The World Is Cracking Down on Bitcoin—Except Japan
Even after a massive hack, the Japanese government is sticking to its crypto-friendly policies.
(Bloomberg) -- Over the last few months, governments around the world have cracked down on bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. But one country is sticking to its crypto-friendly policies: Japan. This week on Decrypted, Bloomberg Technology's Yuji Nakamura and Aki Ito take you to Tokyo to meet the unlikely characters who helped turn Japan into the world's premier bitcoin hub, including investor Roger Ver, a.k.a. Bitcoin Jesus.
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