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G.U.Group, inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; CEOs: Hidekazu Kondo and Daimei Inaba), a provider of Web3 solutions such as stablecoin issuance and management systems and blockchain infrastructure, has announced the signing of a basic agreement with Aozora Bank, Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and CEO: Hideto Oomi) to consider issuing a specific trust beneficiary rights-type stablecoin utilizing trust functions. Additionally, G.U. Group has successfully raised 150 million yen through convertible corporate bonds with token conversion rights from Aozora HYBRID3 Investment Business Limited Partnership, marking the first such bond issuance in Japan (according to the company). This brings the total amount raised by the group to approximately 1 billion yen.

We are pleased to announce that Japan Blockchain Infrastructure Co., Ltd. (CEO: Hidekazu Kondo, hereafter referred to as 'our company'), which operates and manages the consortium for Japan Open Chain (JOC), a fully Ethereum-compatible public chain run by Japanese companies, has officially entered into a strategic partnership and investment agreement with Bifrost (CEO: Dohyun Pak). This partnership aims to leverage cross-chain technology to expand blockchain networks and build an ecosystem that facilitates Web2 companies' entry into the Web3 space.

This partnership will enhance JOC's connectivity with the global cross-chain ecosystem, further accelerating the expansion of diverse blockchain business opportunities. By leveraging Bifrost's technology and expertise, the practical application of Web3 in Japan will be promoted, and the JOC ecosystem is expected to achieve further growth.

Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd. (CEO: Hidekazu Kondo, hereinafter "the Company"), which operates and manages the consortium of "Japan Open Chain (JOC)," an Ethereum-compatible public blockchain operated by Japanese companies, announces that the JVCEA (Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association) has completed its review of the IEO (Initial Exchange Offering) sale of Japan Open Chain's native "JOC Token" on domestic cryptocurrency exchanges.

Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd. (CEO: Hidekazu Kondo), which operates and manages the Ethereum-compatible Layer-1 Public Blockchain 'Japan Open Chain (JOC),' is pleased to announce the appointment of Clonegirls as the official ambassadors of JOC. This partnership aims to dispel the rigid image of blockchain technology by collaborating with Clonegirls, a group that merges the culture of music and idols with web3 culture.

Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd. (CEO: Hidekazu Kondo), which oversees the operation and management of the Ethereum-Compatible Layer1 Public Blockchain 'Japan Open Chain (JOC),' is pleased to announce the successful integration of web3 wallet, NFT, and community management solutions provided by Metasky (Headquarters: Singapore) on Japan Open Chain.

Metasky has been recognized as a certified business operator within the "JOC Development Partner Program," a support initiative for businesses launching web3 ventures on Japan Open Chain. This positions Metasky as a strategic partner in enhancing the customer experience for companies that offer services on Japan Open Chain. Both organizations are committed to further collaboration in the advancement of the web3 domain.

Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd. (CEO: Hidekazu Kondo, headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo), the consortium management company behind Japan Open Chain, together with JAPAN POST Co., Ltd. (President: Tetsuya Senda, headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo) and Yamanobe Town (Mayor: Haruhiko Adachi), is pleased to announce the launch of unique NFT sales on Japan Open Chain, starting from April 16, 2024.

Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd. (CEO: Hidekazu Kondo), which operates and manages the Ethereum-Compatible Layer1 Public Blockchain 'Japan Open Chain (JOC),' is pleased to announce that SubQuery supports JOC with lightning quick indexer. As an important first step, we are pleased to share that we have completed our implementation of SubQuery's support for key data indexers and are ready to take advantage of it.

〜 Advancing Towards Cross-Chain Payments for Stablecoins～

Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd. (CEO: Hidekazu Kondo), which operates and manages the Ethereum-compatible public blockchain 'Japan Open Chain,' is pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement with LayerZero Labs Ltd. (Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada)  to expand support for the LayerZero protocol to Japan Open Chain. As a significant first step, we are excited to share that we have successfully completed support for our testnet.

〜Celebrating Web3 Integration: Conducting Exclusive NFT Giveaway Campaign Until the End of February! ～

G.U.Group, Inc. (Headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo; Directors Hidekazu Kondo and Daimei Inaba), known for its expertise in web3 solutions and management of blockchain consortium of Japan Open Chain, is excited to announce the launch of 'Lunascape Mobile Ver.14.' This innovative smartphone browser app is tailored for the web3 era, featuring a significantly revamped user interface and a suite of new features, including an integrated web3 wallet.