Japanese convenience store chain Lawson will conduct a trial in early August to accept payments using the yen-denominated JPYC stablecoin at its Takanawa Gateway City store in Tokyo. The trial will integrate JPYC payments directly with Lawson's existing POS system, allowing customers to pay by scanning mobile wallet barcodes while HashPort updates balances in real time. This pilot aims to test system stability, transaction speed, and operational fit during busy periods before considering wider rollout. The move reflects growing interest in regulated stablecoins in Japan, with major banks also preparing yen-based digital currencies for broader use.
Chery Group showcased the FREELANDER 8 SUV at the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum, highlighting its Super Intelligent Valet Parking (SIVP) system. This smart parking technology allows remote parking and vehicle retrieval via a mobile app, designed to ease...
Chery Group has revealed the FREELANDER 8, a premium smart off-road SUV that blends British heritage design with modern technology. The exterior design emphasizes a balance of luxury, functionality, and durability, featuring a distinctive front inspi...
Progmat, Japan's leading security-token platform, has completed migrating all its managed projects from Corda 5 to a dedicated Avalanche Layer 1 blockchain. This migration preserves existing functions while accelerating rights transfers by three to f...
Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals' drug SCENESSE® (afamelanotide) has received Health Canada's Notice of Compliance for preventing phototoxicity in adults with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP), a rare metabolic disorder causing severe skin reactions to lig...
Investor preference is shifting towards stablecoins like Tether (USDT), which now accounts for 35.1% of market currency use by mid-2026, up from 29.0% in 2021. This rise reflects not only risk aversion but also increased real-world use, especially in...
