27 7 月, 2022

Blockchain Development Company EvaCodes Raises $500,000 from Web3-oriented Hypra Fund

MIAMI, FL, July 27, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – Blockchain development company EvaCodes raises a $500,000 round from the Web3-oriented hypra.fund. EvaCodes is a blockchain development company that provides Web3 development services for startups and enterprises interested in creating new products and services using blockchain. The company was founded in 2019 by two serial entrepreneurs and blockchain enthusiasts, Yehor Havrylenko and Vitalii Basiuk. Over the last year, EvaCodes has developed and launched more than 50 projects in the Web3 and blockchain industries. The agency provides a wide range of services. Among them are Cryptocurrency Development, Smart Contracts, Tokens and Tokenomics, dApps, DeFi and Fintech products, Digital Banking Products, NFT Marketplaces, and NFT Collections, Cryptocurrency Wallets and Exchanges, Metaverse development, EVM, L1/ L2, Play to Earn and other blockchain games, Real Estate Blockchain platforms, crypto trading bots and other products related to the blockchain industry. EvaCodes developed these projects using different blockchains: Ethereum/ Solidity, Solana/ Rust, Binance Smart Chain, Polygon, Near and other chains. The Web3-oriented hypra.fund was founded in March 2022 by Ukrainian investor Igor Pertsiya (ex-TAventures and CEX.io) and IT entrepreneur Dmitry Volkonsky (TRIONIKA). Besides investments, the fund helps companies get to the next level in operational processes, select an effective team, find the best tools for growth, and raise funding rounds. One of the features of the fund is that they build and develop projects with founders. “As a fund, we are creating our own ecosystem, where in addition to financial investments, consulting on scaling, and team development – we propose technical product development teams. EvaCodes has established itself in the market and has shown that its team has strong expertise in blockchain development and a vast number of successful cases under its belt. That is why we decided not only to invest but also to make EvaCodes a key technical element of the fund,” says Igor Pertsiya, partner and co-founder of hypra.fund. Yehor Havrylenko, CEO at EvaCodes says, “As the industry continues to evolve, the demand for quality Web3 products and skilled blockchain developers grows daily. We are grateful to the hypra.fund team for their trust, and hope that working together will bring fruitful results for both teams. We plan to use the money from the investment round to expand our business and attract new blockchain engineers and grow our client portfolio. Over the next 3-5 years, EvaCodes plans to launch its own products and startups using blockchain technology. One of those planned is Dating-to-Earn – an NFT Tinder. More announcements will be made soon.” About EvaCodes EvaCodes is a full-stack blockchain development agency focused on providing blockchain development services and building Web3 products. With its headquarters in the USA and development centers across Poland, Estonia, Ukraine, Armenia, and the USA, EvaCodes provides blockchain development services for their customers to create outstanding market-disrupting blockchain products. EvaCodes is a top-rated blockchain development agency reviewed by Clutch(5.0), GoodFirms (5.0), and Upwork (44 projects and 100% job success rate). Website: https://evacodes.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/evacodes About hypra.fund Hypra.fund is a $25m Web3-oriented joint venture fund investing in and building projects with founders. Besides investments, the venture fund proposes ready-to-work blockchain development teams, helps companies reach a new level in operational processes, select an effective team, find the best tools for growth, and raise funding rounds. Website: https://hypra.fund Twitter: https://twitter.com/hypra_fund Media Contact Brand: EvaCodes Contact: Kseniya Prydybailo, PR Supervisor Email: blockchain@evacodes.com Website: https://blockchain.evacodes.com/ SOURCE: EvaCodes The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)

28 4 月, 2022

JAEA and MHI Commence Demonstration Program for Hydrogen Production Using a High Temperature Engineering Test Reactor

