Japanese idol Murakami Shingo talks about encryption assets: Limited broadcasts, NFT may become a new choice for concerts.

At the WebX 2025 conference held in Tokyo, Japan, during a special discussion session, Japanese singer, actor, and member of an idol group, Nobuo Murakami mentioned: "This is a bit of an insider's insight. When we (artists) want to talk about Bitcoin, most commercial broadcasting companies refuse. They (the companies) tell me never to use specific coin names like Bitcoin or Ether, so I can only refer to it as Crypto Assets. Moreover, every word is very limited in expression. Crypto Assets have not yet gained social recognition, so we have to be conservative in what we do. This is why advertising for Crypto Assets is quite difficult. From our perspective in the entertainment industry, including the staff, there is a significant risk involved. I have opened an account on a trading platform and started trading Crypto Assets. I probably look at it more times daily than any other star. Today, Prime Minister Ishihara came to the (WebX) venue, indicating that we have finally entered an era where Japan does not want to be surpassed by the United States and must actively promote Crypto Assets. When I host a program called "Economics" on Japanese cultural broadcasting radio, I interact with many knowledgeable guests. I found that there might be an opportunity—using NFT for ticketing scenarios. In the past, when we held offline concerts, we mainly focused on physical merchandise, such as tickets, brochures, transparent folders, etc. I'm not saying to replace everything with digitalization, but there should be an additional option. When I talk to various audiences and fans, some express concerns about how heavy physical merchandise is when moving. They are unsure how to deal with personal favorite items when getting married or having children. It would be great if there were NFTs."