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The Japan Blockchain Association (JBA) is a key organization aiming to promote and facilitate the adoption of blockchain technology across Japan. Established in mid-April as the successor to the Japan Association of Digital Asset (JADA), which has been active since July 2014, JBA serves as a pivotal platform for collaboration among businesses, experts, and various sectors interested in blockchain and distributed ledger technologies. The association's efforts are directed towards regulatory advocacy, educational initiatives, and innovation support within the blockchain domain to create a conducive environment for blockchain enterprises and startups. It plays a vital role in shaping regulatory frameworks that balance industry growth with consumer protection and security. JBA is structured into two divisions: one focusing on virtual currency, addressing consumer, tax, and financial regulations and including major bitcoin exchanges like Kraken, bitFlyer, and Coincheck; and another dedicated to general blockchain technologies, drawing participation from entities such as Microsoft Japan, GMO Internet Group, Orb, and Soramitsu, which focus on non-currency blockchain applications and p...
The Japan Blockchain Association (JBA) is a key organization aiming to promote and facilitate the adoption of blockchain technology across Japan. Established in mid-April as the successor to the Japan Association of Digital Asset (JADA), which has been active since July 2014, JBA serves as a pivotal platform for collaboration among businesses, experts, and various sectors interested in blockchain and distributed ledger technologies. The association's efforts are directed towards regulatory advocacy, educational initiatives, and innovation support within the blockchain domain to create a conducive environment for blockchain enterprises and startups. It plays a vital role in shaping regulatory frameworks that balance industry growth with consumer protection and security. JBA is structured into two divisions: one focusing on virtual currency, addressing consumer, tax, and financial regulations and including major bitcoin exchanges like Kraken, bitFlyer, and Coincheck; and another dedicated to general blockchain technologies, drawing participation from entities such as Microsoft Japan, GMO Internet Group, Orb, and Soramitsu, which focus on non-currency blockchain applications and p...
