Japan

EU and Japan Take Similar Views on Artificial Intelligence
EU and Japan Take Similar Views on Artificial Intelligence
October 09, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), Europe and Japan are reportedly of like minds. “I see a lot of convergence in how we look...

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Binance and MUFB Plan to Launch 3 Stablecoins in Japan
Binance and MUFB Plan to Launch 3 Stablecoins in Japan
September 26, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Binance is planning to launch three stablecoins in Japan next year. The world’s largest cryptocurrency platform is working with Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking...

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Vivid Seats Extends Reach Into Japan With Wavedash Acquisition
Vivid Seats Extends Reach Into Japan With Wavedash Acquisition
August 07, 2023  |  eCommerce

Online ticket marketplace Vivid Seats has extended its reach into Japan with its acquisition of Wavedash. Wavedash, also known as WD Holdings, is an online ticket marketplace...

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Report: SoftBank Considers US Listing for PayPay Business
Report: SoftBank Considers US Listing for PayPay Business
July 12, 2023  |  IPO

SoftBank may be heading stateside to list its PayPay payments business following news that it is considering a U.S. listing. The potential listing is driven by New York’s...

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Coin Use Plummets in Japan as Consumers Rethink Savings
Coin Use Plummets in Japan as Consumers Rethink Savings
July 11, 2023  |  Cash

High inflation in Japan has had an unintended victim: the piggy bank. As the Financial Times (FT) noted Monday (July 10) in a report on...

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Buy Now Expanding B2B Platform for Japanese Fashion Industry Worldwide
Buy Now Expanding B2B Platform for Japanese Fashion Industry Worldwide
June 18, 2023  |  B2B Payments

Buy Now is expanding its B2B platform for the Japanese fashion industry worldwide. Formerly called FORSEE and focused on connecting Japanese designer brands with domestic vendors,...

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Japan Readying Legislation to Boost Competition Among App Stores
Japan Readying Legislation to Boost Competition Among App Stores
June 18, 2023  |  Digital Payments

Japan is looking to boost competition among app stores and payments. A government panel released a report Friday (June 16) saying that app store operators...

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Mexico and Malaysia Poised for Massive Real-Time Payments Growth by 2026
Mexico and Malaysia Poised for Massive Real-Time Payments Growth by 2026
May 01, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

Real-time payment systems have become increasingly popular around the world due to the rise of digital payments and the need for faster and more efficient...

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Italy’s Mobile Wallet Use Rises, Despite Government Cash Chaos
Italy’s Mobile Wallet Use Rises, Despite Government Cash Chaos
February 14, 2023  |  Payment Methods

PYMNTS’ Q3 2022 ConnectedEconomy™ Index, “How the World Does Digital,” finds that consumers globally are increasingly incorporating digital tools, transactions and activities into their daily...

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