Tag: Japan
FinTech could help fingerprint payments take off in Japan
The Japanese startup developing the biometric payment technology to be used during the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo is hoping to reach a much broader audience. Read more: findbiometrics.com
Japan’s Paidy closes $15m Series B round
Paidy, a Tokyo-based cardless e-commerce payment and instant credit service, has closed a $15m Series B round.
China to lead FinTech payments market in 2017
China will emerge as the leading export market in the payment sector in 2017, while Japan will become the leading export market for the overall FinTech sector. Read more: www.econotimes.com
Thailand’s online payment platform Omise raises $17.5m
Japanese venture capital firm SBI Investment has led a $17.5m Series B round in Thailand’s online payment solutions platform Omise.
Myanmar microfinance firm conducts blockchain test
Tech firm Infoteria has successfully tested an application of blockchain technology with Myanmar microfinance firm BC Finance. Read more: www.coindesk.com
Bitcoin trading platform Quoine scores $20m JAFCO-led funding
Japanese venture capital major JAFCO has led a $20m Series A financing round for bitcoin trading platform Quoine.