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Japan took a measured approach to Web3 gaming during the 2021 and 2022 hype cycle, prioritizing sustainable development over speculative play-to-earn models. Key Takeaways Japan’s FSA plans a 2026 framework taxing crypto gains at a flat 20%, giving Web3 gaming projects regulatory clarity that rivals lack. Square Enix, Sega, Bandai Namco, and Konami are all deploying blockchain initiatives on networks like Oasys, reshaping Japan’s $28B+ gaming market. Animoca Brands Japan raised dedicated funds to secure anime and manga licenses, signaling sustained institutional appetite for IP-native Web3 games. Web3 Gaming in Japan: Legacy IP Meets Blockchain in 2026 While many Western…

Chinese car trading platform Cango divested a portion of its crypto assets in a significant transaction in March. According to a company statement, a total of 2,000 Bitcoins were sold during the month of March. It was stated that all of the revenue generated was used to repay Bitcoin-backed loans, and that this step aimed to reduce the company’s debt burden. Cango’s move is seen as an example of the strategies of companies that have recently been using crypto assets as a financial management tool. The company had previously ventured into cryptocurrency mining, entering the sector by purchasing Bitcoin mining…

MAGNE.AI has formally declared it is collaborating with Manadia, a data settlement and AI coordination infrastructure creator that aims to facilitate secure, verifiable and privacy preserving value transfer throughout Web3 ecosystems. The partnership is an indicator of an increasing trend within the blockchain sector where infrastructure providers are coming together to address the issues of trust, scalability, and interoperability. manadia × @Magne_Ai The future of Web3 starts from the device.But ownership requires verifiable infrastructure.manadia is partnering with https://t.co/0g26fyEUmz to connect on-device intelligence with secure, verifiable data settlement.https://t.co/0g26fyEUmz brings… pic.twitter.com/7PAGT13Gz5 — manadia (@paywithmana) April 7, 2026 The partnership will help to…

Planet Hares, a decentralized metaverse platform that provides users with an immersive experience, today announced a strategic partnership with Magne.AI, an AI-powered decentralized infrastructure that specializes in developing AI-driven Web3 smartphones and mobile services for the decentralized internet. Using this business deal, Planet Hares entered into a strategic alliance with Magne.AI to harness the power of intelligent Web3 technologies to advance the way people interact, work, and play in the metaverse ecosystem. Planet Hares is a metaverse platform that offers a variety of gaming, crypto assets, fashion intellectual property, and storytelling content, providing people and projects with entertaining and enriching…

Ethereum’s price action continues to reflect a market in equilibrium, where neither buyers nor sellers have established decisive control. Following the sharp corrective phase earlier in the year, $ETH has transitioned into a broad consolidation structure, with volatility compressing as the market searches for direction. Ethereum Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, Ethereum is clearly bounded within a well-defined range between the $1.8K support and the $2.4K resistance zone. The asset has repeatedly reacted to both boundaries, confirming them as key areas of supply and demand. The recent price action further reinforces this narrative, as Ethereum continues…

In early 2026, a wave of layoffs across the crypto industry has raised concerns about the reasons behind the job cuts. While some companies cite macroeconomic factors, such as weak token prices, others frame their workforce reductions as part of a broader shift toward integrating AI into their operations. Summary Major crypto firms, including Algorand and Gemini, cut staff due to market downturn and AI adoption. AI adoption in crypto companies leads to workforce reductions, with claims of increased efficiency. Job cuts across the industry mirror the challenges faced during the 2022 crypto winter. Several major crypto firms, including Algorand,…

Japan’s regulated crypto market continues expanding under strict oversight, with over 100 listed tokens across registered crypto platforms, operating within a tightly controlled legal framework set by the Financial Services Agency. Key Takeaways: Japan’s regulator recognizes 100+ tokens within its regulated framework. 28 crypto service providers are registered, including Binance and Coinbase. Assets span DeFi, gaming, AI, and stablecoins, showing diverse blockchain use cases in Japan. Japan Crypto Market Shows 100+ Listed Tokens and 28 Regulated Platforms A detailed view of Japan’s regulated crypto market shows how licensed exchanges operate within a tightly defined legal framework while offering a broad…

Alchemy, a cryptocurrency infrastructure provider used by many blockchains and firms in the space, has released a new tool, AgentPay , that lets different AI payment systems, from companies like Coinbase, Stripe, Visa, Mastercard, and Circle, work together. The new tool addresses the problem that agentic payment systems currently coming online aren’t “interoperable”, or in other words, don’t talk to one another, meaning a merchant that wants AI agents as customers has to build a separate integration for every protocol. “That’s not sustainable, and it’s only going to get more fragmented as more systems launch,” said Alchemy CTO Guillaume Poncin…

Ethereum is back in a zone that two separate charts treat as a base, not the end of the cycle. One setup focuses on support between $1,800 and $1,400, while the other points to a longer accumulation structure that could shape the next major breakout. Ethereum Tests Accumulation Zone as Chart Maps $4,700 Breakout Level A chart shared by Crypto Patel presents Ethereum as sitting in a possible accumulation range after a steep decline from higher levels. On the weekly chart, $ETH traded near $2,059.61, while the marked support line sat around the current price area. The chart labels this…

Bitcoin and altcoins saw gains following statements by US President Donald Trump and increasing expectations of a possible deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Bitcoin (BTC) climbed above $70,000, while Ethereum ($ETH) also rose above $2,100. However, the data revealed the level Ethereum absolutely needs to break through in order to begin its bull cycle. According to one analyst, $ETH needs to regain the $2,500 level to enter an uptrend. Popular analyst Ali Martinez suggests that Ethereum needs to regain the $2,500 level to trigger a true uptrend. Analyst X, in their analysis, stated that the $2,500…