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Digital Asset Markets has formed a strategic partnership with Intertrade, a software house for financial institutions and a shareholder of DAM, and Fireblocks, a digital asset infrastructure provider, to support the creation of Web3 infrastructure for Japanese companies. Background Financial services based on Web3 technology have undergone rapid technological innovation
blockchain
KDDI has decided to participate as a node validator in the Bifrost Network. Through this partnership, KDDI will contribute to strengthening security on the Bifrost network and support its penetration into the Japanese market. KDDI has re-affirmed this partnership by listing Bifrost as one of its key Web3 initiatives during
NFT
KDDI will sell NFT sneakers that "fuse" the "STEPN" Web3 lifestyle app, which promotes "movement," and the "INFOBAR" mobile phone in the NFT marketplace "αU market" from Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in a limited edition of 200 pairs. "STEPN&
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NTT Digital and Figment, a leading independent global staking infrastructure provider, are strengthening their validation business efforts with the aim of developing the Web3 ecosystem. NTT Digital provides services using advanced Web3 infrastructure technology to Web3 users who continue to expand globally, and will further promote efforts to develop the
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Blocksky has raised funds with SBI Investment as the lead investor. With this funding, Blocksky fully deploy its web3 advertising platform "W3AP" in Japan and the global market. W3AP delivers innovative approaches to address key challenges in the web3 advertising market, delivering new value for advertisers, web3 companies
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Community-driven IP platform “Xross Road” and advanced AI technology provider “Allora Network” have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate business growth and success in the IP (Intellectual Property) industry. Through this collaboration, the two companies will jointly develop next-generation AI x IP solutions leveraging AI technology to create a new
web3
Hitachi Payment Services has made a strategic minority investment in Spydra Technologies to develop and introduce innovative offerings in the rapidly evolving domains of Web 3.0, Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and Blockchain Technology. Spydra is a low-code enterprise blockchain platform specializing in real-world asset tokenization. Spydra enables asset
crypto
SLASH VISION, Orient Corporation, and AIKITASU will partner to issue "Slash Card," Japan's first BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later) service secured by USDC (USD Coin). The three companies are currently preparing to issue the "Slash Card" in the first half of 2025 (by the
accelerator
Aptos Horizon, a premier Web3 accelerator, is now accepting applications for its transformative 10-week program, scheduled to run from April 14 to June 23, 2025, in Osaka. Designed to empower ambitious Web3 teams from around the globe, Aptos Horizon offers an unparalleled platform to scale blockchain solutions and build meaningful
NFT
Mercari has launched "Mercari NFT" today, an online marketplace for NFTs on Mercari. The new service allows users to use Mercari to buy and sell popular NFTs available on OpenSea, a major NFT marketplace based in the US. This change kicks off the expansion of Mercari’s business
venture capital
Pacific Meta is a Tokyo-based company that provides end-to-end support as a “Web3 Accelerator” for Web3 projects both domestically and internationally. Pacific Meta supports companies and projects challenging the Web3 space by leveraging their specialized expertise in Web3 to offer assistance in fundraising, consulting, business development, and marketing. Additionally, they
NFT
The Iwami Ginzan Future Consortium, Japan Post Holdings, Japan Post, and Ota City will conduct a demonstration experiment in the Iwami Ginzan area to enhance tourism experiences, attract visitors, and establish mechanisms for continued regional engagement using NFTs. As part of the "Local Co-creation Initiative," where Japan Post