Speaking at Host Panel Discussions and More at "FIN/SUM2024" Hosted by Nikkei and Financial Services Agency
～Discussing Stablecoin Remittance/Payment Revolution and web3 Business Scalability and Possibilities Converging on Japan Open Chain with Experts～
G.U.Technologies Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEOs: Takaaki Inaba, Hidekazu Kondo), which develops and provides web3 infrastructure, will speak at the host panel discussion, demo stage, and workshop at "FIN/SUM2024 Finance that Brings 'Happy' Growth" hosted by Nikkei Inc. and the Financial Services Agency, to be held from March 5th to 8th. This time, we will discuss the revolution in remittance and payment domains brought about by domestic bank-issued stablecoins expected to be issued and distributed this year, as well as the scalability and possibilities of web3 business deployed on the Japan-made blockchain infrastructure "Japan Open Chain" that supports it, with representatives of startups active at the forefront of web3 business, financial institutions working on proof-of-concept experiments toward stablecoin issuance, and representatives from the Financial Services Agency.
◽️ Our Speaking Schedule
1. Host Panel Discussion【March 6 (Wed) 16:50-17:40】
'The Impact of RWA (Real World Assets)'
The U.S. SEC has approved the Bitcoin spot ETF (exchange-traded fund), which had long been a pending issue. Additionally, traditional financial institutions have begun rapidly exploring the possibilities of RWA (Real World Assets), which involves tokenizing physical assets such as deposits and bonds. Although this field faces many regulatory issues, what kind of world will emerge beyond it? Startup founders challenging new business models at the forefront will discuss.
【Speakers】
Yuto Morikawa (Ginco, President and CEO) Masakazu Kikuchi (Secured Finance AG, Founder and CEO) Yukio Wakahara (Financial Services Agency, Counselor, Planning and Market Office) Hidekazu Kondo (Japan Open Chain Founder, Our Company's CTO)
Moderator:
Ryosuke Ushida (Financial Services Agency, Director-General, Innovation Promotion Office, Chief Fintech Officer)
2. Panel Discussion【March 7 (Thu) 13:40-14:10】
'Fintech Evolution Brought by Stablecoins ～Use Cases and Possibilities of Stablecoins Promoting Fintech～'
Together with stakeholders involved in stablecoins that will soon be issued, we will discuss use cases such as DX policy utilization and further fintech evolution. Stablecoins are expected to be used for programmability through smart contracts, instant and transparent settlement, international remittance, realization of new business models through large-scale micropayments, creation of new investment opportunities through tokenization, and as web3 payment methods for RWAs and NFTs. 【Speakers】
Sadanori Shibuya (Minna Bank, Service Planning Group, Group Leader) Yosuke Shiraishi (Japan Cryptoasset Business Association, Stablecoin Division Chair) Hidekazu Kondo (Japan Open Chain Founder, Our Company's CTO)
Moderator:
Takaaki Inaba (Japan Open Chain Founder, Our Company's CEO)
3. Demo Stage【March 6 (Wed) 12:20-12:40】
'Scalability and Possibilities of Stablecoins and web3 Business Converging on Japan Open Chain (JOC)'
The fully Ethereum-compatible public blockchain "Japan Open Chain (JOC)" is a blockchain platform that supports domestic bank stablecoin issuance and major corporate web3 business. Through collaboration with domestic and international IT and web3 partners, it generates diverse use cases. With web3 browsers and wallets already compatible with JOC, web3 payments such as RWAs and NFTs will become easier, and further acceleration of JOC usage is expected. 【Speaker】
Takaaki Inaba (Japan Open Chain Founder, Our Company's CEO)
▼Related Press Release: https://www.jbfd.org/news/layerzero
◽️ "FIN/SUM2024" Event Overview
Event Name: FIN/SUM2024
Date: March 5 (Tue) ~ 8 (Fri)
Location: Marunouchi Building Hall (Marunouchi Building 7F), Marunouchi Building Conference Square (8F), 2-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Host: Nikkei Inc., Financial Services Agency
Official Site: https://www.finsum.jp/
◽️ Public Blockchain Emphasizing Legal and Technical Practicality, Optimal for Business: 'Japan Open Chain'
While there are several blockchain networks in the world, in reality, many have unclear operating entities or have legal and technical issues, making it difficult to promote web3 business on such blockchains. With various problems occurring on problematic chains, including fraud, blockchains that comply with laws of each country and enable secure business operations are being sought. Therefore, Japan Open Chain was established to promote web3 business for people worldwide as a public chain emphasizing legal and technical practicality, with Japanese companies as validators (blockchain operating partners), while achieving full Ethereum compatibility with high-speed and low-cost fees, necessary and sufficient decentralization, high security performance, and stability.
◽️ Recruiting Companies to Participate as Validators of Japan Open Chain
The Japan Open Chain consortium is recruiting domestic companies wishing to participate as validators, the chain's co-operators. For others interested in business utilizing Japan Open Chain, please feel free to contact us. ▼Japan Open Chain Official Site: https://www.japanopenchain.org/
◽️ About G.U.Technologies Inc.
With "IT×Finance" as our keyword, we are an engineer collective composed of members with experience in financial AI system development, innovative web browser "Lunascape" development and operation, megabank system construction, and management who have received the Microsoft Innovation Award, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Software Product of the Year Award, and been selected as one of AERA magazine's "100 People to Rebuild Japan." We are a startup company capable of consulting to lead the blockchain revolution. Furthermore, we have joined the Blockchain Collaborative Consortium (BCCC) and the Japan Blockchain Association (JBA), working to popularize safe and secure web3 business through reliable blockchain technology and knowledge. We also provide the "G.U. Development Program," a web3 business implementation support program that assists with consultation and development for various issues that arise when entering web3 business utilizing blockchain technology. For those considering web3 business such as issuing NFT membership cards or NFT tickets, we provide business planning support services and advice on not only technical but also legal aspects.