TOKYO, Apr 28, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 will require decarbonization in the energy sector, as well as such industries as steelmaking and transportation. The utilization of hydrogen energy is expected to play a significant part of this effort, and the Japanese government has included the establishment of elemental technologies for hydrogen production in its Green Growth Strategy.Fig. HTTR-Hydrogen Production Test FacilityThe Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), a national research and development agency, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), have been contracted by the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, part of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), to conduct its Hydrogen Production Demonstration Project Utilizing Very High Temperature, and from this fiscal year initiated a program to produce hydrogen using a High Temperature Engineering Test Reactor (HTTR). Under this program, a newly built hydrogen production plant will be connected to an HTTR owned by JAEA, with the aim of proving the technology for hydrogen production utilizing the high temperature heat obtained from the HTTR. The determination of specific renovations necessary to connect the hydrogen production plant, along with the licensing procedure, equipment modifications, and testing, will be conducted in stages. To support future advancements in technologies for hydrogen production, JAEA and MHI will also examine the feasibility of enlarging certain components to allow for large-scale hydrogen production (such as the high temperature isolation valve), and explore carbon-free hydrogen production technologies in combination with high temperature gas-cooled reactors.Through this program, JAEA and MHI will prove the technology for hydrogen production utilizing extremely high temperature heat from sources such as high temperature gas-cooled reactors, and realize the stable, large-scale, carbon-free hydrogen production.Supplementary InformationGovernments and companies around the world are accelerating efforts to lower the cost of carbon-free hydrogen throughout the entire process, from production to use. Japan's Strategic Energy Plan (Cabinet approval in October 2021) sets as a policy the establishment of elemental technologies for hydrogen production using high temperature gas-cooled reactors. In addition, the Green Growth Strategy Through Achieving Carbon Neutrality in 2050 (formulated in June 2021) sets as a policy the development by 2030 of technologies necessary to produce large-scale, low cost, carbon-free hydrogen by utilizing HTTRs, which have achieved world record-high temperatures.In accordance with these national policies, on February 8, 2022, the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, part of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), began accepting bids for its Hydrogen Production Demonstration Project Utilizing Very High Temperature. A consortium comprising JAEA, which is capable of conducting tests using an HTTR, and MHI, which is evaluating technology for hydrogen production using high temperature gas-cooled reactors, was selected as the consignee for this project.For the first stage of this program, in fiscal 2022, JAEA and MHI will design an HTTR-Hydrogen Production Test Facility that connects an HTTR with a hydrogen production plant, and formulate a development plan for such equipment as high temperature isolation valves in preparation for a demonstration reactor. JAEA and MHI will also analyze technologies for carbon-free hydrogen production capable of using high temperature heat from high temperature gas-cooled reactors, and compare these technologies to determine hydrogen production methods with the potential to enhance the efficiency of hydrogen production.　For further information, see: bit.ly/3vTkz6pAbout MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, logistics & infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

17 3 月, 2022

NEC Develops the World’s First Unit Cell Facilitating Scaling Up to a Fully-connected Quantum Annealing Architecture

TOKYO, Mar 17, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has developed the world's first LHZ scheme(1) unit cell facilitating scaling up to a fully-connected architecture using superconducting parametron(2) quantum bits (qubits). NEC has succeeded in demonstrating quantum annealing operations using these qubits, which will enable high accuracy calculations. Via this achievement, NEC has made further progress toward the production of a quantum annealing machine(3), which is a type of quantum computer.Figure 1: LHZ scheme unit cell (left) and diagram of scaled up architecture (right)Figure 2: Diagram of the three-dimensional structure technologyCombinational optimization is important for finding solutions to complex social issues. It aims to find the optimal solution from an enormous set of potential choices. In 1999, NEC developed a superconducting qubit for use in gate-type quantum computers. Since then, NEC has applied the technology in the research and development of a quantum annealing machine using superconducting parametron qubits that can solve combinatorial optimization problems at high speed and with great accuracy.NEC has developed a four qubit unit cell of the LHZ scheme. This enables scaling to multiple fully-connected logical qubits utilizing superconducting parametron and circuit coupling technology. NEC has achieved a world first by successfully solving small-scale combinatorial optimization problems via quantum annealing using this new technology. In another world first, NEC has also developed a three-dimensional structure technology that efficiently connects many LHZ scheme unit cells arranged in a tile pattern with external devices.By replicating the unit cell in a tile pattern, it is possible to easily create a structure where many qubits are logically connected to each other, whilst maintaining the features of the superconducting parametron that allow it to perform calculations with high accuracy. NEC has made progress toward the realization of a quantum annealing machine that can solve large-scale and complex combinatorial optimization problems at high speed.NEC is working to develop a quantum annealing machine using superconducting parametrons as a project(4) commissioned by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). NEC is currently conducting research and development to improve the integration of superconducting parametrons in a fully connected architecture, with the aim of realizing quantum annealing machines by 2023. NEC will use these results as building blocks to further accelerate the development of quantum computers.(1) LHZ scheme: LHZ is an abbreviation for a technique proposed by Lechner, Hauke and Zoller. As the number of qubits increases, it becomes difficult in hardware to directly connect each qubit to each of the other qubits. To solve this problem, ParityQC proposed with LHZ a transformation that enables fully connected qubits to be obtained using qubits that are physically connected to only their nearest neighbours. A unit cell, composed of four qubits and a central coupling circuit connecting them can be replicated using a tile-like pattern.About ParityQC: https://parityqc.com/(2) Superconducting parametron: A superconducting resonant circuit composed of Josephson junctions and capacitors which oscillates with different phases and can be used as a qubit. The lifetime of the qubit (which determines the upper limit of the time for which high-speed operation is possible) is an order of magnitude longer than that of magnetic flux qubits. It is expected that calculations performed within a fixed time period will have improved accuracy.(3) Quantum Annealing Machine: A computer that exploits the laws of quantum mechanics to search for the minimum energy state of a cost function. The minimum energy state corresponds to the solution of the combinatorial optimization problem. The smallest unit to be calculated is a qubit. As the number of qubits increases and the connectivity between the qubits increases, larger and more complex combinatorial optimization problems can be solved.(4) Project for Innovative AI Chip and Next-Generation Computing Technology Developmenthttps://www.nedo.go.jp/english/activities/activities_ZZJP_100123.htmlAbout NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

