Japan's MUFG to launch instant JGB transactions via blockchain

CryptocurrenciesStep will eliminate current repo settlement cycle of 1 day or longerMUFG looks to use tokenized money market funds and a stablecoin to carry out blockchain-based JGB repo trades. (Photo by Jo Miyaguchi)MIYU FUKAWAAugust 13, 2026 01:01 JSTTOKYO -- Japan's leading bank Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group plans to offer instantaneous settlements of certain Japanese government bond transactions by using blockchain technology, Nikkei has learned.Read NextCryptocurrenciesJapan logistics provider for Amazon to use JPYC stablecoin in operationsFinanceJapan's blockchain-based security tokens to open to foreign investorsEquitiesSBI to enable 24-hour on-chain trading for Japan stock fund with Singapore partnerFinanceJapan plans start of round-the-clock JGB trading on blockchainCryptocurren