Japan eyes blockchain for instant stock, government bond settlement, Nikkei reports

Aug 26 : Japan is preparing to set up a payment infrastructure to enable instantaneous settlement of transactions in stocks and Japanese government bonds using blockchain technology, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Wednesday.The Financial Services Agency, the Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Japan and financial instit

FinanceGovernment, central bank to launch framework for next-gen payment infrastructureThe Bank of Japan and other agencies look to launch the new settlement system within the next few years. (Photo by Nanami Sato)SHIKO UEDA and KOSUKE TAKEUCHIAugust 26, 2026 02:00 JSTTOKYO -- Japan is set to begin work on a next-gener