crypto
SLASH VISION, Orient Corporation, and AIKITASU will partner to issue "Slash Card," Japan's first BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later) service secured by USDC (USD Coin). The three companies are currently preparing to issue the "Slash Card" in the first half of 2025 (by the
crypto
pafin, the provider of cryptact, a leading cryptocurrency calculation service for tax filing, today announced its official launch in Canada. Founded by former Goldman Sachs executives with extensive experience in finance and investment, cryptact leverages institutional-level expertise to deliver accurate and efficient crypto tax solutions. Key Features of cryptact * Japan&
accelerator
Aptos Horizon, a premier Web3 accelerator, is now accepting applications for its transformative 10-week program, scheduled to run from April 14 to June 23, 2025, in Osaka. Designed to empower ambitious Web3 teams from around the globe, Aptos Horizon offers an unparalleled platform to scale blockchain solutions and build meaningful
cryptocurrency exchange
OSL Group, a publicly listed company (863.HK) fully dedicated to digital assets, has renamed CoinBest to OSL Japan, following the successful completion of its acquisition. As a publicly listed company, OSL Group is audited by a 'Big Four' accounting firm, ensuring high standards of transparency and compliance,
payments
Mercari's FinTech business represents a crucial pillar in the company's diversified portfolio, leveraging its established marketplace platform to offer financial services and payment solutions. The company recognizes that fostering financial inclusion and creating seamless transactional experiences for its users is a key driver of long-term growth.
crypto
Open House Group has commenced cryptocurrency payment acceptance, enhancing convenience for global customers looking to purchase Japanese real estate. Initially supporting Bitcoin and Ethereum, the company will leverage its group strengths to progressively offer comprehensive, one-stop services encompassing property search, purchase, management, and sales consultation. The Open House Group boasts
NFT
Mercari has launched "Mercari NFT" today, an online marketplace for NFTs on Mercari. The new service allows users to use Mercari to buy and sell popular NFTs available on OpenSea, a major NFT marketplace based in the US. This change kicks off the expansion of Mercari’s business
weekly
Welcome to the ninety-sixth edition of the Japan FinTech Observer. Here is what we are going to cover this week: * Venture Capital & Private Markets: JAL & Hitachi participate in BeZero Carbon's USD 32m Series C; Z Venture Capital & Decima Fund participate in Vivident's seed
venture capital
Pacific Meta is a Tokyo-based company that provides end-to-end support as a “Web3 Accelerator” for Web3 projects both domestically and internationally. Pacific Meta supports companies and projects challenging the Web3 space by leveraging their specialized expertise in Web3 to offer assistance in fundraising, consulting, business development, and marketing. Additionally, they
payments
The Financial System Council's Working Group on Payment Services has published its key findings and recommendations today. The report addresses emerging issues in the Japanese FinTech landscape, focusing on payment and settlement services, crypto-assets, stablecoins, and other related topics. It proposes several regulatory adjustments to balance innovation with
NFT
NTT Digital has launched the “Hapiwell Ouendan (Happy & Wellness Cheering Team)” campaign in collaboration with 22 partner companies. Themed “Happy & Wellness,” this campaign is led by Sanrio’s popular unit “HAPIDANBUI” as the cheer captain, with participating companies joining as cheering team members to make the campaign more
blockchain
Kaia has integrated Fireblocks, an enterprise platform to manage digital asset operations and build innovative businesses on blockchain. The collaboration enables institutions to securely manage and transfer assets on the Kaia blockchain network, offering enhanced capabilities in tokenization, DeFi, and blockchain-based financial products. Fireblocks brings improved operational efficiency, reduced asset