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Jon Southurst is based in Tokyo and has reported on the Bitcoin and blockchain industry since 2013. He has worked for a number of crypto news websites, and creates videos on Bitcoin SV for the YouTube channels BitcoinSVtrain and MetaNetTV.

Article by Jon Southurst

Japan has unique opportunities for stablecoins, says YenPoint founder
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3 October, 2023

Japan has unique opportunities for stablecoins, says YenPoint founder

Japan has a large market for digital content including anime, manga, games, and movies/TV—and a stable-value, reliable digital currency that...
Frobots creator Jerry Chan: What’s next, and what we’ve learned from our game beta test
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29 September, 2023

Frobots creator Jerry Chan: What’s next, and what we’ve learned from our game beta test

Frobots is set to change online combat gaming as creator Jerry Chan prepares for its public release, recently talking about...
At last! BSV blockchain makes new inroads in Japan with promises of world’s ‘fastest, cheapest, most secure blockchain’
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27 September, 2023

At last! BSV blockchain makes new inroads in Japan with promises of world’s ‘fastest, cheapest, most secure blockchain’

nChain and Keio University organize a BSV blockchain-focused seminar where experts from the blockchain space, business leaders, and developers convene...
BSV blockchain industry has evolved in distinct ‘waves,’ says BSVdata.com creator
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27 September, 2023

BSV blockchain industry has evolved in distinct ‘waves,’ says BSVdata.com creator

Speaking to CoinGeek, BSVData's Fueng Lee summarized some of the essential knowledge he gained and the distinct "waves" in BSV...
Mt. Gox creditors given 1 more year to submit payment information
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22 September, 2023

Mt. Gox creditors given 1 more year to submit payment information

The Tokyo District Court grants permission to bankrupt Mt. Gox to extend the deadline for submitting creditors' repayment details until...
WorldVest, Tokenized strike deal to dominate the global digital investments market
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21 August, 2023

WorldVest, Tokenized strike deal to dominate the global digital investments market

The collaboration between WorldVest and Tokenized seeks to breathe new life into tokenized assets, with the project set to be...

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