Virtual currencies have been playing an increasingly significant role in finance, with investors around the world buying the digital tokens and driving up their value dramatically.
Markets in Japan are no exception.
Industry insiders say cryptocurrencies will spread more widely, establishing their position as an asset class and enabling their use in more stores. Public trust in the electronic money is expected to improve as the government moves to protect consumers by introducing stricter controls on exchange operators.
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