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| Upper House Elections and the Japanese Yen | 13 juil. 2025 | 00:04:13 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: Upper House elections could trigger JPY selling 👉 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com | |||
| NEDO's Innovation Outlook | 05 juil. 2025 | 00:20:32 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: NEDO's Innovation Outlook 👉 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com | |||
| Metaplanet's Bitcoin Treasury Strategy | 04 juil. 2025 | 00:07:17 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: Metaplanet's Bitcoin Treasury Strategy 👉 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com | |||
| MUFG's Monthly Outlook for the Japanese Yen | 02 juil. 2025 | 00:05:44 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: MUFG's monthly outlook for the Japanese yen 👉 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com | |||
| METI's 2025 White Paper on International Economy and Trade | 29 juin 2025 | 00:19:41 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has released the 2025 version of its annual White Paper on International Economy and Trade, which was presented to the Cabinet on June 27, 2025. 👉 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com | |||
| LIFENET Insurance Company | 16 mai 2025 | 00:03:27 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: A research report on LIFENET Insurance Company 👉 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com | |||
| Escalate to De-escalate? US-China tariff pause and USD/Asia impact | 13 mai 2025 | 00:05:19 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: MUFG's report on Asian currencies vs the USD 👉 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com | |||
| SMBC Acquires 20% Stake in YES BANK | 11 mai 2025 | 00:03:10 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: SMBC Acquires 20% Stake in YES BANK 👉 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com | |||
| Current Survey on Japanese Startups' Overseas Expansion | 02 mai 2025 | 00:04:22 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: The Japan Investment Corporation has published a "Current Survey on Japanese Startups' Overseas Expansion", currently only available in Japanese 👉 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com | |||
| Progmat Starts "Project Pax" Phase 2 for stablecoin remittances | 28 avr. 2025 | 00:03:32 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: Progmat has commenced Phase 2 practical verification for "Project Pax," aimed at building a cross-border remittance infrastructure using stablecoins 👉 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com | |||
| Quick launches JPY-denominated Bitcoin Index | 27 avr. 2025 | 00:04:04 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: QUICK has begun experimentally calculating and publishing a benchmark based on domestic yen-denominated Bitcoin trading prices from April 25, 2025, onwards 👉 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com | |||
| Asset Management Nation 2.0 | 25 avr. 2025 | 00:03:40 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: Asset Management Nation 2.0 👉 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com | |||
| Circle launches its USDC stablecoin in Japan | 27 mars 2025 | 00:02:18 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: Circle strengthens commitment to Japan with new investment and expanded USDC access 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com | |||
| Oki Matsumoto on the Coincheck opportunity | 15 févr. 2025 | 00:03:52 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: Oki Matsumoto on the Coincheck opportunity This is an extract of the Coincheck third quarter earnings call, adapted under Fair Use. Coincheck's investor relations page can be found here: https://www.coincheckgroup.com/financial-information/financial-results 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com | |||
| Digital Garage acquires e-money issuer Pocket Change | 11 févr. 2025 | 00:03:14 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: Digital Garage has acquired additional shares of Pocket Change, making it an equity method affiliate 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com | |||
| MUFG's record-breaking third-quarter results | 09 févr. 2025 | 00:18:44 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: MUFG's record-breaking third-quarter results 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com | |||
| The upside of Japan’s digital cliff | 25 janv. 2025 | 00:04:59 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: The upside of Japan’s digital cliff 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com | |||
| Soccer star Keisuke Honda raises JPY 15bn fund | 03 janv. 2025 | 00:02:49 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: Keisuke Honda has secured a remarkable 15.3 billion yen (approximately $98 million US dollars) for his X&KSK Fund 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com | |||
| Korea passes Japan in nominal GDP | 30 déc. 2024 | 00:02:38 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: In 2022, South Korea's per capita GDP surpassed Japan's for the first time on record, reaching 34,822 US dollars compared to Japan's 34,112 US dollars. 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com | |||
