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Monotype announces deal to acquire Fontworks – an iconic Japanese Type Foundry
Fontworks’ team, type inventory, IP, technology, and services will join global type specialist Monotype–Monotype’s first acquisition in Japan.
Acquisition to address increasing global demand for Japanese type design and deliver multiscript typefaces to Japanese creative professionals.
WOBURN, Mass., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Type and technology specialist Monotype® has announced its planned acquisition of Tokyo-based Fontworks™, one of the most respected and best-known providers of Japanese type design, from SB Technology. The deal was also announced today by SB Technology, a listed company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The deal is scheduled to close in Q3 of 2023.
This will be Monotype’s first acquisition in Japan. Under the terms of the deal, Fontworks’ renowned team of 73 designers, engineers, sales, and administrative professionals, along with its impressive type library and its LETS™, Mojimo™, and FONTPLUS™ services, will join the Monotype family.
Fontworks’ extensive inventory, services and team expertise will allow Monotype to address the growing demand for premium Japanese type from creatives and customers around the world, while Monotype’s multiscript and acclaimed Latin typefaces, including Helvetica Now™, Neue Frutiger™, Gotham™, FF DIN™, and Avenir Next™, will support the needs of the dynamic Japanese market.
Fontworks was established in 1993 with a focus on creating a “new culture” through type and has been recognised internationally with prestigious awards from the Tokyo Type Directors Club and International Association for Universal Design. In 2002, the foundry launched the industry’s first ever font subscription service, Leading Edge Type Solution (LETS™), to make fonts more accessible for designers.
Fontworks’ type design has helped shape Japanese culture for the last thirty years. Ninety-five percent of Japanese television stations use Fontworks’ fonts, and ninety-eight percent of the fonts used by Japan’s top 10 video game makers are from the Fontworks’ inventory.
Fontworks’ inventory includes ‘new-classic’ Japanese typefaces such as Tsukushi™—a family of Japanese typefaces that began with Mincho (the Japanese equivalent of serif) in the early 2000s—comprising serif, sans serif, handwritten and display fonts.
Fontworks also distributes high-quality typefaces from foundries across Asia, including Iwata, Motoya, Yoon, and Founder, through LETS™.
Fontworks’ impressive inventory of 260 font styles will become part of the Monotype library, one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive collections of font styles, where it will join thousands of timeless classics, hand-crafted revivals, and original designs from many of the most innovative type designers and foundries in history.
Akira Kobayashi, 2022 Type Directors Club Medal winner and Creative Type Director at Monotype, said, “We are delighted to announce that Fontworks, one of Japan’s most prestigious type foundries, has joined the Monotype family. I’ve collaborated with Shigenobu Fujita and the Fontworks team for many years, so I know first-hand the depth of expertise and industry insight this partnership will bring to Monotype. Fontworks-designed typefaces have a special place in Japanese culture and we look forward to bringing Fontworks’ type excellence to even more creative professionals in Japan and beyond.”
Ai Harada, CEO of Fontworks, said, “This acquisition marks an exciting new chapter for Fontworks, thirty years since the type studio was founded. Monotype has an unparalleled reputation as a global provider of quality type solutions, and we are excited to join a team who, like us, wake up every day thinking about type. As part of the Monotype family, Fontworks will be able to better support Japanese customers and ensure Fontworks’ type designs reach new audiences internationally. The international market for Japanese type is growing rapidly – together, Monotype and Fontworks will help accelerate it further.”
Shinichi Ata, President & CEO of SB Technology Corporation, said, “Fontworks is an outstanding, successful company and the team comprises a talented group of professionals. We are pleased that Fontworks will join the Monotype family—a company that truly understands and values typography, technology, and its people. I know Monotype and Fontworks will continue to innovate, create and champion Japanese typography in Japan and across the globe to support current and future customers.”
Ninan Chacko, CEO at Monotype, said, “I’m delighted that Monotype’s first ever acquisition in Japan is Fontworks—a type studio that’s synonymous with premium Japanese type design and innovation. We live in an increasingly interconnected world where culture and commerce reach seamlessly across borders—so it’s essential that brands and creatives have access to truly global type solutions. We’re going to put Fontworks’ typefaces in the hands of even more creative professionals around the world and bring Monotype’s multiscript and Latin typeface library to Japanese creatives. Under our stewardship, Fontworks’ type designs will be continually updated to reflect the latest advances in type technology—an essential part of our mission to ensure type remains at the heart of creative culture across the world.”
