Bitcoin Tokyo Club officially launched in Japan, boosting the development of the Bitcoin ecosystem
In Brief
With the establishment of Bitcoin Tokyo Club, not only has it injected new vitality into Japan’s crypto technology innovation, but it has also showcased Japan’s determination and capability in driving the global digital economy development within the international community
Recently, Japanese crypto research institution CGV, along with Skyland Ventures and crypto community GuildQB, jointly initiated the establishment of Bitcoin Tokyo Club (BTC) in Tokyo, Japan. The aim is to gather elite forces from Japan and globally to promote cutting-edge development and innovation in Bitcoin technology. Institutions like KEKKAI, TEAMZ, and Ventorylabs have joined as founding members of Bitcoin Tokyo Club.
Bitcoin Tokyo Club not only empowers the long-term value of the future cryptocurrency ecosystem, represented by Bitcoin, but also serves as a paradigm of collaboration across various domains, levels, and categories within the crypto industry. Participating institutions cover multiple aspects, from fund investment to compliance construction, industrial synergy, and community promotion, collectively striving to build a healthier and more sustainable Bitcoin ecosystem.
As of now, various participating institutions of Bitcoin Tokyo Club have engaged in multiple investments and collaborations focusing on the Bitcoin ecosystem, including projects such as UXUY, a decentralized multi-chain trading platform based on MPC & AA wallets; DLC.Link, a self-custody Bitcoin cross-chain financial solution; UniSat, continuously open-sourcing and optimizing Bitcoin infrastructure with high-performance indexing at its core; Bitmap and Merlin Chain, metaverse infrastructure on Bitcoin and Bitcoin layer 2 networks; Bitsmiley, stablecoin and lending infrastructure in the Bitcoin ecosystem; AINN and Depd, Inscription for AI and DePIN ecosystems, and more than twenty other Bitcoin ecosystem-related projects.
It is reported that Bitcoin Tokyo Club will also collaborate with heavyweight Japanese enterprises such as NTT Docomo and Sony’s blockchain division. Through these cross-domain collaborations, Bitcoin Tokyo Club will become an important bridge connecting traditional enterprises and modern blockchain technology.
Steve, the founder of CGV, stated, “We are in a golden age of blockchain technology, and Bitcoin is undoubtedly the center of this era. Within a compliance framework, Bitcoin Tokyo Club will strive to become the core uniting Japanese blockchain forces, fully leveraging Japan’s resource advantages and regional characteristics in the Bitcoin and crypto field.”
Yuan from Skyland Ventures commented, “We believe that by concentrating professional knowledge and resources within the industry, Bitcoin Tokyo Club can more effectively address existing technological challenges, drive innovation in Bitcoin technology and its applications, explore and realize more possibilities, and enhance the overall efficiency and value of the Bitcoin ecosystem.”
Horiguchi from the crypto community GuildQB believes, “GuildQB has always been committed to building a more open and inclusive cryptocurrency community. The establishment of Bitcoin Tokyo Club provides a unique platform to promote the acceptance and use of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in a wider community, allowing us to explore the future of Bitcoin together with industry leaders and innovators.”
With the establishment of Bitcoin Tokyo Club, not only has it injected new vitality into Japan’s crypto technology innovation, but it has also showcased Japan’s determination and capability in driving the global digital economy development within the international community. This new organization, Bitcoin Tokyo Club, will tell the story of Japan in the constantly evolving fields of Bitcoin technology and applications and will effectively promote the development and implementation of the Bitcoin ecosystem in Japan.
Attachment: Introduction of founding members of Bitcoin Tokyo Club
CGV
CGV (Cryptogram Venture) is a crypto investment firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. CGV and it’s predecessors invested more than 200 crypto projects since 2017. CGV also incubated a licensed Japanese yen stablecoin JPYW. Additionally, CGV FoF is a limited partner in several globally renowned cryptocurrency funds. Since 2022, CGV has successfully held two Japan Web3 Hackathon (TWSH) and gained joint support from institutions and experts such as Keio University, Sony and NTT Docomo. Currently CGV has branches in Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, and Toronto.
Skyland Ventures
Skyland Ventures (SV) is a venture capital (VC) fund focusing on seed startup investments. Its mission is “The Seed Maker. & Unlearning.” Skyland Ventures offer investments in startups that will have a significant impact on technology industries.
Until 2022, Skyland Ventures have invested in more than 120 startups, mainly in Japan.
From 2022 and beyond, Skyland Ventures are targeting equity/token investments in startups in Web3 domain (Crypto, NFT, and Blockchain).
GuildQB
GuildQB is one of the biggest gaming guilds in Japan. It is run by Social Finance Limited and is a web3 game community and platform with over 150,000 social media followers.
GuildQB has been issuing quarterly reports including the report “Future of Gaming: The Evolution and History of Blockchain Gaming” since spring 2022, has been actively involved in the growth of the web3.0 gaming sector.
The first NFT, Kisaragi, was released by GuildQB in 2023. GuildQB also announced the development of GameFi title “QB GoldRush” and a partnership with MagicEden to launch QB GoldRush NFTs.
KEKKAI
KEKKAI(kekkai.io), based in Japan, offers a web3.0 anti-fraud security solution for consumers. Its product lineup includes an anti-fraud browser extension and a mobile security browser. With support for over 150 chains, it safeguards assets for more than $100 million from users. Having completed a seed round, raising $1.5 million in January 2024, KEKKAI aims to fortify the user security layer of Web3, ensuring a secure environment for browsing and daily crypto trading.
TEAMZ
TEAMZ, Inc. is a digital creative group that provides business strategy and solutions to Web3-related companies seeking new possibilities. Its team consists of members with international and diverse experiences, who, together with the latest cutting-edge technology and tools from around the world, provide high-quality support to our clients. Teamz lead the Web3 industry in Japan by offering one-stop services from scratch, including NFT, DAO, GameFi, Wallet, and Metaverse services, from start to finish.
Ventorylabs
Ventorylabs is a web3.0 incubator founded in 2020, specializing in Web3 Gamifi and Metaverse. The company has incubated a series of games, such as Souni and Tapfantasy, and has gained recognition and support from institutions worldwide.
Ventorylabs partners with global partners, including the Asia-Pacific market, Russian and Eastern European market, and South American market.
Recently, Ventorylabs has been focusing on developing a new Gamifi logic, aiming to provide optimization solutions for its current product system, breaking away from the traditional product model of games and paving a new path for Web3 games.
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