Tokyo is undoubtedly one of the most beloved cities for Web3 professionals. It’s a place that satisfies all your desires—whether for work or leisure. Imagine attending a business conference in a city that also offers ample opportunities for enjoyment outside work—it’s an ideal scenario. And Tokyo is precisely that kind of city. TEAMZ Summit is […]
State of the Word 2024 To Be Livestreamed From Tokyo Node Hall on December 16
WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg will deliver his annual State of the Word (SOTW) address on December 16 at 18:00 JST / 09:00 UTC, live from Tokyo Node Hall in Tokyo, Japan. This marks only the second time the event will be held outside North America, following last year’s address in Madrid, Spain. …
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 step into the world of bitcoin mining. Agile Energy X, the subsidiary in question, has cleverly placed its bitcoin mining units right next to solar farms in the Tochigi and […]
Tokyo Stock Exchange-Listed Metaplanet Completes 1 Billion Yen Bitcoin Purchase
Metaplanet Inc. announced on July 22 the purchase of an additional 200 million yen worth of bitcoin, amounting to 20.381 BTC. This latest acquisition completes the company’s 1 billion yen ($ 6.4 million) bitcoin purchase plan, which was initially disclosed on June 24. With this final purchase, Metaplanet’s total bitcoin holdings now stand at …
Tokyo Stock Exchange-Listed Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings
Metaplanet, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under the ticker 3350, announced on July 1 that it has made an additional bitcoin purchase. Following the company’s disclosure on June 24 about plans to acquire BTC worth 1 billion yen ($ 6.2 million), Metaplanet has initiated the purchase with an investment of 200 million yen. …