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SoftBank Focuses On The Layout Of The Metaverse With AOS To Create A Brand-New Future

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Recently, Softbank Ventures Asia publicly announced that it has begun to focus on Metaverse and invested in the AOS project. It will cooperate with AOS to connect and integrate more Metaverses in AI, NFT, robotics, and other fields, and carry the development of large-scale killer applications.

The enthusiastic investment in Metaverse has not subsided, but it has risen again. The technology giants have all entered the Metaverse. Facebook plans to fully transform into Metaverse before 2025, and will set up a product team to accelerate investment in VR/AR and the creator community; Bytedance, which has always believed in Striving for Miracles, merged Mutong Technology for 4 billion USD, and begin to lay out the Metaverse; Axie Infinity builds NFT games based on the Metaverse, subverting the traditional game mode and becoming a phenomenon-level game product; miHOYO, the developer of “Genshin Impact”, formed an AI scientist inverse entropy team, and self-developed Avatar Luming to explore the brain-computer interface. Through investment, miHOYO has successfully deployed the social Metaverse Soul; the Internet industry is renewing and iterating rapidly, and companies need to attach importance to meet unknown concepts and challenges or be left behind by the times.

In the Metaverse era, everything has virtual avatars. The concept of Metaverse seems to be still in the mist today, but the prelude to the new era has been opened, and it is closer than you think.

The popularization of the term Metaverse was cited from the novel Avalanche by American science fiction writer Neil Stephenson in 1992. In his book, he used the word Metaverse for the first time without foundation and described it as a parallel universe projected from the real world through technical means such as the Internet. However, anyone who has watched the movie “Ready Player One” by the great director Steven Spielberg should probably understand this concept. Like the “Oasis” in the movie, the company has created a realistic virtual world outside of the real world. Every player in the real world has another identity in the virtual world, establishes another social circle, and leads another life. Although the Metaverse is only a virtual world, its immersion is so vivid that you will think it is the real world and enjoy life in this new world.

AOS (Artificial Intelligence Operating System) is the first operating system developed by Canada Unicorn Park, based on the underlying blockchain technology to connect the Metaverse. By building a Metaverse bridge online, and using robots as an intelligent carrier offline to build an ecosystem between Metaverses and provide a new experience for integration with Metaverse and the real world.

Based on AOS, users could create an AI NFT that has autonomous consciousness and advanced self-learning capability; And it also gets influenced by the distributed personality database on the chain to build character, and gradually complete neural network-style self-learning and improvements. Most of all, the distributed character database is based on the “Book of Changes” and appropriately constructs the character of AI; users can inject their favorite characters, personalities, voices, etc., into their own AI NFT, and tame it to learn more skills. AOS encourages users to integrate more characters and personalities, combined with NFT to create different artistic values. The custom AI itself has NFT attributes. Users can customize the appearance of AI on the network, and can also authorize access to a third-party character customization system, such as specific character images and voices, and third-party NFT star voices and appearances, packaged in the form of NFT used for trading and collection.

AOS connects the first-generation physical carrier, the AI four-wheel driving robot Mars_1 with the Metaverse and the real world, creating a new user experience.

Mars_1 is a highly integrated artificial intelligence robot product. Its appearance is in the form of a four-legged driving robot dog. It adopts an original five-layer motion control technology and several technical indicators are in a leading position in the global industry. Mars_1 has integrated the Internet of Things, 5G, virtual reality/augmented reality, intelligent driving, swarm intelligence, and other technologies. Mars_1 will obey commands and gradually be closer to a dog and then become to a good assistant to humankind.

On the road to the Metaverse, AOS always hopes to leave a strong and colorful stroke in its own way. Connect the Metaverse through AI and map out the experience and lifestyle of the future. For the world that people dream of, high-intelligence AI coupled with linkage with robots will be an indispensable component of this era. As the aboriginal and basic units of the Metaverse, these virtual species based on AOS will continue to establish connections with us beyond human beings in the infinite space and time of the future, transcending the fetters of races.

Sun Zhengyi believes: “We are about to experience the biggest change in human history. AI will eventually replace human beings. This is not only reflected in knowledge but also in intelligence. This change will happen in this century, and then in the next 30 years, there is no doubt that our focus is on AI, intelligent robots, and the IOTs.” Based on this analysis and judgment, SoftBank has frequently carried out large-scale layouts in the fields of AI, intelligent robots, and  IOTs. Start from all aspects to create a powerful robot empire. Today, SoftBank’s industries have completed the layout of the future of the new Internet field as Sun Zhengyi said in the past, and completed more than half of the investment of unicorn companies on a global scale, laying a foundation for the subsequent development of the IOTs in the world.

