Commentary / World Aug 26, 2020
China’s digital currency will rise but not rule
by Eswar Prasad
A new version of the renminbi will fail to challenge the U.S. dollar's global dominance.
Editorials Dec 26, 2017
Virtual currencies have assumed a new prominence in business and finance, raising important questions about their role, viability and regulation. As the largest trading market for bitcoin, Japan can play an important role in answering these questions.
Commentary / World Dec 26, 2017
What exactly is bitcoin good for anyway?
by Megan Mcardle
Perhaps it's a payment system. If so, it's inferior to credit cards and grossly overvalued.
National Mar 7, 2014
Cabinet: Bitcoin is not a currency
by Reiji Yoshida
Under Japanese law, bitcoins are not recognized as currency and transactions using it should be taxed based on the income, corporate and consumption tax laws, the Cabinet announces.