Today Japan’s BitFlyer unveiled its latest blockchain offering, a shareholder voting solution for annual meetings. As a result of COVID-19, companies are running hybrid shareholder meetings where shareholders can ask questions and vote via internet video links. BitFlyer intends its solution to address the issue of securing voting and confirming identity.
The company is known for its Japanese cryptocurrency exchange. But it also has a blockchain division that works with enterprises. Last year it was announced that Sumitomo Corporation was working with the company on a home rental contract platform.
According to Crunchbase, BitFlyer raised $37.3 million in financing and its website shows big financial backers, including SMBC, Mizuho, MUFG, Dai-ichi Life, SBI, dentsu and Recruit.
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