Tag: Japan
Apple outlines its plan for Japan, iMessage Payments
Apple Pay got only a brief mention during the tech giant's introduction of the iPhone 7 on Sept. 7, but the changes have global implications. Read more: www.paymentssource.com
Apple Pay is finally making its way to Japan
Using FeliCa-based Apple Pay in newly released iPhones, the Japanese populous will be able to pay for everything in their daily routines. Read more: thetechportal.com
TransferWise enters Asian market with Japanese launch
London-based remittances startup TransferWise is entering the Asian market and launching in Japan. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Kufu Takes $4.9m for automated HR platform
Kufu, a Japanese company developing HR automation platform SmartHR, has raised ¥500m ($4.9m) in a new round of funding led by WiL (World Innovation Lab).
Bank of Japan may apply FinTech to its operations
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said the central bank may apply financial technology to its operations in the future. Read more: www.reuters.com
Japanese firms test blockchain for e-check management
The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ and tech giant Hitachi are working on a blockchain proof-of-concept aimed at digitizing checks. Read more: www.coindesk.com
Bitcoin Ponzi Schemer hints at dealings with Mt Gox CEO
Convicted Ponzi scheme operator Trendon Shavers claims the major unidentified debtor cited in his defense may have been CEO of the now-defunct bitcoin exchange Mt Gox. Read more: www.coindesk.com
Japanese Banks Plan Blockchain Currency Exchange
A group of Japanese financial institutions are looking to create a platform for real-time currency exchange services. Read more: www.coindesk.com
Bitcoin booms in Japanese market
Bitcoin trading is picking up pace in Japan after legislation passed by the government sees public trust improve.
Mizuho Bank looks to Facebook and Amazon for FinTech boost
Japan’s Mizuho Bank has teamed up with Amazon and Facebook to experiment with artificial intelligence (AI) and chat bot interfaces.