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#JapanTokenizesGovernmentBonds
Japan is making a decisive move toward modernizing its government bond market through blockchain technology, with plans to launch 24/7 trading of tokenized Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs) by the end of 2025. This initiative represents one of the most significant institutional adoptions of tokenized real-world assets by a major economy.
A consortium of Japan's top financial institutions, including the three domestic megabanks—Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Mizuho Bank, and Sumitomo Mitsui Bank—alongside SBI Securities, Daiwa Securities, BlackRock Japan, and the Japan Securities Finance Co., is spearheading this transformation. Progmat, a blockchain infrastructure company, is leading the Digital Asset Co-Creation Consortium (DCC) to establish the technical framework for this ambitious project.
The proposed system will tokenize the economic rights attached to JGBs while keeping the underlying bonds managed on the Bank of Japan's book-entry system. This hybrid approach enables real-time settlement (T+0) and 24/7 trading capabilities without compromising the legal status of the bonds under existing regulations. The framework also incorporates on-chain repo transactions using stablecoins, potentially revolutionizing the $1.6 trillion repo market.
International participants including Secured Finance AG, Ava Labs (Avalanche), and Digital Asset (Canton Network) are contributing expertise from global tokenized securities markets. A proof-of-concept trial is already underway, exploring digital collateral management using the Canton Network to achieve sophisticated, real-time collateral transactions around the clock.
This initiative promises substantial benefits: reduced administrative tasks, improved operational efficiency, lower transaction costs, and enhanced liquidity. By bringing JGBs in line with digitally-native assets, Japan aims to meet growing investor demands for continuous availability and seamless trading in the digital space.
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