According to Chosun Daily, SK Telecom, NTT, and Chunghwa Telecom announced on June 10 the launch of the $500 million Aion AI Fund to invest in next-generation AI technologies. The fund will target global AI startups in AI data center infrastructure, AI semiconductors, and optical communications. About 20 companies, including Sony and Toshiba, have expressed interest in joining, while SK hynix is preparing to participate.

According to Startale CEO Sota Watanabe, the Japanese Web3 infrastructure company will launch JPYSC, a bank-backed Japanese yen stablecoin, within coming months. Startale Labs completed a $63 million Series A funding round in March, led by Sony Innovation Fund, with participation from Samsung

AI could halve development costs and add about $22B yearly in profits; global game spend rises to $275B (2026). Benefits skew to major publishers; smaller studios risk. AAA savings ~15%; staffing may shift without large job cuts.
Abstract: Morgan Stanley's analysis suggests AI tools could cut video game development costs by about half and generate roughly $22 billion in additional annual profit, as industry spend rises to about $275 billion by 2026. Gains would be uneven, favoring publishers with strong IP and distribution networks (e.g., Tencent, Sony, Ubisoft) while mid-tier studios could struggle. Estimated cost savings for AAA publishers approach 15%, and staffing may shift toward senior engineers and portfolio leads, without a broad plunge in developer employment.

Singapore Web3 infrastructure company Startale Labs successfully completed a $63 million Series A funding round, mainly to promote super apps globally, expand incubation programs, develop blockchain tools, and advance the development of the Japanese yen stablecoin. This funding significantly increased the company's valuation.

Startale Group, the developer of the Soneium blockchain, announced the completion of a $63 million Series A funding round, primarily aimed at advancing institutional-grade blockchain, expanding stablecoins, and building super applications. The initiative aims to establish an on-chain capital market in Asia and enhance interoperability between fiat and cryptocurrencies.

JPYC signs a strategic cooperation agreement with Sony Bank to utilize the Japanese Yen stablecoin JPYC for services. The two parties will explore providing real-time account transfer functions on the "JPYC EX" platform and plan to collaborate with entertainment sectors such as music and gaming to enhance the payment experience and fan interaction.

BlockBeats News, March 2 — Japanese Yen stablecoin issuer JPYC has signed a strategic cooperation memorandum with Sony Bank and its Web3 subsidiary BlockBloom. The two parties plan to offer real-time bank account transfer functionality on the "JPYC EX" platform, allowing users to purchase JPYC directly from their Sony Bank accounts without manual remittance. Additionally, they will explore collaborations with entertainment IPs such as music and gaming to apply JPYC to digital content purchases and fan rewards.

Record Protocol's parent company YOAKE entertainment completed a $3.2 million funding round, led exclusively by Sony Innovation Fund. This collaboration deepens the relationship with Sony Block Solutions Labs, promoting the integration of blockchain with traditional IP and creating new infrastructure possibilities for entertainment fans worldwide.

Startale Group announces the completion of a $13 million Series A funding round, with Sony Innovation Fund, a subsidiary of Sony, participating in the investment. The project focuses on building on-chain infrastructure based on the Soneium ecosystem, developing the Startale App with integrated wallets and asset management, and the stablecoin USDSC. The funds will be used to advance infrastructure development that combines AI with entertainment and IP.

Gate News Bot Message, January 09, According to CoinMarketCap data, at the time of press, JASMY (JasmyCoin) is trading at $0.01, up 12.43% in the past 24 hours, reaching a high of $0.01 and a low of $0.01. The current market capitalization is approximately $470 million, an increase of $52 million compared to yesterday.
Jasmy Incorporated was established in April 2016 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It is a company focused on Internet of Things (IoT) platforms and solutions. The company is led by CEO Kunitake Ando, a former executive at Sony, and includes several senior management personnel such as the former President of Sony Digital Network Applications.