8 1 月, 2022

News release or Paid Advertising, Which One Is More Effective?

Hong Kong – As a marketing guru, users have a few options for attracting new business, including paid advertising and editorial story placement within the media. They can both be paid (for instance, if users use the services of a PR distribution company), so which one is more cost effective? The two options serve two completely different purposes, so let SEAPRWire‘s expert delve a little further into each option. If users are using the paid advertising option, does that include pop-up style ads? Perhaps users are using an agency and users may not know the answer to this question. What users may want to consider, if users are not already aware, is how people feel about ads and how effective they are compared to other marketing techniques, such as using SEAPRWire for press release. Consumers and those marketing for business to businesses continue to become more sophisticated and wary of ads and information found online, affecting trust levels. For instance, if users were looking for a lawyer online, would users trust a lawyer who was referred to users by a friend (word of mouth) or would users trust a pop-up ad? Now let’s say that their friend originally found this lawyer through a news article he/she read, then used the lawyer’s services and had a good experience. Do users see how editorial placements can have more credibility than an ad and lead to a better result? According to HubSpot, in an article from July 13, 2016 by Mimi An, 87% of people say there are more ads than there were 2 years ago (2013-2015). With that type of increase it is no wonder that Adblocker Plus, which dominates the ad blocking app market, has achieved 300 million downloads worldwide (as of 2016 according to HubSpot). Let’s state the obvious: Whether it is business to consumer, or business to business, people know that ads exist because someone paid for it to be there with the sole intention of trying to attract new business, or sell a product or service. Adding to advertising’s lack of credibility is “the rule of 7,” which is common wisdom in advertising. It means that an individual needs to see an ad 7 times before they take an action. Advertising needs to be repeated to produce results and that increases its cost and limits its cost effectiveness. In 2021, similar to 2020, budgets for marketing have probably received another slight increase for the year, with much focus on digital marketing. PPC & display ads are a go-to marketing strategy for many businesses, even though they produce mediocre results. Earned media through distribution of a news release is often a second thought. Interestingly, because an increasing number of people are using ad blocking apps, the money spent by businesses to advertise is often wasted because the ad never reaches its full intended audience. In short, this is an excellent time for their marketing and communication teams to further investigate earned media through PR distribution. Earned media works when a well created news release attracts the attention of a journalist or well respected blogger, looking to further their story. If it is a blogger, remember that the blogger is within their industry and can potentially reach thousands of individuals that may be interested in their story as well. This could lead to more sales. For this to transpire, their news release must be compelling and authentic. A well-written news release will inspire people to write positive comments about their story. Positive online comments are considered by many to be more trustworthy than online ads. Their news release can also reach a larger audience because some websites will simply republish what users have already written without making any changes. Here is another tip: Increase the chances of their story being picked up by media by including industry data that users can back up. People love numbers and love statistics. If users are using data from another source, be sure to mention the source. Results can vary significantly depending on which industry their business is in, the timing of their news release and how well it is written (particularly the headline). The purpose of this data is to further demonstrate the cost effectiveness of a press release. These statistics would be admired by many marketing folks. Depending on what users are trying to accomplish, a news release should not be underestimated. Paid advertising certainly has its place in the marketing world but should not be considered as the sole channel to attract new business or announce a new product or service. About SEAPRWire SEAPRWire is the top-up newswire in Southeast Asia. It offers PR distribution service to all Southeast Asia regions, including: Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan. SEAPRWire has a network of media editors, journalists, magazines, newspapers and PR agencies. It also cooperates with top wire services like JCN Newswire, Factiva, Eiko Reuters, Bloomberg, Yahoo, MarketWatch, BusinessInsider. SEAPRWire can distribute press releases in multi-linguages, such as: Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Indonesian … For quicker communication, please connect on Skype: cs@seaprwire.com Telegram: @seaprwire Media contact Company: SEAPRWire Contact: Tina, Marketing Manager Email: cs@seaprwire.com Website: http://www.seaprwire.com SOURCE: SEAPRWire

