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Japan targets early 2030s launch for blockchain-based stock and bond settlement system
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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Japan plans to launch a blockchain-based settlement system for stocks and government bonds by the early 2030s, aiming to digitize reserve accounts into tokens for instant settlements between financial institutions.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it between 25 Aug 2026 and 26 Aug 2026.
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Japan's move to digitize interbank settlements will speed trading and cut reinvestment delays, handing fintech founders a rare opening to embed early blockchain capabilities with major banks.
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2 sources · first reported 25 Aug 2026 · latest 26 Aug 2026
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