stablecoin
In a major push to modernize Japan’s payment infrastructure, Digital Garage (DG), global payments brand JCB, and Resona Holdings have entered into a tripartite partnership aimed at the full-scale social implementation of stablecoin payments. The coalition aims to establish a next-generation financial ecosystem that leverages the stability and speed
cryptocurrency exchange
Binance Japan has officially launched the "Binance Japan Card", issued in partnership with Life Card and operating on the JCB network. This marks a significant move to integrate cryptocurrency into the daily spending habits of Japanese consumers. Bridging Fiat and Crypto The flagship feature of the Binance Japan
payments
The landscape of business-to-business (B2B) transactions in Japan is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the rapid growth of Business Invoice Payment Services (BIPS). These services provide a vital bridge between traditional invoicing and modern cashless payments, enhancing operational flexibility for Japanese enterprises. This rapid adoption has outpaced direct legislative
debt financing
Plata, the Mexican financial technology company, has secured a new financing of up to US$500 million arranged by Nomura Securities International, the largest funding to date for a Mexican digital financial services company. The transaction also sets an important precedent: it marks the first time a Japanese top-tier investment
Tallinn
The seventh and last corporate stop of our "ICT & FinTech Mission to Tallinn" last week, courtesy of Enterprise Estonia, led us to Wallester. The meeting provided an in-depth technical and operational overview of Wallester’s role as a card issuer and payment processor. The presentation focused on
credit card
Nudge has partnered with HashPort, provider of the Web3 wallet "HashPort Wallet" chosen by 1 million people, to begin offering the "HashPort Card" through the next-generation credit card "Nudge". With this card, JPYC (Japanese Yen stablecoin) is provided as cashback by HashPort according to
credit card
Infcurion exists to accomplish what was previously considered infeasible, starting with the foundational layer of the economy: payments. Infcurion is the enabler of change, bringing modern FinTech capabilities to every corner of the Japanese economy. By embedding payment and financial functions into services across all industries, Infcurion is not just
payments
Infcurion's next-generation card issuance platform "Xard" has been adopted by Money Forward for the handling of ETC cards in "Money Forward Business Card." Money Forward, with its mission "Move Money Forward. Move Life More Forward," has been deploying "Money Forward Business
payments
Mercari recorded a favorable start to the fiscal year in all three of Mercari Group's major businesses, with the recovery of the Marketplace GMV growth rate, the achievement of positive GMV growth in its US business, and the growth of FinTech credit services. Consolidated revenue was 49.4B
credit card
Nudge's next-generation credit card "Nudge" has reached its 4-year service anniversary in September 2025, while the company has implemented various feature expansions to enhance the user experience over the past year. Background and Mission Japan has high trust in and acceptance of cash compared to other
credit card
Infcurion, which will go public on the Growth Segment of the Tokyo Stock Exchange on October 24, 2025, has started offering the latest version of its next-generation card platform "Xard (Exard)". This latest version adds integrated implementation of "member management," "funding source management," and
corporate venture capital
Honest, Indonesia's fastest-growing credit card issuer, has closed an oversubscribed growth round led by Orico, bringing the company's total equity funding to $100 million. The round saw continued backing from XYZ Venture Capital, SV Pacific Ventures, and Village Global, alongside new participation from other leading U.