Japan’s Largest Q&A Platform OKWave Adds Bitcoin Services
OkWave, Japan’s largest question and answer platform, boasting over 40 million users, announced its addition of Bitcoin services. The site now offers bitcoin wallet integration, and a tipping system to help the community with an improved feedback incentive. OkWave’s offices are located in Shibuya, Tokyo and run by CEO Kanemoto Kaneto, who said that his....
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