Tokyo governor joins prime minister in promoting Japan as open for Web3 business

As the two-day WebX Asia conference drew to a close at the Tokyo International Forum in Japan’s capital, the city’s governor Yuriko Koike beamed in by video to congratulate the organizers and make the point that Tokyo is positioning itself ...

Looking to expand Web3 activities into Japan? Watch the biggest firms for clues, says gaming protocol founder.

After years of stagnation, Japan’s re-engagement with Web3 — ​​a new phase of the internet built around decentralized blockchain technologies, the metaverse, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) — is up and running, although regulatory changes and tax updates are needed for ...

Bitcoin rediscovers its mojo as banks stumble, says Standard Chartered’s Geoff Kendrick

In the first installment of a three-part interview series, Geoff Kendrick, head of crypto research at Standard Chartered Bank, lays out his roadmap for rapid Bitcoin gains over the next 12 to 18 months. It was a prediction in late ...

Central bank digital assets can legitimize risk in the crypto space, says Standard Chartered’s Geoff Kendrick

After making waves in April with a prediction that Bitcoin would surge to US$100,000 by the end of 2024, Geoff Kendrick, crypto research chief at Standard Chartered Bank, insists there’s more to crypto than its most dominant digital asset. But ...