Glocal Agents, a Platform for Building Regional 'Fans' and Support, Launches 'Nippon's Ichizun Grand Prix presented by BitTrade'

BitTrade Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Lei Guan, hereinafter "BitTrade") announces the launch of the "Nippon's Ichizun Grand Prix presented by BitTrade" on "Glocal Agents," a relational population platform developed by Digital Entertainment Asset Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Naoto Yoshida; President and CEO: Kozo Yamada, hereinafter "DEA") that fosters regional 'fans' and support.

"Glocal Agents" is a relational population platform where users become "Secret Agents" across Japan, discovering and sharing regional charms through quiz challenges, learning activities, social media posts, and photo submissions.

For the "Nippon's Ichizun Grand Prix presented by BitTrade," participants will join a simple mission: take and submit photos of white rice or cooked rice. Winners will receive DEP (DEAPcoin) and rice for disaster recovery support.

About Glocal Agents (GLOCAL AGENTS)

"Glocal Agents (GLOCAL AGENTS)" is a gamified relational population platform where players become "Secret Agents" across Japan to discover and promote hidden regional charms—food, culture, history, and nature—through mission-based activities.

Users can participate in missions via smartphone or PC, even without physically visiting the regions. Through activities such as learning about local information, posting photos, answering quizzes, and progressing through stories, users can engage with regional content remotely and develop ongoing connections.

The service uniquely connects three parties—local governments, companies, and users—on a single platform. For local governments, it serves as a tool to increase relational populations that drive tourism, hometown tax donations, relocation, and regional branding. For companies, it offers a venue for regional contribution, CSR initiatives, and brand engagement.

Users, meanwhile, can enjoy regional missions in a game-like format, learn about local attractions, share content, and earn rewards.

Built on the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' concept of "relational population," the platform uses gamification to enable people to stay connected to regions no matter where they are. It aims to transform digital participation into real-world interest, content sharing, visits, donations, and supportive consumption.

[Service URL]

https://app.gotouchi-agent.jp

[Official Website]

https://gotouchi-agent.jp/

[Related Announcement] https://dea.sg/news/20260615_02-1/

Overview of 'Nippon's Ichizun Grand Prix presented by BitTrade'

The 'Nippon's Ichizun Grand Prix presented by BitTrade' is a participatory event hosted within the 'Glocal Agents (GLOCAL AGENTS)' platform.

Participants are invited to take and submit photos of white rice or cooked rice—a simple, one-step mission.

As participants submit photos, the recovery story of the Hitoyoshi-Kuma region is gradually revealed. This allows users to learn about the region’s journey since the July 2020 heavy rainfall disaster through gameplay, offering an opportunity to deepen regional understanding and support recovery—all from their own dining tables via digital missions.

Additionally, submissions taken within the Hitoyoshi-Kuma area will receive bonus points, encouraging direct engagement with the region.

Event Details

Event Period

June 15, 2026 (Mon) – July 31, 2026 (Fri)

Platform

Glocal Agents (GLOCAL AGENTS) – Web application

Eligibility

All registered agents on Glocal Agents

Mission

Submit one photo of white rice or cooked rice per day

Prizes

DEP (DEAPcoin) and recovery-support rice

Hitoyoshi Local Bonus

Photos taken in the Hitoyoshi-Kuma area → 1.5x points

* The 'Nippon's Ichizun Grand Prix presented by BitTrade' will be conducted within the 'Glocal Agents (GLOCAL AGENTS)' platform operated by Digital Entertainment Asset Co., Ltd.

* The above details are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.

* No location data is required—participants can join from their home dining tables.

* For more details, please refer to the official announcement by Digital Entertainment Asset Co., Ltd.

About DEP (DEAPcoin)

DEP (DEAPcoin) is a cryptocurrency issued in 2020, primarily used in NFT and GameFi applications.

Developed and operated by Digital Entertainment Asset Pte. Ltd., a company specializing in blockchain games and NFT businesses, DEP is a tradable cryptocurrency on the company’s NFT and GameFi platforms.

We appreciate your continued support for BitTrade.

[Important Notes on Cryptocurrency Use]

Cryptocurrencies are not legal tender backed by governments like yen or dollars. They are electronic data exchanged over the internet.

If you lose the private key used for cryptocurrency transactions, you may lose access to your assets and their value.

Cryptocurrencies may lose value if the blockchain or other transaction recording systems fail.

While we manage customer assets separately from our own, in the event of our bankruptcy, we may be unable to return deposited assets.

Cryptocurrencies can only be used as payment with the recipient’s consent.

Cryptocurrency prices are volatile. Prices may plummet or become worthless suddenly, resulting in losses.

Cryptocurrency exchange operators must register with the Financial Services Agency or local finance bureaus. We are a registered cryptocurrency exchange operator.

When trading cryptocurrencies, please ensure you receive explanations from us, fully understand the transaction terms, and proceed at your own discretion.

[Risk Disclosure for Leveraged Trading]

Leveraged trading allows transactions larger than the deposited margin, offering high investment efficiency and potentially large returns. However, it also carries the risk of significant losses due to price fluctuations, possibly exceeding the margin amount.

Leveraged trading involves a spread (price difference) between the ask and bid prices. During sudden market movements or severely reduced liquidity,