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Nigerian Think Tank, Japanese Tech Firm Partner on Blockchain Research
18.9.2024
The Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER) partnered with Soramitsu, a Japanese tech firm, to improve NISER’s research faculty’s knowledge of blockchain technology. Soramitsu will focus on specific areas like SORA, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs),...
Ripple’s CEO Hints at XRP-Yen Stablecoin for Japanese Market
12.9.2024
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse holds a belief that Japan presents a promising market for stablecoins. Brad predicts there…
Japanese power giant TEPCO explores ‘green’ Bitcoin mining: Report
9.9.2024
The company aims to prevent wasted renewable energy through curtailment and promote the widespread use of Bitcoin mining
Connecting Japanese Culture to a Worldwide Audience
8.9.2024
Japanese culture captivates millions around the world, but the creators behind its art often remain inaccessible. With 8Ships, Terry Tomonaga is changing that. 8Ships Is Connecting Japan’s Artists, Artisans, and Craftmen to a Global Audience 8Ships’ mission is to connect people all over...
Largest Japanese Banks to Use SWIFT-Linked Stablecoin System for Cross-Border Payments
7.9.2024
The largest Japanese banks—MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho—plan to use a stablecoin-based system to facilitate cross-border payments in the future. The initiative, Project Pax, replaces correspondent banks with blockchain technology, linking it to SWIFT to allow users to initiate payments conventionally...
Japan’s finance regulator calls for lower crypto taxes in 2025
4.9.2024
Japan's Financial Services Agency has released plans to overhaul the nation's tax code which could see the tax rate for crypto assets lowered in 2025.
Japanese Bitcoin investor Metaplanet works with Ripple’s partner SBI
2.9.2024
SBI Group’s fully-owned crypto exchange, SBI VC Trade, will assist Metaplanet in its Bitcoin strategy by providing various support in trading, storage and operation
What Web3 Games Need to Do to Break into the Japanese Market – IVC Partner Ann Chien
1.9.2024
IVC is a Web3 venture capital fund backed by leading Japanese gaming studios. They focus on Web3 gaming, digital entertainment, AI, DeFi, and infrastructure, and have invested in over 200 projects. They also host Japan’s largest Web3 conference, IVS Crypto, which attracts over 12,000 attendees...
Gaming Blockchain Oasys Announces Partnership With Japanese Conglomerate SBI Holdings
1.9.2024
Oasys, a Web3 gaming-oriented blockchain project, announced a strategic partnership with SBI Holdings, one of the largest financial conglomerates in Japan. As part of this partnership, Oasys secured an undisclosed amount of funding to grow the liquidity of its token and expand the Oasys ecosystem....
Bitcoin’s 'most interesting monthly candle’ emerges, but don’t celebrate yet
27.8.2024
Bitcoin’s monthly candlestick pattern could indicate where markets are going next, according to analysts.
Bitcoin’s ‘most interesting monthly candle’ emerges, but don’t celebrate yet
27.8.2024
Bitcoin’s monthly candlestick pattern could indicate where markets are going next, according to analysts.
Progmat, DMM partner to introduce stablecoin for Seamoon Protocol
23.8.2024
The DMM conglomerate hopes the coins powering its anime-filled Web3 ecosystem will be used with and among its partners as well.
Progmat, DMM partner to introduce stablecoin for Seamoon Protocol
23.8.2024
The DMM conglomerate hopes the coins powering its anime-filled Web3 ecosystem will be used with and among its partners as well.
The Boys Star Karen Fukuhara On Kimiko’s Character Arc, Karate, And More
20.8.2024
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Attention Bitcoin Traders, the Japanese Yen Is Strengthening Again
19.8.2024
A similar yen outperformance early this month, triggered carry unwind and rocked risk assets, including cryptocurrencies
Our Favorite Cosplay From Japan Expo Paris 2024
12.8.2024
Japan Expo Paris is the largest Japanese pop culture convention outside of the country it honors, so you can always expect some incredible cosplay from the four-day convention. This time around, Omaruisfed and Mineralblu teamed up to bring us the best looks from Japan Expo 2024, from a beloved (but...
Our Favorite Cosplay Looks From Anime Expo 2024
6.8.2024
Since 1992, Anime Expo has been bringing the cosplay heat to the Los Angeles Convention Center, and this year was no exception. Once again the vicinity to Hollywood brings out some of the most impressive costumes on the convention circuit, from sexy One Piece fits to wildly massive constructions....
Japanese firm Metaplanet to invest $58.76M in Bitcoin
6.8.2024
Metaplanet Inc. allocates 8.5 billion yen for Bitcoin, enhancing its crypto treasury amid Japan’s market volatility
Bitcoin Drops 15% Against Japanese Yen, Outpacing Declines Versus USD, as Yen Carry Trades Unwind
5.8.2024
Japan raised interest rates by 0.25% last week, leading to a strong Yen and a corresponding drop across risky assets including bitcoin
Our Favorite Cosplay Looks From San Diego Comic-Con 2024
2.8.2024
San Diego Comic-Con is always one of the best events when it comes to cosplay, with the vicinity to Hollywood giving us impressively detailed builds, stunning craftsmanship, and, quite frankly, gorgeous people. SDCC 2024 was no exception, with the three-day event that ran the last weekend in July...