15 12 月, 2021

JCB and Keychain Implement Offline Payments using NFC

TOKYO, Dec 15, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - JCB Co., Ltd. Japan's only international payment brand (Head Office: Tokyo, Japan) and Keychain GK (Head Office: Singapore) implement offline payments using near-field communication (NFC), self-sovereign identity, and blockchain technology.Figure 1. Offline Payment ConceptWith the spread of 5G and the development of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, machine-to-machine payments will automatically execute contracts and make payments without human intervention, and possibly without network connectivity.JCB and Keychain have developed the first payment infrastructure for machine-to-machine transactions that supports offline payments using NFC. Leveraging Keychain's blockchain and self-sovereign identity technology, the system addresses challenges related to the risks of operating through network outages and distributed attacks.OverviewThe new infrastructure allows payments to be conditionally accepted by merchants, even in the event that both the payer and the merchant are disconnected from the network, a scenario known as double offline. Notably, the shoppers' experience is as easy as swiping a smart watch at the store payment terminal with this system. Under the collaboration with JCB, Keychain implemented the payment processing system using IoT devices, mobile phones, and smartwatches, and demonstrated the following: 1. Payments may be conditionally processed even during a double-offline scenario. 2. Payment processing consensus may be done over mixed networks simultaneously. 3. Upon network restoration, the offline transactions may be securely repatriated to online in batches.The system uses NFC network protocol and leverages Keychain Core to support small IoT devices with, in principle, as little as 32 megabytes of memory.Figure 1. Offline Payment Concepthttps://www.acnnewswire.com/topimg/Offline_Payment_Concept.jpgAbout Keychain CoreKeychain Core is Keychain's award-winning solution accelerator that brings the power of blockchain and distributed ledger technology to the common software development team including self-sovereign identity, data security, and consensus on a wide range of devices, data, and networks.About JCBJCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 36 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 140 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/About KeychainThe digital transformation we need today is hindered by the absence of key capabilities --- data security, key management, and self-sovereign identity. Keychain delivers these capabilities in the form of software building blocks, enabling everyday development teams to fortify operational integrity, create digital assets, and discover new patterns of business --- with any data, on any device, anywhere in the world.Contact information from journalists regarding this matterJCBAyaka NakajimaCorporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@jcb.co.jpKeychainMAIL: engage@keychain.io Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

15 11 月, 2021

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha Take on Challenge to Expand Options for Producing, Transporting, and Using Fuel Toward Achieving Carbon Neutrality

