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IDEX Biometrics teams up with LIFE CARD for biometric payments in Japan

News | Online Payments | 27 Jan 2025

IDEX Biometrics, a provider of biometric technology, has entered the Japanese market in collaboration with LIFE CARD, one of the country’s credit card issuers.

partnership, payments , expansion, credit card, cashless

Nuvei expands into Japan with acquisition of Paywiser Japan Limited

News | Payments General | 28 Jan 2025

Nuvei Corporation, a Canada-based financial technology firm, has announced its entry into the Japanese market following the acquisition of Paywiser Japan Limited.

expansion, payments , fintech, ecommerce

Saxo Bank partners with TRUSTDOCK

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 11 Apr 2023

Saxo Bank has announced the incorporation of the TRUSTDOCK service into its products, in order to offer ID verification for customers in Japan.

partnership, fraud management, fraud detection, identity fraud, fraud prevention, identity theft, identity verification, digital identity, KYC, KYB

Goldman Sachs rolls out transaction banking in Japan

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 17 Apr 2023

US-based banking group Goldman Sachs has announced launching a transaction banking business in Japan.

transactions , online banking, B2B payments, cloud payments

Japan implements stricter rules for cryptocurrency transactions

News | Cryptocurrencies | 25 May 2023

The government of Japan has decided to implement stricter rules for cryptocurrency transactions to comply with global regulations.

cryptocurrency, compliance, regulation, FATF

Binance launches a crypto trading platform in Japan

News | Cryptocurrencies | 29 May 2023

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced that it will launch a crypto trading platform in Japan that will be fully compliant with local regulations.

cryptocurrency exchange, cryptocurrency, compliance, product launch

Japan to launch CBDC pilot project

News | Cryptocurrencies | 01 Jun 2023

Bank of Japan (BOJ) has announced that its CBDC pilot project was launched on schedule in April, after a second successful proof-of-concept.

product launch, CBDC, cryptocurrency, crypto, cryptocurrency exchange, banks, mobile banking, online banking, digital banking

Fujitsu partners IHI for an environmental value distribution platform

News | Cryptocurrencies | 07 Jul 2023

Japan-based multinational IT company Fujitsu has partnered with IHI to create an environmental value distribution platform.

blockchain, green finance, partnership, carbon footprint

Binance prepares to roll out its services on a new platform in Japan

News | Cryptocurrencies | 26 Jul 2023

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has revealed its plans to launch a full suite of services on its new platform in Japan.

cryptocurrency, cryptocurrency exchange, expansion, product launch

Binance Japan begins onboarding customers

News | Cryptocurrencies | 01 Aug 2023

Binance Japan, a subsidiary of Binance, has launched a new platform in the East Asian country and started to onboard new customers.

product launch, expansion, cryptocurrency, cryptocurrency exchange

Travelex launches its Travel Money Card in Japan

News | Online Payments | 04 Sep 2023

Foreign exchange brand Travelex has announced the launch of its prepaid foreign currency card to the Asian market by introducing its Travel Money Card in Japan.

product launch, online payments, mobile payments, digital payments, cross-border payments, digital currency

MUFG and Binance Japan explore stablecoin issuance using Progmat platform

News | Cryptocurrencies | 26 Sep 2023

MUFG and Binance Japan have began a joint study for the issuance of a new stablecoin pegged to fiat currencies, utilising the ‘Progmat Coin’ platform.

stablecoin, cryptocurrency exchange, cryptocurrency, Token, partnership, regulation, compliance, blockchain

Circle partners with SBI Holdings to support USDC in Japan

News | Cryptocurrencies | 27 Nov 2023

Global financial technology company Circle has partnered with SBI Holdings to support the circulation of USDC in Japan.

cryptocurrency, stablecoin, partnership, web3

Blackstone signs agreement to acquire Sony Payment Services

News | Payments General | 22 Dec 2023

US-based alternative asset manager Blackstone has signed an agreement to acquire Japan-based Sony Payment Services from Sony Bank.

acquisition, cashless, financial services, payments infrastructure, investment, digitalisation, credit card, debit card

Zebec launches its services in Japan

News | Cryptocurrencies | 09 Jan 2024

US-based fintech startup Zebec has announced the launch of its web3 payment and real-time payroll services in Japan.

web3, cryptocurrency, product launch, expansion

Mercari aims to introduce Bitcoin payments in the summer of 2024

News | Ecommerce | 09 Jan 2024

Japan-based ecommerce company Mercari has revealed its plans to accept Bitcoin payments for its flea market app-listed products starting with June 2024.

ecommerce, Bitcoin, digital payments, cryptocurrency

KONA I and IDEX introduce biometric smart cards in Japan

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 09 Feb 2024

IDEX Biometrics and KONA I have announced their collaboration to introduce biometric payment and access cards in Japan.

biometrics, smart contracts, partnership, cybersecurity, contactless payments

Nium secures Type 1 FTSP licence from JFSA

News | Online Payments | 29 Feb 2024

Real-time global payments provider Nium has announced that it secured a Type 1 Funds Transfer Service Provider (FTSP) licence from the Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA). 

local payment method, cross-border payments, money transfer, banks, regulation

Xsolla introduces a new payment option for the Japanese market

News | Online Payments | 07 Mar 2024

Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, has launched Pay with PayPay for its global partners and video game players in Japan. 

product launch, payment methods, online payments, expansion

Wise obtains Type 1 licence in Japan

News | Payments General | 13 Mar 2024

Global technology company Wise has obtained a Type 1 licence in Japan to support higher transaction limits.

transactions , fintech, financial services, product upgrade