Threads Tests Trending Now View in Japan
Threads is now testing the trending themes feature in Japan, which was first released in the U.S. earlier this year “Many people outside…
Japan’s DPP Leader Plans to Drop Crypto Tax to 20%
Yuichiro Tamaki, Japan’s DPP leader, has proposed reducing the crypto tax cap from 55% to 20% before the upcoming elections. Yuichiro…
Monero Probe Leads to ¥100M Fraud Arrest
A suspected ¥100 million credit card fraud kingpin has reportedly been arrested for the first time in Japan due to an investigation focusing…
Palau Unveils Blockchain Savings Bonds with Soramitsu, Japan
Palau partners with Japan and Soramitsu to launch “Palau Invest,” a blockchain-based saving bond program offering returns while…
Worldcoin Switches Focus to Japan, Argentina, Malaysia
Pressured by the increased regulatory challenges in Europe, Worldcoin switches focus to Japan, Argentina, and Malaysia. Worldcoin, a…
Ripple Plans Japan Stablecoin: CEO
Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple, believes that stablecoins have the potential to be global successes, with a particular emphasis on…
Japan’s Sakana AI Teams Up with Nvidia, Secures $100 Million
US chipmaker Nvidia partners with Sakana AI, a Tokyo-based firm founded by ex-Google researchers, to boost Japan’s artificial…
Japan Mulls Cutting Crypto Tax to 20%
Japan is contemplating modifying its crypto tax legislation, which could result in a reduction consistent with other financial assets. The…
Taiwanese Rocket Firm Tests Japan’s Space Hub Plans
A Taiwanese entrepreneur wants to launch a rocket from Japan by early next year, helping Tokyo become Asia’s space hub In the context of…
Tesla to Deploy Humanoid Robots Internally Next Year
On Monday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk claimed “low production” humanoid robots will be used internally next year, months beyond a 2024…
Over 40% of Japanese Firms Lack AI Plans
A Reuters study revealed Thursday that nearly 25% of Japanese companies have adopted AI, while more than 40% have no plans to employ it…
SoftBank Buys British AI Chipmaker Graphcore
SoftBank Group of Japan bought Graphcore for an unknown amount, settling long-term speculation about its future Graphcore, a British company,…
Samsung Electronics Wins AI Chip Order From Preferred Networks
Preferred Networks, a Japanese AI business, ordered Samsung Electronics’ 2-nanometre foundry process and advanced chip packaging service…
Majority of Japan Investors Eye Crypto
On Monday, Nomura Holdings, Japan’s most significant investment bank, and its cryptocurrency subsidiary, laser Digital, disclosed the…
Japan’s Metaplanet Sells 1B Yen Bonds for Bitcoin
Japan’s Metaplanet plans a 1B yen bond sale to buy more Bitcoin; Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin holdings would amount to 241 Bitcoin, which…
Japanese DMM Bitcoin To Raise $320M for Post-Hack Recovery
DMM Bitcoin, a Japanese crypto exchange recently hacked for $320 million in Bitcoin, aims to raise 50 billion yen ($320 million) to reimburse…
Apple to Add Japan’s ‘My Number’ ID Card to iPhone
Apple opens new tab On Thursday, Japan’s top government spokeswoman claimed CEO Tim Cook accepted at Prime Minister Fumio…