Japan Plans to Launch a Blockchain-Based, 24/7 Japanese Government Bond Trading System as Early as 2026
Source:
asia.nikkei.com
According to Nikkei Asia, Japan plans to introduce a blockchain-based, round-the-clock government bond (JGB) trading system as early as 2026, aiming to reduce transaction costs and improve trading efficiency. Meanwhile, several major banks and securities firms will actively advance the tokenization of bond trading this year. Japanese authorities expect that the implementation of tokenized securities trading systems will significantly enhance capital utilization efficiency.