About Monotype
Monotype creates brands that matter with type, technology, and expertise. The company partners with leading foundries to deliver the broadest inventory of high-quality typefaces in the world for our customers. Monotype Fonts combines the world’s largest collection of award-winning type, the expertise of the most sought-after foundries and type designers and trusted and secure font management—all under a single agreement.
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Monotype®, Helvetica®, Frutiger®, Helvetica Now™, and Neue Frutiger™ are trademarks of Monotype Imaging Inc. and may be registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and certain other jurisdictions. Avenir Next™, DIN®, and FF DIN™ are trademarks of Monotype GmbH and may be registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and certain other jurisdictions. Gotham® is a trademark of The Hoefler Type Foundry, Inc. and may be registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and certain other jurisdictions.
About Fontworks
Fontworks maximizes the power of letters and, under the corporate philosophy of “Freedom with letters, more and more,” provides font functions and services suited to the times and environment. In 2002, Fontworks launched LETS (Leading Edge Type Solution), the industry’s first annual subscription-based font service in Japan, to make fonts more accessible and useful. Fontworks has contributed to shortening the distance between people around the world, between people and information, and between people and their creations.
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About SB Technology
SB Technology has been at the core of the ICT services business within the SoftBank Group, under the management philosophy of “bringing happiness to people through the information revolution and creating the future with the power of technology”. SB Technology continue to challenge themselves in creating new value-added services with the power of technology. They provide cloud and security-based ICT services mainly to corporations and governmental agencies and utilize these technologies to promote the digital transformation and new business creation of their client companies.
Further information is available here.
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Trading With Confidence: Bybit Offers Zero-Loss Coverage and Educational Rewards
DUBAI, UAE, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has renewed its offers for trading beginners in a bundle of first-trade coverage and rewards this summer. The five-track Fearless Futures initiative has something to offer in every stage of crypto trading—from research to futures trading.
Modeled after fitness coaching, Fearless Futures is a supportive package for fresh traders and learners starting their crypto trading journey. The comprehensive loss protection and rewards program offers derisking opportunities for first-time traders in sync with the market-wide rally, with BTC pushing above 100K and ETH regaining investor favor. Sophisticated product suites and knowledge sharing are becoming increasingly accessible to everyday traders, and Bybit continues to support the crypto community with professional-grade tools and flawless execution with millisecond precision.
From now until June 30 or until prize pools are fully unlocked, eligible Bybit users will enjoy exclusive protection and rewards as they advance their trading levels:
- A Zero-Risk Introduction to Futures Trading: Eligible user’s first Futures trade will be covered up to 50 USDT at Bybit should a loss occur. Vouchers are available for first-time Futures traders on Bybit until June 30, 2025.
- Carefree Copy Trading: New followers of Master Traders may claim up to 100 USDT in loss protection for Copy Trading. This welcome offer not only takes away the pressure of strategizing, but also reduces volatility risks. Copy Trading Vouchers can be used as margin and are up for grabs until December 30, 2025.
- Gold & FX Copy Trading: Another Copy Trading product tailored for Gold and FX matched the limited-time offer for first-time traders until June 30, 2025.
- It Pays to Learn: Before diving into trading, beginners may explore Bybit’s Read-to-Earn initiative and get the basics down while dividing up a 18,000 USDT prize pool.
- Bonus Community Challenge: Signing up for the Bybit Learn Community will qualify eligible users for the Community Futures Challenge. The gamified experience incentivizes knowledge sharing and community engagement with a 2,500 USDT weekly prize pool, to be shared by top contributors in the leaderboard.
The campaign benefits Bybit users at a strategic juncture when the crypto market continues its upward trajectory. Supporting the broader crypto community since 2018, Bybit aspires to help its users navigate volatility responsibly, become better traders, and be part of their progress.
Registration and task fulfilments are required, and terms and conditions apply. For details, users may visit: Fearless Futures | Trade with Confidence, Not Consequence.
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About Bybit
Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 70 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open, and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
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Leptage Debuts at TOKEN2049 Dubai: Showcasing Innovations in Web3 Infrastructure
WARSAW, Poland, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Leptage, a modern fintech platform catering to global ambition, recently made its significant debut at TOKEN2049 Dubai, one of the most anticipated global crypto events in the Web3 ecosystem. Through its active participation at the event, Leptage captivated both attendees and industry leaders, marking an important step in expanding its presence within the global crypto community.
Hosted at the prestigious Madinat Jumeirah from April 30 to May 1, TOKEN2049 Dubai attracted over 15,000 participants from more than 160 countries, including industry pioneers, innovators, regulators, developers, and institutional investors. Leptage’s involvement went beyond sponsorship, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to advancing industry knowledge, fostering regional growth, and supporting community empowerment. TOKEN2049 served as a valuable platform for exchanging insights and driving innovation, echoing the vision that Leptage continues to champion.
