MUFG increases its crypto exposure following $41M funding for Zipmex
In the most recent investment round for the Asia-Pacific-focused crypto exchange Zipmex, Thailand’s Bank of Ayudhya (BAY) in which Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) owns a 76.9% share took part. In addition to BAY, two publicly traded Thai media companies and offshore VC funds participated in the $41 million fundraising, accounting for the majority of […]
Coinbase partners with banking giant MUFG to launch officially in Japan
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, has announced its formal opening in Japan in collaboration with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG). The partnership will help to provide a “quick deposit” fiat on-and-off ramp. On Aug. 19, the company led by CEO Brian Armstrong announced the introduction of retail trading products that include […]