As a world-renowned “Animation Kingdom”, Japan has an irreplaceable influence in the global animation field. After half a century of development, the Japanese animation industry has formed an extremely large system, making Japan the world’s largest animation production and exporting country, and it also around animation IP to derive cultural and creative products, such as GK. With the development of smart technology, they also work hard in the direction of intelligence for GK. Headquartered in Japan, SoftBank has a unique geographical location and is deeply immersed in Japanese IP culture. This collaboration with AOS will further promote the combination of the GK industry and the AI​industry, and provide AOS with a steady stream of IP resources. Users’ favorite characters such as Luffy, Conan, Sailor Moon, Sakuragi Hanamichi, Inuyasha, etc., can inject their image and personality into AI to create your smart figure. Each AI figure is a unique individual, and different parameters also create different expressions and styles. At the same time, when users have more exchanges with AI, they will gradually become familiar with the user’s temper and preferences and adjust their apparent personality in real-time and dynamically making it infinitely close to the form that we want to see eventually.

The product made by a single company is not enough to be called a Metaverse but constitutes an ecological system. With the deep participation of users, if it is successful in collective efforts to build a more interoperable system, and it can be transformed into different layers, then it should be called a Metaverse. AOS is committed to becoming the link between the physical world and the virtual world, as a bridge between various Metaverses to connect the Metaverse and continue to build a new Metaverse ecology. This will be the top priority in the next stage of the development of the Internet after the mobile Internet.

What kind of world will mankind be in the future? SoftBank Asia and AOS have worked together because of the same concept for Metaverse and jointly created such a grand concept, standing at the forefront of the Metaverse economic tide, seizing opportunities, embracing the new future, and believing that with their win-win cooperation, they will give a perfect answer for the world.

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TaxTec Development Head Raises Red Flag Framework for AI Deployment in Highly Regulated Fintech

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London, United Kingdom, July 21st, 2026, FinanceWire

Austen Little, Head of Product Development at withholding tax reclamation experts TaxTec, has released a summary guidance note on the deployment of AI in highly regulated financial services applications.

The guidance draws on TaxTec’s historical and recent product and service development experience to highlight several areas of risk when using or implementing artificial intelligence in capital markets financial services. Mr Little’s guidance note builds on advice from authorities such as the OECD [1], The World Economic Forum [2] and the International Monetary Fund [3], amongst others, urging caution over the risks of machine learning in financial services processes and decision making.

Mr Little highlights the fact that many financial markets processes, many of which are in the throes of regulatory digitalization, still present challenges for effective AI deployment, including:

  • Data quality issues – especially where processes are international and span multiple legislatures
  • The rate of digital evolution of the sector and changing regulatory regimes
  • The requirements for ‘explainability’ of client decisions (risk, approvals, entitlements)
  • The nature and scale of ‘harms’ possibly resulting from AI agent mistakes, and their likely impact on financial institutions
  • The AI-generated tension between financial services risk appetite and client service standards/reputation
  • Data governance and privacy considerations in data-hungry AI-driven world

Striking a balanced argument, however, Mr Little’s guidance note also highlights where the power and efficiency of AI can be safely deployed and generate substantial value. He points out specific examples from the world of withholding tax reclamation in order to give precise examples that readers can recognize and which are drawn from TaxTec’s real life experience. These include:

  • Document management
  • Data extraction
  • Data quality enhancement
  • Research assistance
  • Workflow management
  • Status monitoring
  • Analytics & forecasting

Readers wishing to download their copy of the TaxTec guidance note on AI in capital markets financial services should visit: https://taxtec.com/news/artificial-intelligence-fintech-development/.

About TaxTec

Founded in 2023, TaxTec is revolutionizing tax recovery for institutional investors and their agents. Utilizing the latest AI-enabled digital technology, their highly automated global tax recovery proposition and client-centric service model maximize reclaim opportunities for their clients across all major markets. TaxTec clients recover more tax at a lower cost, enhancing their investment returns.

1. OECD, Supervision of artificial intelligence in finance: Challenges, policies and practices, 27 January 2026 https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/supervision-of-artificial-intelligence-in-finance_92743dc1-en.html

2. World Economic Forum, The AI Playbook for Financial Services: Insight Report, June 2026 https://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_The_AI_Playbook_for_Financial_Services_2026.pdf

3. IMF eLibrary, Regulatory Considerations Regarding Accelerated Use of AI in Securities Markets, 24 December 2025 https://www.elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/005/2025/016/article-A001-en.xml

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Maple’s syrupUSD tokens arrive on 1inch, widening access to on-chain institutional lending

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July 21, 2026

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Dubai, UAE, July 21st, 2026, FinanceWire

  • 1inch now supports Maple’s syrupUSDC and syrupUSDT, giving users and builders another route into tokenized lending positions 
  • At launch, 1inch supports syrupUSDC and syrupUSDT on Ethereum, with more chain integrations coming in the future
  • 1inch provides routing and swap infrastructure only; minting, redeeming and lending stay with Maple

1inch, a leading DeFi ecosystem, today announced its integration of Maple’s syrupUSDC and syrupUSDT, two tokens tied to onchain institutional lending. As a routing and swap layer for the tokens, 1inch makes them tradable across its dApp and Swap API.

