banking
South Korean digital security and authentication provider ATON has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Japanese FinTech firm ALQOUZ to expand its enterprise security solutions into Japan. Under the agreement, the two companies will share commercial intelligence and jointly target corporate clients across Japan. ALQOUZ, a registered FinTech
digital assets
The Japan Cryptoasset Business Association (JCBA) has published a draft set of operational security practices tailored specifically for third-party system vendors in the cryptocurrency sector, establishing the domestic industry's first vendor-centric cybersecurity framework. The publication arrives amid a wave of cyberattacks targeting external wallet and transaction-
digital assets
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange operator Coincheck, Inc. has integrated API authorization engine Authlete to overhaul its identity provider (IdP) infrastructure. Launched in September 2026, the updated framework enables financial-grade security for the exchange's new trading product, Coincheck Leverage, while laying the groundwork for broader third-party API integrations.
digital assets
Blockchain infrastructure provider Curvegrid has announced a pair of collaborations aimed at broadening enterprise adoption of digital assets across Asia, targeting cross-border payments in the Philippines and institutional risk management. The Tokyo-headquartered firm has partnered with risk advisory specialist Continuum to address Web3 insurance gaps, while simultaneously joining
venture capital
MUFG Innovation Partners (MUIP), the corporate venture capital subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), has made a strategic investment in San Francisco-based AI cybersecurity firm Doppel. The investment was executed through the MUFG Innovation Partners No. 3 Investment Partnership. Founded in 2022 by CEO Kevin Tian and CTO
asset management
The release of the "2026 Progress Report for Advancing Asset Management Services in Japan" by the Financial Services Agency marks a transitional point in Tokyo’s financial policy, moving from the foundational "Asset Management Nation" initiative of 2023 to a comprehensive "upgrade" focused on
Insurance
Aflac Life Insurance Japan is currently grappling with a cascading cybersecurity crisis following a massive unauthorized system intrusion that has compromised the data of millions of policyholders and thousands of business partners. In a sector where consumer trust and the absolute security of sensitive health and financial data are the
cybersecurity
RaonSecure, a leader in cybersecurity and authentication, announced that its biometric authentication platform, TouchEn Onepass, has surpassed 10 million Monthly Active Users (MAU) in the Japanese market. TouchEn Onepass is a cloud-based identity verification service that replaces traditional passwords and certificates with biometric data, including fingerprint, facial, and vein
quantum computing
Daiwa Securities Group, in collaboration with several industry heavyweights, has announced the successful completion of a Proof of Concept (PoC) for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) within its online services. The initiative—a joint effort between Daiwa Securities, Daiwa Institute of Research (DIR), NEC Corporation, F5 Networks Japan, and DigiCert Japan—
cybersecurity
Mizuho Bank announced that a storage medium containing sensitive customer information has been lost at one of its third-party system development subcontractors. The incident potentially affects nearly 60,000 individuals and corporate entities connected to the bank's overseas operations. According to the bank’s disclosure, the missing
regulation
This article synthesizes the key discussion points, directives, and strategic priorities communicated by Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) during its October 2025 meetings with various financial industry associations. The purpose of this briefing is to provide a high-level strategic analysis of the FSA's primary focus
broker/dealer
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) has compiled a draft partial revision to the Comprehensive Guidelines for Supervision of Financial Instruments Business Operators (and others), and released it for public comment until Monday, August 18, 2025. This amendment is being made in light of the frequent cases of unauthorized access to