Crypto assets are a bridge between the two worlds. Synergy created by the crypto asset exchange OKJ - Interview with Daisuke Yakaku

What do you think about the current Web 3.0 field?

Daisuke Hakkaku (hereinafter, Hakkaku): There are many different definitions of Web 3.0, and they are broad. I would like to talk about the crypto assets that OKJ handles.

First, crypto assets are an item that bridges Web 3.0 with the world outside of Web 3.0. You need crypto assets to enter and exit Web 3.0. This is due to the nature of crypto assets, which are a means to "move" and "exchange" value on the blockchain.

Second, they also have an element as a financial product. At present, they may be seen as more of an "investment" than an "exchange." From the perception of something mysterious that was associated with "virtual" a generation ago, we now see a trend in which the value of crypto assets is formed from practical practicality and operational examples, such as trends in network applications and DePIN cases.

Furthermore, if cryptocurrency ETFs are circulated in Japan in the future, we can expect institutional and professional investors to enter the market in earnest, and we can expect revitalization in the "financial" aspect, such as changes in the quality and quantity of physical liquidity. Fortunately, Japan has an environment for holding cryptocurrency, and there is a wealth of assets that can be used on Web 3.0, and active discussions are being held by the government and industry groups. OKJ will also promote the spread of Web 3.0.

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What kind of appeal do you want to deliver through your company's projects and services, and what do you want to achieve?

Hakkaku: OKJ is a cryptocurrency exchange registered with the Financial Services Agency and is the Japanese subsidiary of one of the world's leading OK Group. In the future, we hope to create a world where more people can experience cryptocurrency and Web 3.0 becomes more familiar. To achieve this, safety and security are more important than anything else. Cryptocurrency exchanges registered with the Financial Services Agency are fully compliant with various legal requirements, such as trusteeship protection of customers' assets and cold wallet storage. There are several other registered companies besides OKJ, but we believe it is important to ensure that cryptocurrency transactions are conducted safely with registered companies.

Each registered company has its own characteristics and personality. I think that users will choose services according to their preferences depending on these characteristics. In this regard, we believe that OKJ's characteristics are its pursuit of trading services and costs that will satisfy even high-end users, overwhelming speed, and individual support for corporations.

In addition, we would like to further promote the Web 3.0 field through collaboration with all players related to Web 3.0, such as cooperating with NFT projects, in addition to cryptocurrency trading services. In addition, as a foreign-affiliated company, we will provide generous support to bridge overseas projects and Japanese companies and produce results that make 1 + 1 equal 3.

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Profile

◉ Daisuke Hakkaku

COO, Executive Officer, OKCoin Japan Co., Ltd.

After joining a financial IT company, he was in charge of supporting the introduction of stock trading systems and new business ventures. In 2018, he was involved in the establishment of a cryptocurrency exchange and was responsible for the business registration and handling of cryptocurrencies, which was the first scheme in Japan. In 2022, he joined OKCoin Japan Co., Ltd.