Japan

Nissan Launches Web3 Rewards, as Nike, Adidas Take Different NFT Paths

More than two years have passed since the height of the non fungible token (NFT) boom. Yet Nissan has just announced plans…

1 year ago

Japan to Ease Crypto Taxation Under New Stimulus Package

Japan is advancing a landmark economic stimulus package that includes a significant overhaul of current taxation rules for crypto, local…

1 year ago

Animoca Japan Launches ‘Ghost in the Shell’ NFT Collection

Animoca Brands Japan is back in Web3 news with the announcement of a new NFT collection called ‘Ghost in the…

1 year ago

Japan’s Next Prime Minister Announces Pro-Blockchain and NFT Policy Plans

Shigeru Ishiba, Japan’s next Prime Minister and the newly elected head of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, has revealed pro-blockchain and NFT policies.…

2 years ago

Japan Tests The Use of Surplus Solar Energy to Mine Bitcoin

According to a report by the Asahi Shimbun, Agile Energy X, a subsidiary of Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO), is conducting tests to harness unused…

2 years ago

Japan’s Central Bank Officially Announces Every Bank in Japan Will Adopt XRP by 2025

In a groundbreaking move, Japan’s Central Bank has officially announced that by 2025, every bank in the country will adopt…

2 years ago

Bitcoin Jumps as Japan Stock Market Rallies 10% After Historic Record Sell-Off

After a massive stock market and crypto market selloff on Monday, August 5, the broader crypto market has recovered to…

2 years ago

Sony Set To Launch Crypto Exchange with The Acquisition of Amber Japan

Sony Group, a leading conglomerate in Japan, is set to launch a crypto exchange following its acquisition of Amber Japan.…

2 years ago

Japanese Village Uses NFTs to Raise Money for Community

Yamakoshi, a village nestled in the Niigata mountains in Japan, has adopted non-fungible tokens to raise money for community initiatives.…

2 years ago

Panasonic Explores Using DCJPY Digital Currency For NFT Tourist Passes

Last week Panasonic announced a project to explore using the DCJPY digital cy for tourist passes. DCJPY is the tokenized deposit initiative backed by Japan’s largest firms,…

2 years ago