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Ripple and Hashkey DX Partner to Boost Blockchain Supply Chain Solutions in Japan

Ripple has teamed up with Tokyo-based consulting firm Hashkey DX to bring XRP Ledger (XRPL) blockchain solutions to the Japanese market, aiming to revolutionize enterprise blockchain use cases in Japan,…

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Japan’s Web3 Ambitions Hang in Balance as Political Scandal Rocks Kishida’s Leadership

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party are advocating Web3 development amid a major corruption scandal that threatens their political stability. With leadership elections approaching in…

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Japanese Firm Metaplanet to Add $659M in Bitcoin to Its Treasury, Shares Soar 90% in Response

According to the latest figures, Metaplanet, a company listed on the Japanese stock exchange, witnessed its share price soar by nearly 90% in just one day. This significant jump came…

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Sony Bank Tests Yen-Pegged Stablecoin, Taps Polygon for Pilot Project

According to a regional report, Sony Bank of Japan is currently exploring the potential of a stablecoin tied to the yen that could be utilized by Sony Group along with…

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Hokkoku Bank Launches Tochika, Japan’s First Deposit-Backed Stablecoin

Hokkoku Bank, a regional financial institution in the Ishikawa prefecture, launched Tochika, Japan’s first deposit-backed stablecoin. Customers of the bank will be able to purchase the currency using Tochitsuka, an…

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