JSCC, Mizuho Financial Group, Nomura Holdings, and Digital Asset Holdings have launched a proof-of-concept trial to manage Japanese government bond (JGB) collateral on the Canton Network blockchain, targeting 24/7 real-time cross-border settlement and testing legal validity under Japanese law.
Japan Exchange Group (JPX) plans to launch crypto ETFs as early as 2027, pending legislative and tax reforms. Inspired by US Bitcoin ETF success, the move aims to integrate digital assets into Japan’s traditional financial system.
Japan Exchange Group (JPX) plans to list cryptocurrency ETFs as early as 2027, pending legislative and tax reforms. Regulators are considering reclassifying crypto assets as financial instruments under the FIEA. The move follows successful U.S. bitcoin ETFs and aims to attract institutional investors.
Japan Exchange Group (JPX) is preparing to launch cryptocurrency ETFs as early as 2027, pending legislative and tax reforms. This initiative marks Japan's shift toward integrating digital assets into its traditional financial system, inspired by the success of US bitcoin ETFs. Regulators are considering reclassifying cryptocurrencies under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.
Japan’s JSCC, Mizuho, Nomura and Digital Asset have launched a proof-of-concept to test onchain management and 24/7 settlement of Japanese government bond collateral on Canton Network through September 2026.
Digital Asset Holdings is nearing a $300 million funding round led by a16z crypto at a $2 billion valuation. Its Canton Network, focused on privacy and compliance for banks, has attracted Visa, Goldman Sachs, and DTCC. The raise signals growing institutional confidence in tokenized asset infrastructure.
Four major Japanese financial giants, together with Japan Securities Clearing Corporation, have launched a blockchain pilot for government bond trading. The project selects Canton Network to test 24/7 trading and real-time collateral transfers with tokenized JGBs, running until September.
Four major Japanese financial groups, led by JSCC of JPX, launch a government bond tokenization pilot on Canton Network, testing 24/7 trading and legal status of tokenized JGBs until September 2026. The project could set a precedent for institutional asset on-chain adoption.
