Japan plans to issue digital treasury bond bonds managed by blockchain in 2026

According to Nihon Keizai Shimbun, many major Japanese banks and securities companies plan to issue Japanese treasury bond bonds in the form of digital securities in 2026, and manage them through the blockchain to achieve 7 × 24 hour transactions. Relevant institutions will introduce Japanese yen denominated stablecoins for fund settlement on the blockchain, in order to reduce settlement costs, accelerate delivery speed, and improve the efficiency of institutional investors' fund utilization. At present, financial institutions are jointly promoting the design of relevant infrastructure and systems.