The company aims to prevent wasted renewable energy through curtailment and promote the widespread use of Bitcoin mining.
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Ripple CEO: Japan’s Leaders Committed to Advancing Crypto and Blockchain Technology
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse discussed Japan’s potential in blockchain technology with Japanese lawmaker Taira Masaaki during XRP Community Day. Garlinghouse praised Japan’s commitment to advancing
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Connecting Japanese Culture to a Worldwide Audience
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
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Tokyo Electric Power Company’s Subsidiary Mines Bitcoin With Surplus Energy
According to a report from Asahi Shimbun, one of Japan’s oldest national newspapers, a subsidiary of Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) has taken an innovative
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Largest Japanese Banks to Use SWIFT-Linked Stablecoin System for Cross-Border Payments
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
Read moreJapan’s Sakana AI partners Nvidia for research, raises $100M
The Tokyo-based startup raised $100 million in a Series A funding round led by New Enterprise Associates, Khosla Ventures and Lux Capital, with participation from
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