tokenization
Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management, Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities, and Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking, together with Progmat, will commence collaboration on infrastructure development for a "Tokenized Money Management Fund" as the first step toward developing Japan's first tokenized investment trust. 1. Background for Moving to
venture capital
Pruv Finance has completed its USD 3m Pre-Series A round, led by UOB Venture Management, with participation from Saison Capital, Taisu Ventures, Spiral Ventures, and Royal Group. This funding accelerates Pruv Finance's mission to build the first compliant RWA infrastructure that enables seamless, on-chain distribution of tokenized assets.
tokenization
The "Digital Asset Co-creation Consortium" (abbreviated as DCC, with 315 member organizations), hosted by Progmat, will establish the "Tokenization Law & Stock ST Working Group (WG)" and commence a joint study with the purpose to enable the transfer of rights for all securities, including stocks and
tokenization
MUFG has announced that, as part of preparations to issue the “Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group 1st series unsecured subordinated security token bond with optional-redemption clause, write-down upon the occurrence of a non-viability event clause and transfer restriction clause” (the ST Bond), it has submitted an amended registration statement to the
tokenization
The Digital Asset Co-Creation Consortium (DCC) has unveiled a detailed blueprint for launching a fully on-chain settled, tokenized Money Market Fund (MMF), aiming to bridge Japan's established financial markets with the rapidly expanding global digital asset ecosystem. The report, authored by the DCC's "On-Chain Settled
payments
SBI Ripple Asia has signed a basic agreement with Tobu Top Tours to realize a new payment platform centered on proprietary tokens issued by SBI Ripple Asia for each partner company and organization. Through this initiative, SBI Ripple Asia will integrate NFTs planned and operated by Tobu Top Tours with
private equity
SBI Securities, Shinsei Trust & Banking, Tokio Marine Asset Management, and BOOSTRY have jointly developed Japan's first public offering scheme for security tokens of specified beneficial interest-issuing trusts that realize PE investment, and will collaborate on its public offering. Expansion of the PE Market In recent years, asset
tokenization
SBI Digital Markets has successfully launched its first tranche of luxury wine structured notes in Korea and Thailand, with an exclusive selection of fine wines acquired directly from prestigious chateaus in Bordeaux and Burgundy, France, and Piedmont, Italy. The notes were fully subscribed in Korea by Kyobo Life Insurance and
stablecoin
SBI Shinsei Bank is preparing to launch a digital currency for its corporate clients, with a target launch around fiscal 2026. By connecting to a global payment network pioneered by a leading U.S. financial institution, the bank aims to provide instant and low-cost international transactions, leveraging modern financial technology
payments
The European Central Bank's Legal Conference was held on September 1 & 2, titled "Building Europe's Autonomy: Law, Institutions, Cooperation." It included a panel on "Resilience, autonomy and cooperation in payments and clearing systems," with the following brief: Enhancing payment and clearing
tokenization
Startale Group is building digital infrastructure at the intersection of culture, finance, and technology. Rooted in Japan—home to some of the world’s most influential cultural exports—the company is creating systems designed for global scale, enabling industries to evolve, grow, and reach audiences worldwide. Startale Group develops products
tokenization
What a day in Osaka on Friday! In a series of coordinated announcements SBI Holdings unveiled a multi-faceted strategy to build and dominate the next generation of digital finance. Through landmark partnerships with global crypto leaders Startale Group, Ripple, and Circle, as well as Japanese financial titan Sumitomo Mitsui Banking