Investment research institutions CGV and Skyland Ventures have joined forces with GuildQB to establish the Bitcoin Tokyo Club

Source: CGV

Recently, the Japanese crypto research institution CGV, Skyland Ventures, and the crypto community GuildQB jointly established the Bitcoin Tokyo Club (abbreviated as: BTC) in Tokyo, Japan. The aim is to gather elite forces from Japan and around the world to promote the cutting-edge development and innovation of Bitcoin technology. Institutions such as KEKKAI, TEAMZ, and Ventorylabs have joined as the first founding members of the Bitcoin Tokyo Club.

The Bitcoin Tokyo Club is not only about empowering the long-term value of the cryptocurrency ecosystem represented by Bitcoin but also serves as a model for multi-field, multi-level, and multi-category cooperation in the crypto industry. Participating institutions cover various aspects, from fund investment to compliance construction, and from industrial collaboration to community promotion, all working together to build a healthier and more sustainable Bitcoin ecosystem.

As of now, the participating institutions of the Bitcoin Tokyo Club have already launched multiple investments and collaborations focused on the Bitcoin ecosystem, including: UXUY, a next-generation decentralized multi-chain trading platform based on MPC&AA wallets; DLC.Link, a self-custodial Bitcoin cross-chain financial solution; UniSat, continuously open-sourcing and optimizing Bitcoin infrastructure centered on high-performance indexing; Bitmap and Merlin Chain, metaverse infrastructure on Bitcoin and Bitcoin Layer 2 networks; Bitsmiley, stablecoin and lending infrastructure in the Bitcoin ecosystem; AINN and Depd, inscriptions aimed at the AI and DePIN ecosystem, among more than twenty Bitcoin ecosystem-related projects.

It is reported that the Bitcoin Tokyo Club will also collaborate with heavyweight Japanese companies such as NTT Docomo and Sony's blockchain department. Through these cross-domain collaborations, the Bitcoin Tokyo Club will become an important bridge connecting traditional enterprises and modern blockchain technology.

Steve, the founder of CGV, stated, "We are in a golden age of blockchain technology development, and Bitcoin is undoubtedly at the center of this era. Based on a compliance framework, the Bitcoin Tokyo Club will strive to become the core that unites Japan's blockchain forces, fully leveraging Japan's resource advantages and regional characteristics in the Bitcoin and crypto fields."

Yuan from Skyland Ventures stated, "We believe that by concentrating industry expertise and resources, the Bitcoin Tokyo Club can more effectively address existing technical challenges, drive innovation in Bitcoin technology and its applications, and explore and realize more possibilities to enhance the overall efficiency and value of the Bitcoin ecosystem."

H origuchi from the crypto community GuildQB believes, "GuildQB has always been committed to building a more open and inclusive cryptocurrency community. The establishment of the Bitcoin Tokyo Club provides a unique platform to promote the acceptance and use of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in a broader community, allowing us to explore the future of Bitcoin together with industry leaders and innovators."

With the establishment of the Bitcoin Tokyo Club, not only has it injected new vitality into Japan's crypto technology innovation, but it has also demonstrated Japan's determination and capability in promoting the development of the global digital economy. This new organization will tell the Japanese story in the ever-evolving field of Bitcoin technology and applications and will strongly promote the development and implementation of the Bitcoin ecosystem in Japan.

Introduction of Founding Members of the Bitcoin Tokyo Club

CGV

CGV (Cryptogram Venture) is a crypto investment institution headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, investing in and incubating the licensed yen stablecoin JPYW. At the same time, CGV FoF is an LP for several globally renowned crypto funds. Since 2022, CGV has successfully organized two editions of the Japan Web3 Hackathon (TWSH), receiving joint support from institutions and experts such as the Japanese Ministry of Education, Keio University, and NTT Docomo. Currently, CGV has branches in regions such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and New York.

Skyland Ventures

Skyland Ventures (SV) is a venture capital fund focused on seed-stage investments. Its mission is "The Seed Maker. & Unlearning." Skyland Ventures provides funding support to startups that have a significant impact on the technology industry. As of 2022, Skyland Ventures has invested in over 120 startups in Japan. From 2022 onwards, its goal is to make equity/token investments in Web3 startups (cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and blockchain).

GuildQB

GuildQB is one of Japan's largest gaming guilds, operated by Social Finance Limited, and is a Web3 gaming community and platform with over 150,000 social media followers. Since spring 2022, GuildQB has actively participated in the development of the web3.0 gaming field and continues to release quarterly reports, including "The Future of Gaming: The Evolution and History of Blockchain Games."

In 2023, GuildQB released its first NFT Kisaragi and announced the development of the GameFi game "QB GoldRush," collaborating with MagicEden to launch QB GoldRush NFT.

KEKKAI

KEKKAI (kekkai.io) is a security company headquartered in Japan that provides web3.0 anti-fraud solutions for users. Its products include anti-fraud browser extensions and mobile security browsers, supporting over 150 chains and protecting assets worth over 10 billion yen. In January 2024, KEKKAI completed a $1.5 million seed round of financing aimed at strengthening the user security layer of Web3, ensuring a safe environment for browsing and daily crypto transactions.

TEAMZ

TEAMZ is a comprehensive Web3 solutions company headquartered in Japan, with a mission to promote innovation and development in Web3 technology and the blockchain field. The company focuses on connecting innovators globally, facilitating technological progress, and promoting the application and adoption of blockchain, Web3, and artificial intelligence. TEAMZ is committed to providing a wide range of services, including consulting, incubation, and summits, to meet the needs of various enterprises in this rapidly evolving field.

Ventory labs

Ventorylabs is a Web3.0 incubation institution established in 2020, focusing on Web3 Gamifi and Metaverse. Ventorylabs has successfully incubated a series of games such as Souni and Tapfantasy, gaining recognition and support from institutions worldwide.

Ventorylabs actively collaborates with partners around the world, including the Asia-Pacific market, Southeast Asia market, Russia and Eastern Europe market, and South America market, as well as other major Web3 Gamifi markets. Recently, VentoryLab has been working on developing a new Gamifi logic aimed at providing optimization solutions for its existing product system, breaking away from traditional game product models and paving a new path for Web3 games.