Government
GovernmentMajor
Japan Recognizes Bitcoin as Legal Payment
Japan's Payment Services Act recognizes Bitcoin as legal payment method.
BTC Price
$1,100
Location
Japan
Importance
82/100
Japan became the first major economy to officially recognize Bitcoin as a legal method of payment, catalyzing massive Japanese exchange volume.
Tags
#japan#legal
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PriceMajor
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ProtocolMajor
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PriceMajor
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AdoptionNotable
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