At TOKEN2049, Leptage introduced key updates to its core infrastructure products, reflecting its continued innovation in shaping the future of crypto transactions and blockchain technology. The enhanced Ramping service enables real-time fiat-to-crypto conversions across more than 180 countries, while Treasury delivers more agile and secure management of stablecoins and digital assets. CardLink, a cutting-edge crypto wallet management infrastructure that provides seamless and secure integration for crypto card services. These updates demonstrate Leptage’s commitment to providing seamless, compliant, and scalable pathways that bridge Web2 and Web3.
Leptage’s participation at TOKEN2049 Dubai marked a pivotal step in its global journey. Leptage continues to bridge Web2 and Web3 with cutting-edge solutions that drive real-world adoption. Looking ahead, Leptage remains focused on advancing blockchain technology and shaping the next wave of Web3 innovation.
About Leptage
Leptage is a modern fintech platform catering to global ambition.
Regulated in Poland, our headquarters is situated in Warsaw. We have expanded our operations to include strategic teams in Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, and Singapore. Our international footprint is a testament to our commitment to serving clients worldwide.
At Leptage, we pride ourselves on providing fully compliant, cutting-edge solutions that harmoniously integrate advanced technology with a user-centric design. We aim to build a more secure, efficient, and seamless financial landscape by breaking down barriers and bridging gaps for boundless businesses.
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Compass Mining Partners with Synota’s “Impact Mining” Initiative to Transform Bitcoin Hashrate into Community Impact
Initial donation supports a hospital and village in Nigeria, with plans for further expansion
WILMINGTON, Del., May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Compass Mining, a leading provider of Bitcoin mining infrastructure and services, proudly announces its role as the inaugural donor to Synota’s Impact Mining initiative. Through this groundbreaking partnership, Compass is turning Bitcoin’s computing power, or “hashrate”, into a humanitarian resource: affordable, reliable energy for underserved communities.
Through this collaboration with Synota, Compass Mining aims to demonstrate another way the Bitcoin mining industry can contribute directly to energy access, healthcare, and education in underserved communities without leaving the data center.
“This is hashrate with heart,” said Paul Gosker, CEO of Compass Mining. “We’re proud to show our customers and the broader industry how Bitcoin mining can improve lives, not just balance sheets.”
Under the Impact Mining initiative, Compass Mining has directed some of the output of its mining machines to a Bitcoin mining pool configuration provided by Synota and managed on behalf of Renewvia Solar Africa, an operator of clean energy mini-grids in Africa. The revenue generated by this hashrate is used to offset electricity costs for critical infrastructure in Nigeria.
- At Oloibiri Hospital, Compass’s contribution is helping cover the monthly power bills. This allows the facility to redirect resources to patient care. Serving over 3,600 patients annually and having delivered over 34,000 babies since 2010, this hospital is now empowered to treat hundreds more.
- In Ozuzu, a rural village connected to a solar mini-grid in 2021, 150 homes, businesses, and a school are now benefiting from a 20% reduction in power costs thanks to Impact Mining. Lower energy prices mean more lighting, more technology use, and ultimately more economic opportunity.
“Bitcoin mining has always been a driver of energy innovation,” said CJ Burnett, Chief Revenue Officer at Compass Mining. “Now it’s a driver of energy opportunity. A small portion of global hashrate is delivering outsized impact for real people.”
Compass Mining views this initiative as a proof-of-concept that mining can be more than profitable; it can be purposeful. Whether through direct machine allocation or partial hashrate donations, every block solved can help power a brighter world. Looking ahead, Synota plans to expand the Impact Mining initiative and Compass Mining intends to continue the partnership.
“We’re thrilled to have Compass Mining lead the way,” said Austin Mitchell, CEO and Co-founder of Synota. “They’ve shown that any miner, anywhere in the world, can take part in Impact Mining simply by redirecting a portion of their hashrate through a shared pool configuration. It’s a small step that can make a big difference. Donating hashrate also offers tax advantages, and we’re building the infrastructure to support that.”
To learn more about Impact Mining, visit synota.io/impact-mining.
About Compass Mining
Compass Mining is a customer-first company that provides a platform for individuals and businesses to purchase Bitcoin mining hardware, host machines, build and manage mining facilities, and access a range of ancillary services. With a commitment to exceptional customer support and transparency, Compass Mining sets the benchmark for bitcoin mining hosting. Its mission is to make Bitcoin mining accessible to everyone. To learn more about Compass Mining or to start mining today, visit compassmining.io.
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