Blockchain & Crypto

As part of a forward-looking initiative, Uber plans to adopt Bitcoin and other digital currencies for payment in the near future.

Previously, Coinbase had opened its Base mainnet for builders. The layer-2 blockchain will be released officially on August 9.

The plan will encompass data identification, digital payment, and supervision functionalities, primarily safeguarding the city's data infrastructure and enabling widespread adoption of blockchain applications. 

Binance aims to onboard existing users in Japan to the local platform starting from August 14. 

FTT experienced a substantial gain, surging approximately 10% to $1.47 in 24 hours. Shortly after the news, it peaked at $1.59.

The backing was made possible by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners, and Japanese billionaire entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa.