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Uber Eats Takes Its Robot Delivery Show on the Road
Uber Eats Takes Its Robot Delivery Show on the Road
February 22, 2024  |  Delivery

As on-demand delivery aggregators look to automation to reduce labor costs, Uber sees the opportunity to roll out autonomous sidewalk robots in dense cities worldwide...

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Japan Tells Domestic Tech Sector to Prioritize ‘Human-Centric’ AI Growth
Japan Tells Domestic Tech Sector to Prioritize ‘Human-Centric’ AI Growth
January 10, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Nations around the world are asking questions about how to use artificial intelligence to solve existing problems while avoiding — or controlling for — the...

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eCommerce Platform Mercari to Begin Accepting Bitcoin Payments 
eCommerce Platform Mercari to Begin Accepting Bitcoin Payments 
January 08, 2024  |  Bitcoin

Japanese eCommerce giant Mercari will reportedly begin accepting bitcoin payments on its platform in June.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Japan Looks to Curb Apple and Google App Dominance
Japan Looks to Curb Apple and Google App Dominance
December 28, 2023  |  ANTITRUST

Add Japan to the list of countries trying to regulate Apple and Google’s app-store dominance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Report: Blackstone to Acquire 80% Stake in Sony Payment Services 
Report: Blackstone to Acquire 80% Stake in Sony Payment Services 
December 21, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Alternative asset manager Blackstone is reportedly set to acquire an 80% stake in Sony Payment Services, a payment service provider under Sony Group.  Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Circle and SBI Holdings Partner to Promote Stablecoins in Japan
Circle and SBI Holdings Partner to Promote Stablecoins in Japan
November 27, 2023  |  Partnerships

SBI Holdings, a Japanese financial services company, partnered with Circle, a global FinTech, to promote the use of stablecoins in Japan. Get the Full Story...

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EU and Japan Take Similar Views on Artificial Intelligence
EU and Japan Take Similar Views on Artificial Intelligence
October 09, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), Europe and Japan are reportedly of like minds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Binance and MUFB Plan to Launch 3 Stablecoins in Japan
Binance and MUFB Plan to Launch 3 Stablecoins in Japan
September 26, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Binance is planning to launch three stablecoins in Japan next year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Vivid Seats Extends Reach Into Japan With Wavedash Acquisition
Vivid Seats Extends Reach Into Japan With Wavedash Acquisition
August 07, 2023  |  eCommerce

Online ticket marketplace Vivid Seats has extended its reach into Japan with its acquisition of Wavedash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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