Okayama, Japan, Nov 15, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Subaru Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, Mazda Motor Corporation, and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. jointly announced that, toward the achievement of carbon neutrality, they will take on the challenge of expanding fuel options through the use of internal combustion engines at the (three-hour) Super Taikyu Race in Okayama on November 13-14.Three initiatives for expanding the options for producing, transporting, and using fuelSpecifically, to further expand options for producing, transporting, and using fuel, the five companies intend to unite and pursue the three initiatives of 1) participating in races using carbon-neutral fuels, 2) exploring the use of hydrogen engines in two-wheeled and other vehicles, and 3) continuing to race using hydrogen engines. Toward achieving carbon neutrality, and in addition to advancing initiatives for electrification, by promoting further collaboration in producing, transporting, and using fuel in combination with internal combustion engines, the five companies aim to provide customers with greater choice.1) Participating in races using carbon-neutral fuelsTaking on the challenge of racing using a 1.5-liter SKYACTIV-D engine fueled with next-generation biodiesel (Mazda)To achieve carbon neutrality, Mazda believes that it is important to provide customers with a variety of options. To do so, the company plans to expand its powertrain offerings by adding plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) models to its current model lineup, which includes conventional hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), diesel engine, and battery electric vehicle (BEV) models. It also plans to enter the ST-Q class of the Super Taikyu Race in Okayama in its MAZDA SPIRIT RACING Bio concept DEMIO vehicle, which is equipped with a 1.5-liter SKYACTIV-D (diesel) engine that runs on 100 percent biomass-derived diesel fuel supplied by Euglena Co., Ltd. By repeatedly conducting verification tests in races, Mazda intends to increase the reliability of its technologies. Mazda intends to conduct verification tests in various environments and conditions to contribute to the expansion of the use of next-generation biodiesel fuel.- Mazda Motor Corporation's related press release (on Mazda's official website) bit.ly/30n5z52Taking on the challenge of racing in the Super Taikyu Series next year using biomass-derived synthetic fuel (Subaru and Toyota)Toward the achievement of carbon neutrality, Subaru and Toyota are promoting efforts that include vehicle electrification, such as by introducing the jointly developed Subaru Solterra and Toyota bZ4X BEVs, which are scheduled for global launches in mid-2022.To study new options, the two companies plan to enter and conduct verification tests of two new vehicles powered by carbon-neutral synthetic fuel derived from biomass in the ST-Q class of the 2022 season of the Super Taikyu Series. Specifically, Subaru intends to race in a Subaru BRZ-based vehicle and Toyota in a Toyota GR86-based vehicle. By collaborating and competing together in racing, the two companies plan to accelerate the development of technologies for all options and take on the challenge of achieving carbon neutrality.2) Exploring the use of hydrogen engines in two-wheeled and other vehiclesInitiating consideration of the possibility of joint research for hydrogen engine development (Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Yamaha Motor)Since 2010, Kawasaki Heavy Industries has been focusing on hydrogen as a next-generation energy source and has been developing technologies for producing, transporting, and using hydrogen throughout the entire supply chain needed to support society. The company is currently conducting verification tests for transporting large-quantity, low-cost hydrogen to Japan produced from Australian lignite. By the end of fiscal 2021, it plans to transport hydrogen using its in-house-constructed, first-in-the-world purpose-built liquefied hydrogen carrier, the Suiso Frontier. Also, based on hydrogen combustion technologies cultivated through the creation of the world's first successful urban-area, 100 percent hydrogen-fueled gas turbine power generation technology for which it completed development in 2018, Kawasaki Heavy Industries is developing hydrogen-fueled engines for land, sea, and air mobility applications, such as for aircraft, ships, and two-wheeled vehicles.Yamaha Motor is developing hydrogen engine technology for possible use in its two-wheeled vehicles, ROV (four-wheeled recreational off-highway vehicle) series, and other products. To accelerate this technology development, it is preparing to introduce new equipment and is strengthening its in-house development structure.Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Yamaha Motor have started considerations toward the joint development of a hydrogen engine for possible use in two-wheeled vehicles. Going forward, they are planned to be joined by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and Suzuki Motor Corporation, and the four companies intend to jointly explore the possibility of achieving carbon neutrality through the use of internal combustion engines in two-wheeled vehicles. To maintain a distinct line between cooperation and competition, they intend to proceed after establishing a framework that will clearly define areas of cooperation and collaborative research.3) Continuing to race using hydrogen enginesEntering a hydrogen-engine vehicle in the Super Taikyu Race in Okayama (Toyota and Yamaha Motor)Toyota has been working with Yamaha Motor, Denso Corporation (Denso), and other related parties to develop a hydrogen engine since 2016*. It has entered a vehicle equipped with an under-development hydrogen engine in three races: the Fuji Super TEC 24 Hours Race, the Super Taikyu Race in Autopolis, and the SUZUKA S-TAI, and it has been working with companies and local governments to expand the options for producing, transporting, and using hydrogen. Toyota plans to also compete in the Super Taikyu Race in Okayama through a vehicle entered by ORC ROOKIE Racing, with Toyota President and CEO Akio Toyoda taking stints at the wheel in his "Morizo" driver persona.For more information, visit https://newsroom.mazda.com/en/publicity/release/2021/202111/211113a.html Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

