanese vice finance minister Jiro Aichi said on Thursday.

Tech, Media, 27 Feb 2014

Japan finance minister: Japan has not yet decided its stance on bitcoin

TOKYO - Japan's Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday that Tokyo has not yet determined its stance on the bitcoin virtual currency and that related government agencies will assess the situation.

Tech, 27 Feb 2014

Japan says any bitcoin regulation should be international

TOKYO - Any regulation of the bitcoin crypto-currency should involve international cooperation to avoid loopholes, Japanese vice finance minister Jiro Aichi said on Thursday.

Tech, Media 27 Feb 2014

Japan Red Cross says plans talks for return of remains from North Korea

TOKYO - Officials from the Japanese and North Korean affiliates of the Red Cross will hold talks next week on the return of the remains of Japanese nationals from North Korea, a Japanese Red Cross official said on Thursday.

World, North Korea 27 Feb 2014

Bank of Japan's Sato sees flexibility on timing of QE exit

TOKYO - Bank of Japan board member Takehiro Sato said on Thursday the central bank can be flexible on the timing of an eventual exit from its monetary easing, a sign that simply reaching its 2 percent price stability goal will not trigger immediate action.

27 Feb 2014

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