| Recent developments in cryptocurrency and stablecoins | 28 déc. 2024 | 00:02:01 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: The 7th meeting of the Financial System Council's Working Group on Payment Services was held, reviewing a draft of the working group's report to be published in 2025 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://www.fintechobserver.com | |||
| Nissay acquires Resolution Life | 12 déc. 2024 | 00:03:34 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: Resolution Life, a global life insurance group focusing on the acquisition and ongoing management of portfolios of life insurance policies, announced that Nippon Life has agreed to acquire 100% of the company 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| MUFG Innovation Partners invests in Kasanare | 06 déc. 2024 | 00:01:43 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: MUFG Innovation Partners invests in Kasanare 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| Japan Private Capital Breakdown 2024 (PitchBook) | 05 déc. 2024 | 00:07:10 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: PitchBook's "Japan Private Capital Breakdown 2024" report delves into the key trends shaping the Japanese private capital landscape, highlighting the factors driving this robust performance and outlining the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| DMM Bitcoin to shut down | 02 déc. 2024 | 00:01:49 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: DMM Bitcoin will transfer customer accounts and deposited assets to SBI VC Trade, and plans to discontinue its business after the transfer is completed. 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| Why is MUFG acquiring WealthNavi? | 01 déc. 2024 | 00:07:00 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: Four reasons why MUFG is acquiring WealthNavi. 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| Japan Smart Chain revealed to provide Japan a sovereign blockchain | 28 nov. 2024 | 00:04:45 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: Japan Smart Chain is the sovereign blockchain for Japan. It is a public Layer 1 Ethereum Equivalent blockchain validated entirely onshore by Japan’s industrial leaders. 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| Sony Financial acquires justInCase | 28 nov. 2024 | 00:02:51 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: Sony Financial Group has entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of justInCase, a small-amount and short-term insurance provider, making it a subsidiary, subject to regulatory approvals. 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| FSA contemplates cryptocurrency brokerage license | 26 nov. 2024 | 00:03:30 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) is exploring the creation of a new regulated entity specifically for cryptocurrency brokerages. Currently, any entity facilitating crypto transactions is subject to the same regulations as full-fledged exchanges, even if they only perform intermediary services. 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| Woodstock is now available for foreign residents in Japan | 22 nov. 2024 | 00:06:49 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: Social trading app Woodstock is now available for foreign residents in Japan 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| Global Brain and Tencent co-lead investment in UPSIDER | 20 nov. 2024 | 00:02:05 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan Today: Global Brain and Tencent have co-led an additional investment in UPSIDER, provider of the corporate credit card “UPSIDER” and business payment solution “Shiharai.com.” 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| What is WealthNavi? | 19 nov. 2024 | 00:35:11 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan. A little longer this time. Today: WealthNavi has reported earnings, and we are leaving the financials aside to leverage the business description into an AI-generated dialogue. WealthNavi is a robo-advisor company that offers automated investment management services to working families. Their investment in product development and technology has driven this growth, with the company focusing on developing a Money Advisory Platform that will offer holistic financial advice and solutions. Despite market turbulence, WealthNavi maintained a steady operating revenue and is on track to launch its Money Advisory Platform in 2025. Their partnership with MUFG Bank involves a capital injection and collaboration to expand their reach and services. 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| Rakuten Bank crushes expectations, raises guidance | 17 nov. 2024 | 00:05:31 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan. Today: Rakuten Bank’s first-half 2024 results are in, and they have blown past expectations. Profits are up significantly, and the bank has raised its full-year net profit guidance by a whopping 22%, from ¥37.8 billion to ¥46.2 billion. 