Japan Financial Services Agency Expands On-Chain Finance Integration Plan

The Japan Financial Services Agency is advancing plans to apply on-chain finance to actual financial services and infrastructure, according to CoinPost. In its 2026 financial administration operational guidelines, the agency stated it will examine technological, regulatory, and institutional challenges through public-private pilots and consultations while ensuring user protection and financial system stability. To align with the AI era, the agency will establish an on-chain finance forum to discuss implementation strategies. It aims to promote on-chain payment adoption, connect with existing financial infrastructure, and review measures such as shortening securities settlement periods and enhancing systems in preparation for broader asset tokenization.