crypto
Splendid experience to moderate the panel on Crypto ETFs at the WebX FinTech Expo in Osaka on Friday, sharing the stage with Takashi Takamura, Country Head at Franklin Templeton Japan, Tomoya Asakura, Chief Executive Officer at SBI Global Asset Management, and Eugene Cheung, Chief Commercial Officer at OSL, covering the
cryptocurrency exchange
Coincheck Group reported a mixed first quarter for fiscal year 2026, characterized by a challenging crypto market that impacted trading revenues, but underscored by significant strategic progress and strong underlying growth in its user base and assets. First, we did not make any money. Gary Simanson, CEO Coincheck Group Total
broker/dealer
Following the announcement of their strategic partnership in November 2024, BridgeWise and Rakuten Securities are launching their advanced StockWise equity analysis solution on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Rakuten Securities will provide its over 12 million customers with free access to cutting-edge investment insights for Japanese and U.S. equities, powered
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
carbon credit
Carbon credits are expected to play an important role in achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, including providing incentives for decarbonization efforts. With the full-scale operation of the emissions trading system starting from fiscal year 2026, further expansion and diversification of trading is anticipated. Under these circumstances, similar to other financial
broker/dealer
PostPrime's consolidated subsidiary, TakaTrade, has received permission from the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry to operate as a commodity futures trading company under the Commodity Futures Trading Act. Additionally, on the same date, the company joined the Japan Commodity
carbon credit
Carbon EX has launched a white label offering for its carbon credit and emissions trading platform, "Carbon EX." This new service enables local governments and regional financial institutions to build their own branded carbon credit trading platforms, helping foster regionally-driven carbon economies and promoting local sustainability. Challenges and
carbon credit
Ginco has suplied blockchain technology to e-dash Corporation, which has been commissioned by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to develop and operate the "Carbon Credit Market of Tokyo", a carbon credit market for businesses launched by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in March 2025 to achieve its goal of halving
capital markets
The pursuit of a vibrant and inclusive Japanese equity market necessitates constant adaptation and innovation. Recognizing the need to broaden investor participation and revitalize market dynamics, the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) convened a study group dedicated to exploring the reduction of investment units. The study group released its comprehensive report
carbon credit
Carbon EX has supported the registration of Japan's first "J-Credit Project utilizing joint delivery" by Logisteed. This project is a groundbreaking initiative that leads to decarbonization in the logistics industry and the construction of a sustainable supply chain. Carbon EX is a joint venture between ASUENE
broker/dealer
Alpaca, a self-clearing broker-dealer and brokerage infrastructure API, announced its $52 million Series C funding round today from its new office in Manhattan, New York. This significant milestone further accelerates Alpaca’s global expansion and development of its industry-leading product offerings. This round saw participation from both new and returning
trading
Woodstock, which operates the Gen Z-focused social investment app woodstock.club, has launched a new basket trading feature that allows users to purchase portfolios based on the Woodstock app users' average performance, which outperforms market averages such as the S&P500 and Nasdaq. With this feature, users can