3 11 月, 2021

Medikhana’s IEO is officially live on GokuMarket

Singapore / November 2, 2021 / SEAPRWire / – MedikahanaX (MKX) just announced that its IEO is officially live on GokuMarket’s IEO Launchpad. Typically, this is a prime opportunity for investors to participate in the life-changing project. As much as many industries are moving to blockchain to solve their current problems, the agricultural sector has mostly been forgotten. MedikhanaX is bridging this gap by using blockchain to ensure agricultural industries access quality assurance, sales tracking, and technical cultivation support to farmers who grow cannabis, Kratom, vegetables, and fruits. In addition to that, MedikhanaX supports those who want to do cannabis-related businesses in South East Asia to get licenses. It supports the growing, distributing, and selling of cannabis-related products. MedikhanaX uses the Japanese Agricultural IoT system to ensure the Japanese quality is maintained. The Japanese are well-known for exceeding international standards when it comes to facilities, equipment, and technology. As a result of this, Medikhana supported products are of premium quality. The company has tapped into the explosive CBD industry, which is growing by the day as more people discover the advantages of CBD products. Using a blockchain model ensures transparency. Through blockchain, there is traceability from cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and sales. This, as a result, helps consumers track and confirm the quality and safety of their products. Blockchain also helps to filter out unethical operators in the market. Combining blockchain, IoT, and other AgriTech technologies ensures CBD production is secure, transparent, and efficient. It also drives quick partnerships with interested parties and faster growth of the company’s value. Medikhana has a partner company, Siam Reiwa (2020) Co., Ltd. or Reiwa in Buriram, that manufactures and sells CBD products. Reiwa is the first Japanese-based company in South East Asia to acquire a Hemp license. Reiwa company will act as an anchor that may drive the development of a Cannabis industrial park in the future. Medikhana is strategically located in Singapore, an international market hub with a thriving business and regulatory environment. Its production location is in Thailand, which is also ideal for climate, business, and regulation. As an additional strategy, Medikhana does technical exchanges with companies in Israel, the hub for medical cannabis, to ensure it produces high-quality cannabis and CBD products. Medikhana complies with the SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for total quality control (TQC). For exemplary performance, the company has accomplished managers and advisors onboard. The GokuMarket exchange platform has many advantages as compared to others as users can participate in the fundraising using both cryptocurrencies, and debit and credit cards. To participate in the IEO, users will be able to purchase MedikhanaX tokens (MKX), which they can directly buy on the GokuMarket Launchpad. The best part is that all early birds can buy the MKX tokens at a discounted price. Once a user buys MKX, they can stake them to earn up to 15% annual yield on the staking amount. All the rewards they get are daily directly credited into their wallet. Medikhana is working on launching its own decentralized finance platform in Q1 of 2022. MKX holders at the time will be able to trade on the platform. About MedikhanaX Medikhana, rebranded to MedikhanaX, is a Singaporean-based company using blockchain to ensure agricultural industries can access quality assurance, sales tracking, and technical cultivation support to farmers who grow cannabis, Kratom, vegetables, and fruits. In addition to that, MedikhanaX supports those who want to do cannabis-related businesses in South East Asia to get licenses. It supports the growing, distributing, and selling of cannabis-related products. Social Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/MedikhanaX Medium: https://medium.com/@MedikhanaX Telegram: https://t.me/medikhana YouTube: https://bit.ly/3lct5JB Media contacts Company: Medikhana Co. Pte. Ltd. Contact: Koji Fujishiro Address: 10 Eunos Road 8, #13-06, Singapore Post Centre, Singapore 408600 E-mail: contact@medikhana.com Website: https://medikhana.com/ SOURCE: Medikhana Co. Pte. Ltd. The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( www.seaprwire.com ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines & Hong Kong )

21 10 月, 2021

Universities and DENSO Develop Biosensor to Detect SARS-CoV-2 and Accelerate Development for Practical Application

TOKYO, Oct 21, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Tokai University, Toyohashi University of Technology, Chubu University, and DENSO Corporation have been developing testing equipment to detect SARS-CoV-2 with support from the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED)(1). Universities and DENSO announced today that the group has succeeded in developing a biosensor based on a new mechanism and detecting SARS-CoV-2. The group will accelerate the development toward practical application to contribute to early diagnosis of infectious diseases, which is a key factor in limiting virus' spread. To prevent the medical system from being overwhelmed due to viral infectious diseases, it is essential to prevent the spread of viruses by early diagnosis and isolation. At present, PCR tests(2) and antigen tests(3) are used for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2. However, these tests cannot evaluate "virus infectivity," which indicates the power of the detected virus to infect. PCR tests are characterized by its high virus detection sensitivity, but effort of sample pretreatment process imposes a high workload on medical professionals. Meanwhile, antigen tests are simple, but the detection accuracy varies. There has been growing demand for a high-sensitivity and simple detection method to evaluate viral infectiousness.The universities and DENSO have been developing a biosensor for clinical testing equipment to enable high sensitive and quick quantitative detection of viral infectivity. Unlike PCR tests and antigen tests, the biosensor detects the spike protein(4) on the virus surface, which triggers infection, by using a semiconductor sensor and aptamer.(5) The group has succeeded in developing highly sensitive detection of SARS-CoV-2 with high sensitivity by using this technique for the first time in the world.(6)The semiconductor sensor can quantitatively measure the viral load by using electrical signals. Thus, it is expected to be used to determine the status of infection and confirm the efficacy of treatment with high accuracy. An aptamer is small in size and binds selectively to various types of protein. It is also easy to design and can be mass-produced quickly, and so the aptamers can be used to detect unknown viruses.The goal of the development of the biosensor by the universities and DENSO is to determine the infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 and offer novel tests which have virus detection sensitivity equivalent to that of PCR tests and which is as simple as antigen tests. The group will enhance the basic technology and accelerate the development toward practical application.The universities and DENSO remain committed to preventing the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection by harnessing the technologies that have been refined through the project.(1) AMEDUniversities and DENSO develop biosensor with the support of AMED, with the project called "Advanced semiconductor sensor-based biomolecule detection system towards diagnosis of infectious SARS-CoV-2"(2) PCR testA test for detecting genes in a virus.(3) Antigen testIn a typical antigen test, the nucleocapsid protein in a virus is detected using an antibody.(4) Spike proteinProtein on the virus surface. It has the function of binding to human cell receptors and triggers infection. (5) AptamerAn artificially synthesized nucleic acid molecule. It bonds with specific substances.(6) For the first time in the worldWorld's first technology to detect the spike protein by using a semiconductor sensor and aptamer.Respective roles and commentsTokai UniversityFrom the viewpoint of infection control and laboratory physicians, we are eager to develop a system characterized by superb sensitivity and specificity and capable of quick diagnosis to determine infectiousness with simple operation. We offer advice on practical application and ensure accuracy management by using products, which are developed with world-leading engineering capabilities.Toyohashi University of TechnologyWe fabricated a semiconductor sensor capable of converting the viral load into electrical signals and supplied it to this project. The use of semiconductor technology makes it possible to distinguish viruses which cause very similar symptoms in a single test by using a sensor as small as a grain of rice.Chubu UniversityWe prepared and supplied various types of viruses to evaluate the specificity of the semiconductor sensor. This biosensor is capable of quick detection of "infectious viruses" which cannot be determined by conventional methods such as PCR tests. Determination of the status of viral proliferation (that is, whether the viruses that have entered the body keep their infectivity or not) will clarify the timing when viral detection and/or isolation could be finished, and help infected individuals return to normal life.DENSO CorporationWe supplied biotechnology to detect viruses using a semiconductor sensor with higher sensitivity by taking full advantage of our expertise derived from R&D on detecting various viruses and biomarkers, which was conducted as part of advanced research to create a comfortable cabin space. We will accelerate the development toward practical application by leveraging biotechnology and semiconductor technology that have been refined through many years of operations. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