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| SmartBank raises JPY 4.08bn in first close of Series B | 15 nov. 2024 | 00:03:57 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan. Today: SmartBank, provider of the prepaid card household budget app “B/43,” has completed its Series B round first close, raising 2.93 billion yen through a third-party allocation of shares 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| Mizuho Financial Group acquires 14.99% of Rakuten Card | 14 nov. 2024 | 00:05:38 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan. Today: Mizuho Financial Group acquires 14.99% of Rakuten Card, creates broader business alliance 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| The Bank of Japan's Monetary Policy Meeting (MPM) | 31 oct. 2024 | 00:03:20 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan. Today: PayPay acquires Credit Engine 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| PayPay acquires Credit Engine | 31 oct. 2024 | 00:02:11 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan. Today: PayPay acquires Credit Engine 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| Money Forward reports Q3 results | 20 oct. 2024 | 00:06:34 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan. Today: Money Forward demonstrated solid overall performance in Q3, with both net sales and EBITDA showing good progress towards achieving the full-year forecast 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| Wise granted approval to join Zengin | 19 oct. 2024 | 00:02:37 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan. Today: Wise has become the first non-bank operating in Japan to be granted approval to join Zengin, Japan’s domestic payment network 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| JSCC and DTCC's Digital Asset Collaboration | 17 oct. 2024 | 00:08:26 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan. Today: The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) and the Japan Securities Clearing Corporation (JSCC) collaborated to revolutionize collateral management through digital assets. 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| Hakuhodo partners with Tools for Humanity | 10 oct. 2024 | 00:02:17 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan. Today: Hakuhodo partners with Tools for Humanity, promoter of Worldcoin 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| Aptos Labs acquires HashPalette | 09 oct. 2024 | 00:04:26 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan. Today: Aptos Labs acquires HashPalette, enters into strategic partnership with HashPort 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| PayPay launches “PayPay Automated Investment” | 03 oct. 2024 | 00:01:46 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan. Today: PayPay allows users to select suitable products from two carefully chosen mutual funds and set up regular investments. 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| TSE revises procedures for company disclosures | 02 oct. 2024 | 00:04:48 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan. Today: The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is revising its list of companies that have disclosed information regarding “Action to Implement Management That Is Conscious of Cost of Capital and Stock Price”. 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| Mizuho to invest in Rakuten Card, Rakuten to cancel FinTech reorganization | 01 oct. 2024 | 00:03:35 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan. Today: Mizuho to invest in Rakuten Card, Rakuten to cancel FinTech reorganization 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| JIC's Venture Capital Market Update for H1/2024 | 29 sept. 2024 | 00:05:09 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan. Today: The Japan Investment Corporation (JIC) has published its "Venture Capital Market Update" for the first half of 2024. We cover the overall trends they have identified in the Japanese market. 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| SMBC invests JPY 10bn in Infcurion, combining to create leading digital payments platform | 27 sept. 2024 | 00:02:06 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan. Today: SMCC, SMBC Bank, and Infcurion have concluded a capital and business alliance agreement to accelerate corporate DX support by combining Sumitomo Mitsui Card's payment solutions with Infcurion's cutting-edge payment platform. Read the full story here: https://medium.com/p/1c85016ff5f7 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| Tokyo ranks #20 among Global Financial Centers | 25 sept. 2024 | 00:03:57 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan. Today: The 36th edition of Z/Yen’s Global Financial Centres Index has been published, and Tokyo gave up the rank it had gained six months ago, settling back just inside the Top 20. 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| The BOJ stands pat | 21 sept. 2024 | 00:10:15 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan. Today: The BOJ stands pat, and Governor Ueda's press conference 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| FinTech Laws & Regulations | 19 sept. 2024 | 00:13:57 | |
Bite-sized Finance and FinTech news from Japan. Today: FinTech Laws & Regulations in Japan 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||
| Japan FinTech Observer #77 | 18 sept. 2024 | 00:38:38 | |
This is an edited version of the LinkedIn Live session covering the Japan FinTech Observer #77 for the week ending September 15, 2024. Please locate this weekly edition of the Japan FinTech Observer here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/japan-fintech-observer-77-norbert-gehrke-klulc/ 👉 Subscribe to our weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", here: https://lnkd.in/gNjUuSxG | |||