According to Odaily, US-listed company Kronos Advanced Technologies Inc has announced its decision to accept SHIB as a payment method for its air purifiers. Kronos is known for its work in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of air purification and filtration systems. The company's move has made it the first publicly traded company to accept SHIB tokens. As of 2024, there are approximately 1.38 million Shiba Inu wallet holders worldwide.