Wednesday, 26 August, 2026
Japan Fast-Tracks Markets with Blockchain Real-Time Trading
By TechShots Studio
Japan is preparing a new payment infrastructure to enable instant, 24/7 settlement of stocks and government bonds using blockchain technology. A study group combining the Financial Services Agency, Ministry of Finance, Bank of Japan, and top banks will form this summer. Target development plans are set for early 2027, with operations potentially launching by the early 2030s to leapfrog legacy multi-day delays.
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