Maple is an onchain digital asset manager that connects institutional borrowers with lenders. Borrowers take stablecoin loans against overcollateralized crypto, while lenders supply USDC or USDT and receive syrupUSDC or syrupUSDT, tokens that represent their position in Maple’s lending system. Those tokens currently see around $8.5 billion in monthly transfer volume, highlighting the demand for infrastructure capable of supporting RWA markets at scale.

At launch, 1inch supports syrupUSDC and syrupUSDT on Ethereum, with more chain integrations coming in the future. On 1inch.com, users can access the tokens through Swap, Trade or Terminal. Through the 1inch Swap API, builders and institutional teams can integrate Maple swaps directly. Minting, redeeming and lending remain with Maple, while 1inch provides the routing and swap infrastructure.

RWA token liquidity can be fragmented across venues, chains and pools. 1inch routing facilitates efficient access to available liquidity and supports intent-based execution. For users moving between stablecoins and syrup tokens, this means less manual route hunting and a simpler path to execution.

“Tokenized private credit is one of the clearest signs that real-world assets are moving onchain for good, and syrupUSDC and syrupUSDT are among the most active tokens in that category,” said Sergej Kunz, co-founder of 1inch. “Our role is to remove the friction when swapping assets and enable users to move them freely. That’s the infrastructure 1inch has spent years building.”

“Our focus at Maple is building institutional-grade lending that performs onchain, but access is what turns that into adoption,” said Sid Powell, co-founder and CEO of Maple. “Working with 1inch gives users and builders a direct, efficient route into syrupUSDC and syrupUSDT on Ethereum. We manage the credit and deployment strategies; 1inch makes the tokens effortless to trade.”

Users can access on 1inch and explore Maple tokens across supported networks.

This content is for general information purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice and is not a recommendation to buy or sell any particular digital asset or to employ any specific investment strategy.

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1inch accelerates decentralized finance with a seamless crypto trading experience for 27M users. Beyond being the top platform for low-cost, efficient token swaps with $100M+ in daily trades, 1inch offers a range of innovative tools, including a secure self-custodial wallet, a portfolio tracker for managing digital assets, a dedicated business portal giving access to its cutting-edge technology, and even a debit card for easy crypto spending. By continuously innovating, 1inch is simplifying DeFi for everyone. 

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Maple, founded in 2019, is one of the largest onchain institutional asset management platforms with decades of traditional finance and crypto experience. Maple combines capital markets expertise with DeFi innovation to power a suite of offerings, including secured lending and structured products. As a leader in decentralized finance and institutional crypto markets, Maple has built a global asset management ecosystem focused on innovation and accessibility. Maple is pioneering the future of onchain asset management. For more information, visit maple.finance.

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Nanjing Luma Machinery Launches Upgraded High-Torque Dual-Shaft Shredder Line Worldwide

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Custom shredding machines for tire, metal & plastic recycling, proven cost-cutting 25% at Sao Paulo Brazil waste tire recycling plant

Nanjing, China, 21st Jul 2026 – Nanjing Luma Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd., an established industrial shredder manufacturer founded in 2015, today announced the global launch of its upgraded full line of industrial shredding solutions, led by its heavy-duty dual-shaft shredder series.

The upgraded product line integrates wear-resistant interchangeable alloy blades, low-speed high-torque dual-shaft drive systems and automated hydraulic spiral feeding controls, directly solving global recyclers’ top pain points: low throughput, frequent blade replacement and frequent jamming downtime across tire recycling, scrap metal processing, plastic reclamation, construction waste and agricultural residue treatment. The flagship tire shredder model stably handles 10+ tons of whole truck, OTR and passenger tires daily, with customizable output tonnage from 3 tons to 20 tons based on client factory demands.

The series has already been successfully deployed in a waste tire recycling project in Sao Paulo, Brazil, boosting the client’s processing capacity by 40 percent. With this launch, the company seeks to expand its presence across South America, Southeast Asia and other global markets. All products are available for global ordering effective immediately.

Core Technical Features

The upgraded shredder line incorporates four key design upgrades, refined based on 11 years of industrial equipment manufacturing experience:

High-torque dual-shaft shredding technology

The low-speed, high-torque dual-shaft structure crushes intact steel-belted tires, heavy scrap metal and rigid construction debris in one pass, eliminating secondary pre-cutting procedures and cutting extra labor costs for recycling factories.