13 7 月, 2021

OWNR Wallet Expands its All-In-One Cryptocurrency Platform Worldwide, Bringing Crypto to More People and Businesses

OWNR Wallet's cryptocurrency system aims to provide the best tools on the market for using crypto. Tallinn, Estonia / SEAPRWire / July 13, 2021 / - Cryptocurrency ecosystem OWNR Wallet announces its expansion to 216 countries, bringing its crypto-platform to more people all over the world. OWNR Wallet provides a range of ways for customers to receive transfers or make purchases using cryptocurrency, broadening access and removing barriers in the growing crypto market. OWNR Wallet is the easiest way to purchase crypto using bank cards. It offers a prepaid Visa card so that customers can use Bitcoin, Ethereum and other currencies to pay in-store. Customers order a physical or virtual card and can use it at millions of locations to make payments or cash withdrawals from ATMs. OWNR expanded its groundbreaking non-custodial wallet to more countries in Asia, including South Korea and Japan. The team worked to add more payment integrations to its platform so that all banks in these countries can work with OWNR's transactions. OWNR also expanded to South America, Oceania and Australia, and prioritized Egypt, Nigeria, Tunisia, and 43 other African countries to ensure customers in those countries have access to the coin-buying platform. OWNR Wallet is an all-in-one crypto tool that provides a range of ways to buy, sell, and trade using cryptocurrencies. In addition to providing the prepaid bank cards, it also offers a crypto-to-crypto exchange to trade or sell coins. This service allows users to customize fees to adjust for potential price spikes or to speed up transactions. Users can add OWNR's exchange engine to their platform or website. OWNR also offers a payment gateway so that the clients of a company can make purchases using OWNR's system, streamlining the payment process. OWNR already provides this payment gateway to customers of Bitfinex, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges. OWNR Wallet is constantly working to update and improve its multi-platform cryptocurrency ecosystem by adding new features. It aims to be the only wallet customers need, providing everything in one interface. OWNR Wallet supports the following cryptocurrencies: BTC, BCH, ETH, LTC, DASH, DOGE, BCH-SV, OMNI USDT, EOS, and ERC-20 tokens. OWNR is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems and can be downloaded on the iOS App Store or Google Play. For more information about OWNR Wallet visit: https://ownrwallet.com/ Social Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ownrwallet/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ownrwallet Blog: https://medium.com/ownrwallet YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ownrwallet Media Contact Company: OWNR Wallet OU Contact: Grygory Sytenko, Co-Founder & CEO E-mail: press@ownrwallet.com Website: https://ownrwallet.com SOURCE: OWNR Wallet OU The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( www.seaprwire.com ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines & Hong Kong )

22 12 月, 2020

Babylon Project issues Immutable Certificates to Hackathon Participants using Certificado

