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Welcome to the 137th edition of the eXponential Finance Podcast. Whether you listen to us for the first time, or are a regular, we…
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Hyougu master Masahiro Inoue mounts PFPs of popular “Azuki” NFTs
Proof of Japan (POJ) has produced a collaboration project with holders of “Azuki” NFT, a globally popular NFT series, and Hyougu master…
Interim Summary of the Bank of Japan Liaison Meeting on CBDC released
Today, the “Interim Summary of the Liaison Meeting between Related Ministries and Agencies and the Bank of Japan on CBDC (Central Bank…
On-chain identity platform Joba Network secures investment from Japanese Decima Fund
Joba Network, the Web3 startup that aims to revolutionize work utilizing verified identities, announced today that it has raised an…
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Introduction of “SMBC Safety Pass”, a security service for individual customers
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation has introduced “SMBC Safety Pass” as a new biometric authentication security service for its internet…
Launch of blockchain game accelerator program “tv asahi Blockchain Games”
extra mile, TV Asahi Corporation, and TV Asahi Music Corporation will jointly launch the “tv asahi Blockchain Games” project which will be…
Launch of SMBC’s impact investing approach to startups
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and SMBC Venture Capital will begin impact investing for startups as…
“Rakuten Pay” now allows cash charging at all Lawson Bank ATMs in Japan
Lawson Bank, Rakuten Payment and Rakuten Edy have provided new functionality that makes it possible to charge cash to the online e-money…
Animoca Brands Japan to establish NFT launchpad this summer
Animoca Brands Japan, a strategic subsidiary of Animoca Brands, will establish an NFT launchpad in the summer of 2024. The launchpad is now…
Fireblocks CEO: Japan provides a conducive environment for building, testing, and launching new…
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