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What The FinTech by Medhy SouidiAuthor: Medhy Souidi
What The Fintech, the podcast where we dive into the world of FinTech / Innovation! Hosted by Medhy Souidi, this engaging podcast series invites you on an exciting journey to explore the latest trends, breakthroughs, and game-changing startups in the fintech landscape. Each episode features in-depth conversations with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, visionaries who share their unique insights, inspiring stories, and valuable advice. From exploring the secrets behind successful fintech startups to discussing emerging technologies and market trends, WTF fascinating and informative experience Language: en Genres: Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#WTF57 - What The FinTech - Mercari Group - Merpay - Mercoin
Tuesday, 22 July, 2025
What happens when Japan’s biggest marketplace decides to reinvent finance from the inside out?In this episode of What The FinTech, Medhy Souidi sits down with Takeshi Nagasawa, the visionary CEO of Fintech at Mercari Group—the force behind Merpay and Mercoin, two of Japan’s most impactful financial platforms.From embedding credit into mobile payments to launching one of the most trusted crypto exchanges in Japan, Takeshi shares how Mercari is not just a platform to sell your old sneakers—but a launchpad for transforming how money works in everyday life.🔍 What you’ll learn in this episode:How Merpay Smart Money is helping unbanked and underbanked users access credit using behavioral dataWhy Japan’s fintech ecosystem is evolving slower—but smarter—and what others can learn from itBehind-the-scenes of Mercoin’s meteoric rise and how crypto is being integrated into loyalty and daily paymentsWhat it takes to innovate responsibly in one of the most compliance-conscious markets in the world💡 Whether you're curious about embedded finance, crypto adoption, mobile wallets, or the future of fintech in Japan and beyond—this episode is packed with insights, strategy, and leadership lessons from one of the region’s top innovators.👉 Don’t miss this deep dive into marketplace-driven finance and the next wave of consumer fintech.Hit play, subscribe, and let’s rethink the future of money together.#WhatTheFinTech #WTF82 #Merpay #Mercari #Money2020 #Fintech #Crypto #DigitalPayments #JapanFintech🎙️ Interviewee: Takeshi Nagasawa, CEO of Fintech at Mercari Group🎙️ Host: Medhy Souidi