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Dec 22, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The Babylon Project has issued verifiable and immutable certificates of participation to all active attendees of its 2020 blockchain hackathon, using a decentralized application built by members of its developer community. Participants can easily claim and verify their certificates with the Discord group by simply calling on the discord-bot, and instantly receiving their certificates with hash pointers to the Waves blockchain.The certification app is called Certificado, designed by one of the top developers at the hackathon. Certificado is solving the problem of counterfeit certification using blockchain, which no prior technology directly addresses. By enabling businesses, individuals, and enterprises to issue authentic certificates, Certificado wants to bring massive value to any industry which deals with a large number of documents like Education, Art, Events, Healthcare, Insurance, Real Estate, and Banking. Since the pandemic, there has been an increasing demand for blockchain protocols that digitalize, authenticate, and verify documents. Certification of documents by blockchain creates a validating, traceable, and secure way of data storage and delivery. With many existing blockchains, there is a need for a cross-chain protocol that unifies blockchain certification across different chains. Certificado is developed with this in mind.Says Gideon Nweze, the founder of The Babylon Project, "It is very exciting to see members of our community deploying blockchain-powered solutions that are usable. Technology becomes meaningful to people only when it is usable. Reducing friction in decentralized applications is very important in order to increase adoption and Certificado is doing a great job at this."The Babylon Project is an international sandbox for the advancement of innovative, easy to use, and user-centric blockchain applications, a hackathon initiative committed to democratizing access to global innovation and fostering the inclusion of minority backgrounds in tech. The Babylon Project kicked off this year's hackathon on October 9th with 1000 active participants on its virtual Discord server.Contact: Anastasiia Ilicheva, Anastily@worldblockchainhackathon.com, http://worldblockchainhackathon.com Copyright 2020 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

10 11 月, 2020

DENSO: Commence of a Study of an Energy Management System for Full-scale Deployment of EV Buses for Fixed Route Bus Services

TOKYO, Nov 10, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Michinori Holdings, Inc. (Michinori HD), Aizu Bus Co., Ltd. (Aizu Bus), DENSO Corporation (DENSO), ABB Bailey Japan Ltd. (ABB Bailey), DAIHEN Corporation (DAIHEN), and Deloitte Tohmatsu Financial Advisory LLC (Deloitte Tohmatsu) were awarded a contract for the R&D and Demonstration Project Toward Realization of Logistics MaaS (Mobility as a Service) Using Commercial Vehicles financed by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology in FY2020. The demonstration project started in October 2020. In this project, Aizu Bus gathers data from three EV buses, which were manufactured by BYD and have been operated since December 2018. DENSO will analyze electric mileage and verifies the predictive algorithms using AI technology, and DAIHEN validate the charging management technology for an efficient charge of the EV buses using quick chargers equipped with Synergy Link. The possibility of deploying EV buses will also be studied for each operation office belonging to group companies of Michinori HD.Outline of the demonstration test1. Gathering data from the EV buses and verifying electric mileageData are gathered from the EV buses operated by Aizu Bus. It includes vehicle data, such as power consumption and route distances traveled by the EV buses; number of passengers as measured by in-vehicle cameras; operation delay information transmitted from the bus location system; and external environment data, such as weather and snowfall. DENSO will analyze the gathered data using AI technology and verify the predictive algorithms that takes into account changes due to the number of users and the weather per time zone. The results of the demonstration will be used as basic data for deploying EV buses in the future.2. Demonstration of the charging management technologyIn this demonstration, ABB Bailey Japan will create charging schedules optimized based on data such as the operation plan, electricity price and system capacity, using OPTIMAX?, which is the ABB Ability Energy Management Suite solution. The EV buses will be charged based on the schedules at Juso Business office of DAIHEN by the Synergy Link* technology developed by DAIHEN. The purpose is to establish a technology to charge buses at an appropriate timing, control the charging amount, and manage operations in case of large-scale deployment of EV buses.*Synergy Link is a new autonomous distributed control technology for optimizing energy usage by linking devices and systems through coordination (synergy) without requiring a high-performance management controller.3. Study of the possibility of deploying EV buses for each operation officeThe possibility of full-scale deployment of EV buses will be studied for the operation offices belonging to the group companies of Michinori HD by using the knowledge gained from the demonstration.Future developmentAn energy management system for EV buses will be built to monitor the energy consumption, coordinate the electricity purchase and formulate operation plans in an integrated manner. The purpose is to rationalize initial and operational cost of the EV buses.By optimizing the operation of EV buses, the feasibility of reduction of the on-board battery capacity and power interchange from on-board batteries will be studied. EV buses will be deployed by taking advantages of the know-how from this study, to contribute to a more sustainable society.About DensoDENSO is a $48.3 billion global mobility supplier that develops advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. With manufacturing at its core, DENSO invests in its 221 facilities in 35 countries to produce thermal, powertrain, mobility, electrification, & electronic systems, to create jobs that directly change how the world moves. The company's 170,000+ employees are paving the way to a mobility future that improves lives, eliminates traffic accidents, and preserves the environment. Globally headquartered in Kariya, Japan, DENSO spent 9.3% of its global consolidated sales on research and development in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019. For more information about global DENSO, visit https://www.denso.com/global. Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com