by Norbert Gehrke
The eXponential Finance Podcast is produced in co-operation with Tokyo FinTech (https://tokyofintech.com/), covering Finance & FinTech themes in Japan and beyond. Tokyo FinTech looks to inform, inspire and innovate in the financial services sector in Japan. Our community of more than 3,300 individual members attends regular fintech, insurtech, regtech, payments, blockchain & crypto events. We also have an established Medium Publication (https://medium.com/tokyo-fintech) and a number of international community partnerships with like-minded FinTech associations around the globe.
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December 25, 2024
<p>In this episode of the eXponential Finance Podcast, we explore the challenges foreign residents face when opening bank accounts in Japan. </p> <p>Declan Somers, Chief Executive Officer of Mobal Communications, the owner of MobalPay, shares his unique journey to & from Japan to Ireland, working in telecoms, and their impactful work in Malawi. </p> <p>The discussion dives into the features and impact of their mobile pay product, how it aids the foreign community in Japan, and their charitable coffee business supporting Malawian children. </p> <p>Key topics include the transition from physical SIM cards to eSIMs, the integration of point systems for payments, and the growing importance of Asian residents in Japan. </p> <p>Declan also addresses fraud prevention, the benefits of prepaid cards, and the significance of trust and physical presence in financial services.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Produced in collaboration with Tokyo FinTech. If you have an interesting story to share with our audience, and would like to appear on the podcast, please contact us via </p> <p><a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>We also publish a weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", which we invite you to subscribe to: </p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7048203270833524736/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7048203270833524736/</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>You can also find us on....</p> <p>Home Page: <a href="https://tokyofintech.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tokyofintech.com/</a></p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/tokyofintech/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/tokyofintech/</a></p> <p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TokyoFinTech" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/TokyoFinTech</a></p> <p>Blog: <a href="https://www.fintechobserver.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.fintechobserver.com</a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/tokyofintech" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/tokyofintech</a></p> <p>Meetup: <a href="https://www.meetup.com/tokyofintech/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://lu.ma/japanfintechobserver?utm_source=spotify</a> </p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exponentialfinance/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exponentialfinance/support</a>
October 14, 2024
<p>This panel at the WebX conference held on August 28 & 29 in.Tokyo focuses on the intersection of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and digital assets, exploring the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency investment products. </p> <p>The speakers, representing a diverse range of financial and blockchain companies, discuss the implications of crypto ETFs, the regulatory environment surrounding these products, and the broader impact on both traditional finance and the digital asset ecosystem. </p> <p>They share insights on market trends, investor sentiment, and the potential future of tokenized securities and digital asset investment vehicles.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Produced in collaboration with Tokyo FinTech. If you have an interesting story to share with our audience, and would like to appear on the podcast, please contact us via </p> <p><a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>We also publish a weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", which we invite you to subscribe to: </p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7048203270833524736/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7048203270833524736/</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>You can also find us on....</p> <p>Home Page: <a href="https://tokyofintech.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tokyofintech.com/</a></p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/tokyofintech/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/tokyofintech/</a></p> <p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TokyoFinTech" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/TokyoFinTech</a></p> <p>Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/tokyo-fintech" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://medium.com/tokyo-fintech</a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/tokyofintech" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/tokyofintech</a></p> <p>Meetup: <a href="https://www.meetup.com/tokyofintech/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://lu.ma/japanfintechobserver?utm_source=spotify</a> </p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exponentialfinance/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exponentialfinance/support</a>
September 26, 2024
<p>Join us as we dive deep with Chino-san from Binance, exploring the transformation of Japan's financial market through digitalization and cutting-edge technologies. </p> <p>From his career journey at traditional exchanges to pivotal roles at Kraken and Binance, discover why Binance stands out in revolutionizing the Japanese crypto industry. </p> <p>Understand the challenges and opportunities within Japan's financial and crypto sectors, including regulatory landscapes, token listings, and the introduction of stablecoins and ETFs. </p> <p>This episode offers a comprehensive view of the future of digital finance in Japan. 01:08 Introduction to Japanese Financial Market 01:27 Career Journey and Aspirations 03:53 Transition to Binance 05:00 Overview of Japanese Crypto Market 09:11 Binance's First Year in Japan 11:46 Regulatory Landscape and Token Listing 16:27. Challenges and Opportunities in IEOs 23:08 Stablecoins and Liquidity Solutions 25:45 ETFs and Market Liquidity 31:28. Future Plans and Innovations 36:15. Conclusion and Final Thoughts</p> <p><br></p> <p>Produced in collaboration with Tokyo FinTech. If you have an interesting story to share with our audience, and would like to appear on the podcast, please contact us via </p> <p><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>We also publish a weekly LinkedIn newsletter, the "Japan FinTech Observer", which we invite you to subscribe to: </p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7048203270833524736/">https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7048203270833524736/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>You can also find us on....</p> <p>Home Page: <a href="https://tokyofintech.com/">https://tokyofintech.com/</a></p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/tokyofintech/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/tokyofintech/</a></p> <p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TokyoFinTech">https://twitter.com/TokyoFinTech</a></p> <p>Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/tokyo-fintech">https://medium.com/tokyo-fintech</a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/tokyofintech">https://www.youtube.com/c/tokyofintech</a></p> <p>Meetup: <a href="https://www.meetup.com/tokyofintech/">https://lu.ma/japanfintechobserver?utm_source=spotify</a> </p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exponentialfinance/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exponentialfinance/support</a>
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