Could Eloncity Solve the World’s Energy Infrastructure Problems?
From turning on the lights to driving our cars, developed societies rely heavily on electricity. And for electricity to remain functional in our everyday lives, we rely on electric grids. Unfortunately, many of these grids are decades old and need…
Kryptoez: Bringing Crpto Style to your Wardrobe
Kryptoez is a new startup specialising in cryptocurrency themed socks. So far we have 3 designs, Monero, DigiByte and of course Bitcoin, but hope to have 8-10 designs during 2019. If you’re looking for a way to show your support…
BOJ Deputy Governor: No Plans to Issue Digital Currency
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masayoshi Amamiya reiterated that the Bank of Japan currently has no plans to issue a digital currency. The remarks were made during a lecture entitled “The Future of Money†at a Japan Society of Monetary…
GMO Internet to Issue Japanese Yen-Pegged Cryptocurrency in Asia Next Year
GMO Internet, Inc., a company playing a major role in the rental server business in Japan, announced on October 10 that it will issue a Japanese yen-linked stablecoin called “GMO Japanese YEN (GJY)†in Asia in fiscal 2019. The currency…
One Altcoin Continues To Outperform Entire Crypto Market
2018 has been a rough year for most cryptocurrencies, with many losing 60 percent or more of their ATH market cap. At the time of this writing, most coins still seem to be struggling to gain any traction. Currently, Bitcoin’s…
Compensation for Zaif Hack Will Not Be Provided Without User Consent to Business Transfer
Tech Bureau, Inc., which operates the Zaif cryptocurrency exchange, will transfer the Zaif business to Fisco Cryptocurrency Exchange (FCCE), a FISCO Co. Ltd. equity method affiliate. Both parties announced conclusion of the business transfer agreement on October 10. Tech Bureau…
Countermeasures for Cryptocurrency Outflow Risks Discussed at Financial Services Agency Meeting
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) released the agenda and handouts of the sixth meeting of the “Study Group on the Virtual Currency Exchange Services†held on October 3. At the session, the topic of countermeasures for cryptocurrency outflow risks was…
Buy and Sell on Listia using their native INK Token – An Interview with Listia Co-Founder Gee Chuang
We are all familiar with the feeling you get when you open the door to the ‘junk closet.’ Usually the response is to close the door again as quickly as possible to avoid having t deal with junk amassed over…
Formal Financial Support Agreement Concluded for Hacked Zaif Crypto Exchange
Tech Bureau Corp., owner of Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Zaif, announced that it concluded a business transfer agreement with Fisco Cryptocurrency Exchange Inc. to transfer the business of Zaif to Fisco Cryptocurrency Exchange on October 10. The date of business transfer…
LINE Announces Plans for Token Economy Concept, Upcoming Launch of Five Decentralized Apps
LINE Corporation, a listed company that operates the major smartphone messaging app LINE in Japan, held a press conference on September 27 concerning detailed specifications and technology for its LINE Token Economy concept. The company announced that it plans to…