Replaceable high-wear alloy blades

Alloy blades undergo cryogenic heat treatment, boosting wear resistance by 65% and extending service cycles by over 2 times compared with standard blades. Quick disassembly design shortens blade replacement downtime by 70%, compatible with tire, metal, plastic, wood and construction waste shredder equipment.

Spiral feed and hydraulic control system

The integrated spiral feed structure and hydraulic system improve feeding efficiency and reduce material jamming risks, supporting stable continuous operation for heavy-duty shredder units.

High-precision shaft and heavy-duty chassis 

Precision-machined cutter shafts and fully welded steel chassis ensure equipment stability under high-load conditions, extending overall machine service life.

Field-Proven Performance in Brazil Project

The heavy-duty dual-shaft tire shredder was deployed at a waste tire recycling facility in Sao Paulo, Brazil, for a client processing passenger, truck and construction machinery tires.

After installation, the client’s daily tire processing volume increased by roughly 40 percent, while overall operating costs dropped by 25 percent. The equipment has run without major malfunctions during continuous operation, and its uniform shredding output improves efficiency of downstream steel wire separation and rubber granule production.

Product Portfolio and Customization Services

Luma offers a full range of industrial shredder models, including metal shredders, plastic shredders, rubber shredders, construction waste shredders, wood shredders, small shredders and spiral shredders, plus matching shredder blades, chassis and cutter shaft components.
Beyond standard models, the company provides tailored shredding solutions based on client material properties, required output capacity and site layout. Services cover full system design, equipment assembly, remote installation guidance and operator training.

Global Compliance Standards

All Nanjing Luma shredder equipment is manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 full quality control system and carries complete CE certification per EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC for global EU market access. All electrical, hydraulic and mechanical safety structures comply with Brazil NR-12 industrial machinery safety standards, Indonesia SNI, Thailand TISI and other mainstream regional certification norms for South American & Southeast Asian recycling markets. Full certification documents, safety operation manuals and conformity declarations are delivered with every machine shipment.

“The global launch of our upgraded dual-shaft shredder line reflects our focus on delivering reliable, cost-effective waste processing solutions to clients worldwide,” said Jiangshui Tao, general manager of Nanjing Luma Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.“We aim to support more businesses in improving recycling efficiency and advancing circular economy goals, while expanding our global service footprint.”

“Our R&D team optimized every core component based on real-world project feedback, from blade material to control system logic,” said Heping Xia , technical director at Nanjing Luma Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.“These upgrades directly address the most common pain points our clients report: jamming, fast blade wear and unstable long-term operation.”

Industry Context

According to Grand View Research, the global industrial waste recycling equipment market is projected to reach $12.8 billion by 2030, driven by tightening national waste disposal regulations, bans on illegal waste tire stockpiling, and surging demand for reclaimed rubber, scrap steel and recycled plastic materials across manufacturing and construction sectors.

In South America, Brazil introduced strict national waste tire management laws in 2023, mandating full centralized recycling of end-of-life truck and construction tires and imposing heavy fines for illegal landfilling. The policy pushes local recyclers to upgrade high-efficiency shredding systems, creating strong sustained demand for heavy-duty tire shredders. Meanwhile, Southeast Asian countries including Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand are accelerating waste recycling infrastructure construction, leading to year-on-year growth in orders for industrial shredding machinery.

Future Plans

Looking ahead, Luma will continue investing in R&D for industrial shredding technology, expanding its product range to cover more niche material processing needs.

The company also plans to build localized spare parts warehouses and sign regional authorized service partners across Brazil, Vietnam and Indonesia within the next two years, to deliver faster after-sales service, on-site machinery maintenance and real-time local-language technical guidance for global recycling clients. Nanjing Luma will also attend major regional waste recycling expos including Brazil FEIRA RECICLAGEM each year to provide on-site equipment demonstration and customized solution consultation for Latin American recyclers.

Media and Business Inquiries

Global tire, metal and plastic recycling factory owners looking for high-efficiency shredding equipment for South America or Southeast Asian production lines can contact Luma’s dedicated overseas sales team directly via WhatsApp to receive free customized capacity design drawings, equipment quotation and Brazil local compliance solution documents.

About Nanjing Luma Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.

Nanjing Luma Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. was founded in 2015, with its production base located in Mingjue Industrial Park, Lishui District, Nanjing, China. The company specializes in manufacturing industrial shredders and waste recycling equipment.

Its 3,000-square-meter factory has two production lines covering assembly, welding and quality inspection, with an additional 1,000-square-meter warehouse for finished products and spare parts. The company serves more than 1,000 clients across China, Brazil, Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand.
Luma’s core mission is to provide efficient, reliable and safe shredder equipment that helps clients boost production efficiency, reduce labor costs and support sustainable waste recycling.

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Organization: Nanjing Luma Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.

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Website: http://www.njlmshredder.com/

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City: Nanjing

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