Japanese crypto exchange Rakuten Wallet is launching a campaign giving away Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Dogecoin (DOGE) tokens to its 44 million users who post dog photos on X. Eleven winners will each receive over 11 million SHIB tokens, while the grand prize winner gets 1,111 DOGE. This initiative reflects a trend in Japan where major retailers use low-value cryptocurrencies as loyalty rewards and spending tools, following regulatory approval of SHIB as a compliant asset. Rakuten's move intensifies competition with platforms like Mercari, which also integrates SHIB for micro-transactions, making crypto more accessible to retail users.
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Lululemon invested in Syntetica's $30 million Series A funding to support its innovative recycling of Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6, materials difficult to separate and reuse in textile waste. This move aligns with growing industry demand for sustainable, co...
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Oil prices are rising sharply due to renewed US naval blockades on Iranian shipping and increased tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route. Brent crude is holding above $85 and WTI above $80, with forecasts suggesting WTI could ...
