Japanese tech
News from 12/2017
- Japan: Tokyo Financial Exchange takes step toward launching bitcoin derivatives
- Japan, Singapore prep for linked blockchain-based digital trading platform proof-of-concept
- Japan: Blockchain system to manage personal financial data developed; banks now able to access credit history and consumer activity
- Japan: Honda to unveil 3E robotics, AI and energy solution concepts in 2018
- Japan: Candee livestreaming startup lands $21.5M for video, media and talent services
- Japan mulls startup visa program to lure foreign entrepreneurs and businesses
- Japan: Eight Roads Ventures launches $224M fund aimed at fintech, health and emerging tech
- Japan: TEPCO launches 2nd edition of Free Electrons accelerator aimed at energy startups
- China’s Sensetime AI firm partners Japan’s Honda around smart cars
