The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation has announced that TOPPAN Edge is the first Japanese qualified vLEI Issuer (QVI) in the verifiable Legal Entity Identifier (vLEI) ecosystem.

As a QVI, TOPPAN Edge will issue and manage vLEI credentials to organizations looking to enhance trust and transparency in various global manufacturing and financial use-cases, such as supply chain management, international trade, financial transactions involving cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. The company also plans to expand its services by providing a Software as a Service (SaaS)-based system to promote the broader adoption of vLEI in Japan.

The vLEI is a globally standardized form of digital organizational identity powered by GLEIF, serving as a secure counterpart to the Legal Entity Identifier. By equipping organizations and their representatives with cryptographically verifiable identities, the vLEI aims to provide a comprehensive solution that addresses challenges arising from digitalization through a global digital trust ecosystem.

More information on TOPPAN Edge becoming a Japanese qualified vLEI Issuer

The service is set to be piloted in September 2025 by the BRP Consortium Business Site Digital Certification Research and Development Working Group, which represents a private-sector initiative focused on supply chain considerations for semiconductors and ICT equipment. The pilot will also explore how vLEI can verify the existence and authenticity of institutions to support semiconductor business site supply chain management.

The approval of TOPPAN Edge as a QVI is anticipated to facilitate sustainable economic growth in the region by addressing real-world challenges, such as increasing transparency and resilience across the global value chain. It will also work towards breaking down trade barriers through digitalization and bridging the gap between traditional finance and digital assets.

As a QVI, TOPPAN Edge is expected to ensure the authenticity of institutions and their affiliated individuals in the digital world, thereby contributing to the development of an efficient and secure international transaction environment.