The view that blockchain will support the resurgence of Japan's economy has gained traction, while regulatory reforms and corporate initiatives involving digital securities and stablecoins are advancing in parallel.
Against the backdrop of a strong Japanese equity market, efforts to use blockchain to manage funds more efficiently are accelerating. The government has decided on an amendment to bring cryptoassets under the framework of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, advancing regulatory clarification.
The regulatory changes are expected to expand the digital securities market, and Japanese companies are issuing digital securities backed by real estate and corporate bonds. Cumulative issuance has reached ¥355.2 billion, with ¥85.9 billion newly issued in February 2026.
The 3 megabanks aim to begin real-world transactions using yen-denominated stablecoins during fiscal 2026, and issuers backed by central bank-issued currency are considered important.
As a specific initiative, AZ-COM丸和ホールディングス has invested approximately ¥1 billion in JPYC and plans to work jointly on building a platform for automatic settlement when deliveries are completed. These initiatives are intended to reduce idle funds by promoting systems that can move money within seconds.