Norbert GehrkeinTokyo FinTechTokyo Metropolitan Government subsidizes security token issuanceDigital securities issued utilizing blockchain technology have features such as enabling issuance in small lots compared to conventional…6 min read·1 day ago----
Norbert GehrkeinTokyo FinTechRipple Joins Forces with HashKey DX to Introduce XRP Ledger-Powered Enterprise Solutions in JapanRipple has entered into a strategic partnership with HashKey DX, the Tokyo-based specialized consulting company of the HashKey Group, to…2 min read·1 day ago----
Norbert GehrkeinTokyo FinTechJapan FinTech Observer #57Welcome to the fifty-seventh edition of the Japan FinTech Observer.12 min read·1 day ago----
Norbert GehrkeinTokyo FinTechenechain raises a total of JPY 6bn in Series B plus venture debt financingenechain, which operates Japan’s largest wholesale energy trading marketplace, has raised a total of 6 billion yen through a third-party…2 min read·5 days ago----
Norbert GehrkeinTokyo FinTechRakuten Debt: Kicking the can down the road (II)As we described in the first installment of this series, at the end of January, Rakuten conducted tender offers to purchase for a combined…2 min read·6 days ago----
Norbert GehrkeinTokyo FinTechAggregated results of cybersecurity self-assessment at regional financial institutionsIn Japan’s financial institutions, it is important to develop and ensure the effectiveness of cybersecurity management systems in light of…5 min read·Apr 25, 2024----
Norbert GehrkeHyundai Capital continues global expansion with new entities in Asia PacificHyundai Capital Services acquired the Australian Credit License last month to set up Hyundai Capital Australia and finalized the…3 min read·Apr 24, 2024----
Norbert GehrkeKorea FinTech Observer #3Welcome to the second edition of the Korea FinTech Observer, covering selected highlights from the two weeks leading up to April 21, 2024…4 min read·Apr 24, 2024----
Norbert GehrkeinTokyo FinTechSwedish Katalysen Ventures enters Japan, co-founds SKB.vcKatalysen Ventures, known as a leading global venture developer, announced its role as co-founder in the establishment of SKB.vc, a…2 min read·Apr 24, 2024----
Norbert GehrkeSBI Securities migrates domestic online trading system to AWSSBI Securities has migrated its online trading system for domestic equities to the AWS Cloud. SBI Securities has over 12 million total…4 min read·Apr 24, 2024----