Iolite Issue Release on July 30th!

*Please double-check the issue number when purchasing 'New Store of Value' Iolite Vol.15, the September issue, featuring Mr. Testa on the cover.
*Campaigns may end or be extended without prior notice.

—From the Editor—

In Iolite Vol.15, the September issue, we delve into the use of 'MBTI' for team building and relationship management, and the rapidly advancing 'Bitcoin Treasury Strategies' adopted by listed companies.

This will be a valuable resource for understanding new ways of interpersonal interaction and value creation at work.

The issue kicks off with an exclusive interview with Avery Chin, CEO and co-founder of Aptos Labs, who is drawing attention at the Osaka-Kansai Expo. The interview explores the 'potential' and 'implementation' of blockchain technology, showcasing the future vision of Aptos Labs.

Additionally, the issue features an interview with Mr. Testa, a stock investor with over 10 billion yen in cumulative profits and frequent media appearances, discussing his journey into the world of investment, his approach to investment, and the 'logic and management' needed to continue winning.

[Cover & Interview] Testa

PHOTO & INTERVIEW
Testa
Exploring the thrill of continuous strategic engagement in the 'world's largest game' of investment.

[Main Feature] Mastering Workplace Relationships with MBTI

Based on the psychological framework that classifies personalities into 16 types, 'MBTI' is a tool for self-understanding. This section discusses its application in team building and relationship management, with examples from companies that have successfully integrated it.

[Special Feature] Navigating the Wave of the 'Year of AI Agents'

As generative AI becomes commonplace in various scenarios, this feature compares different sector-specific AIs and showcases companies that have significantly improved operational efficiency through their use.

[Special Feature] Is Bitcoin the Savior for Corporations?—Frontlines of Treasury Strategy

The 'Bitcoin Treasury Strategy' is gaining traction among domestic and international listed companies. This section explores whether Bitcoin, as a new asset class, can indeed save corporations, delving into the forefront of this strategy.

[Special Feature] Learning Management Strategies from Villains

Villains in manga and anime almost invariably lose to heroes. This section analyzes their failures and strategic missteps from a unique perspective.

[Interview] Avery Chin, Co-founder and CEO of Aptos Labs

Avery Chin, co-founder and CEO of Aptos Labs, discusses the future vision of Aptos in creating a 'Global Digital Economy' and its transformative approach from 'potential' to 'implementation' in blockchain technology, especially highlighted at the Osaka-Kansai Expo.

[Interview] Michael Shaulov, Co-founder and CEO of Fireblocks

Fireblocks, a platform designed with technology and scalability at its core. Michael Shaulov, a founder deeply versed in cybersecurity, shares his thoughts, emotions, and the advanced technological strategies that underpin the future of Fireblocks.

[Interview] Gracie Chen, CEO of Bitget, on Shaping the Future with Technology

Gracie Chen, CEO of the major cryptocurrency exchange Bitget, discusses her current focus, the company's strategies, and her beliefs and messages for the next generation as a leader and entrepreneur.

[Series] Tech and Future by Shunji Sasaki

[Series] 'Expert Perspectives on the Fluctuating Cryptocurrency Market' by Virtual NISHI

[Series] NFT Business Frontline 'Data-driven Insights into the Evolution and Prospects of the NFT Market'

[Series] ANTENNA 'Is Space Solar Power Feasible with Advancements in Qi Charging Technology?'

'Cryptocurrency Market Trends Part 1'
Monex Securities Cryptocurrency Analyst, Masamichi Matsushima
'Cryptocurrency Market Trends Part 2'
Rakuten Wallet Senior Analyst, Yasuo Matsuda
'Web3.0 Security Topics'
Associate Professor of Law at Toyo University and Tax Accountant, Junya Izumi

and more

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*Please confirm the issue number at the time of purchase as Testa is featured on the cover of the "New Store of Value" Iolite Vol.15 for September. Campaigns are subject to end or extend without notice.
*Campaigns may end or extend without prior notice.

■About Iolite

'Iolite' was launched to provide opportunities for improving literacy in decentralized internet and next-generation technologies, as Japan seeks to regain its international competitiveness in the era of significant transformation described by the term Web3.0.

As a business magazine specializing in next-generation technology topics, we feature various topics in the evolving fields of technology, finance, and economics, particularly in the Web3.0 area, from a unique perspective. Our editorial team, which has been closely involved with various global financial and economic scenes as well as the blockchain scene since its founding, is committed to delivering the latest information in each field with a focus on abundant information volume and quality.

■Origin of 'Iolite'

Inspired by a gemstone known as the 'vision stone,' 'Iolite' also carries connotations of integrity and chastity. As a media that aims to provide guidance in the vast and rapidly changing field of Web3.0, we are committed to broadcasting information that serves as a beacon for the right path.

■Magazine Overview

Name: Iolite
Launch Date: March 30, 2023
Publication: Bimonthly on odd months
Specifications: Modified A4 size 280mm×210mm, priced at 1,200 yen, 100 pages, full color
Publisher: J-CAM Corporation

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