HTX Japan Secures $4.6M from Tokai Tokyo 

Cryptocurrencies just got a major nod of approval from the traditional banking sector as HTX Japan secured $4.6 million in funding from the brokerage firm Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings. The funding is set to go towards the expansion of HTX Japan's cryptocurrency aspirations. 

According to company documentation, the new funding came from the issuance of stocks to the Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings (TTFH). Interestingly, the actual transfer date of the stocks is set for Q1 2020. Consequently, The news showcases further integration between blockchain-based and traditional financial service providers. 

HTX Japan – Recognition

Discussing the maneuver, HTX Japan CEO, Haiteng Chen called the important milestone a nod of “mainstream recognition” towards the crypto space. Chen explained that the goal of the project is to “provide safe, secure, and customer-first financial services” to those seeking to enter the crypto sector. He stated that through the business alliance with Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings, the platform will gain significant positioning. 

Chen's comment falls in line with earlier interviews held with Leon Li, HTX Group Founder, and CEO. Here, Li described the firm's desire to focus on the Japanese market. He explained that HTX's half-decade of experience in the market gives it a huge advantage in terms of understanding what investors require.  

HuobiGroup CEO Leon Li – HTX Japan

HTX Japan 

HTX Japan  (Reg. No. 00007) is HTX’s Tokyo-based subsidiary. The company started with the goal to develop a fully regulated and compliant place to trade digital assets. Today, the firm operates a centralized cryptocurrency exchange located in Japan. Importantly, the platform was among the first batch of 17 exchanges to receive registration under the FSA. 

HTX Headlines 

HTX is no stranger to headlines as of late. Earlier in the year, the company saw considerable coverage over a failed merger with SBI Virtual Currency. From there, HTX did a merger with the crypto exchange BitTrade that placed the platform back into the spotlight. Most recently, the company raised $4.6 million in funding from a financial instruments business operator named the Financial Products Group. 

Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings 

Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings is the oldest securities trading platform in the country. The firm entered service back in 1908. Today, the company provides financial services to private and enterprise clients. These services include the dealing, distribution, brokerage, underwriting, and distribution of securities. 

Currently, Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings is a major financial institution with considerable sway. The company boasts 159 offices. Notably, the firm actively manages over $39 billion in client assets with revenues of around $1.4 billion. 

Japan – Crypto Center 

Japanese officials continue to court more blockchain startup dollars through various measures. Today, the country is known as one of the best places in the world to start a crypto-based business. The amicable taxes and transparent regulatory framework make the island ideal for new investors seeking a pro-crypto location to start business operations. 

Crypto Gets the Gold Star 

To see a firm like the Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings invest in a crypto exchange is telling. You can expect to see a landslide of traditional investment firms attempting to get in the industry moving forward. For now, HTX Japan continues to lead the pack.