{"id":6766,"date":"2026-01-19T22:37:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T13:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/?p=6766"},"modified":"2026-01-22T12:21:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T03:21:30","slug":"jss2-speakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/news\/announcement\/6766","title":{"rendered":"Japan Stablecoin Summit #2 Announces First Speakers, Featuring the Financial Services Agency, JPYC, and Leading Domestic Players"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/JSS2-for-peatix_251218.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6167\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pacific Meta Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ward, Tokyo; CEO: Shota Iwasaki), in collaboration with TOKI, KDDI, and Progmat, will hold the business event specialized in stablecoins, &#8220;Japan Stablecoin Summit #2.&#8221; In this release, we are disclosing the information of the speakers scheduled to appear at this event for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This event is the second installment of Japan&#8217;s largest stablecoin event, which was held in September 2025 and received great acclaim. Following the previous session, it is one of Japan&#8217;s largest* in-person events where discussions are held on the themes of stablecoin implementation and business utilization from multifaceted perspectives such as regulations, finance, infrastructure, and global trends. The main target audience includes corporate and financial institution representatives considering business utilization in the stablecoin domain, as well as those aiming to grasp the latest trends and engage in networking.<br><br>*Based on organizer research: As a in-person event specialized in stablecoins within Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luma.com\/Japan-Stablecoin-Summit-2\">Click here for free registration<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25ae Background of the Event<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2026, the environment surrounding stablecoins in Japan is reaching a critical phase toward full-scale commercial use, against the backdrop of progress in legislative updates, such as the issuance of JPYC, stablecoin issuance led by banks, and the acceleration of collaboration among multiple major financial institutions. On the other hand, there are many points to be discussed toward social implementation, such as clarifying the advantages compared to existing payment methods, organizing constraints in terms of systems and operations, and designing specific use cases. In light of these trends, this event aims to share the latest stablecoin regulations, the outlook for 2026, and domestic and international cases, while providing a venue for interaction among participants and a catalyst for business concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25ae Event Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Event Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Japan Stablecoin Summit #2<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Date &amp; Time<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 3:30PM\u20138:00PM (Doors open at 3:00PM)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Venue<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>TSUNAGU BASE, 13F Interaction Space, KDDI Takanawa Headquarters Office THE LINKPILLAR1 NORTH, 2-21-1 Takanawa, Minato-ward, Tokyo<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Admission<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Free (Registration required)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Co-Hosts<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>KDDI\u3001Progmat\u3001Pacific Meta\u3001TOKI<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/luma.com\/Japan-Stablecoin-Summit-2\">https:\/\/luma.com\/Japan-Stablecoin-Summit-2<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25ae Speaking Companies and Organizations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following companies and organizations representing the domestic and international stablecoin and blockchain sectors are scheduled to speak at this event:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Financial Services Agency (FSA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JPYC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nikkei Inc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minna no Bank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Securitize Japan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fireblocks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ethereum Foundation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chainalysis Japan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anderson Mori &amp; Tomotsune<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mori Hamada &amp; Matsumoto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u203bSpeakers are subject to addition or change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25ae Program and Speakers (To be added)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many industry key players leading the domestic and international stablecoin markets are scheduled to speak at this event. The lineup of speakers and the latest information will continue to be announced at any time on the event page and through various channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u203bSpeakers are subject to addition or change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Panel Discussion: \u201cOutlook for the Domestic Stablecoin Market in 2026\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/JSS2_panel1JP_FSA-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/JSS2_panel1JP_FSA-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/JSS2_panel1JP_FSA-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/JSS2_panel1JP_FSA-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/JSS2_panel1JP_FSA-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/JSS2_panel1JP_FSA-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting from the timeframe of &#8220;2026,&#8221; we will take a bird&#8217;s-eye view of the outlook for the stablecoin market in Japan from perspectives such as institutional design, financial institution initiatives, and infrastructure progress. We will organize the points that should be kept in mind when considering future business expansion and investment decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*This session will be conducted primarily in Japanese, with English interpretation available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Panel Discussion:\u201dStablecoin usecases in Japan\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/JSS2_panel2JP-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/JSS2_panel2JP-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/JSS2_panel2JP-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/JSS2_panel2JP-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/JSS2_panel2JP-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/JSS2_panel2JP.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on Japan&#8217;s systems, business customs, and market environment, we will discuss &#8220;where and how it is realistic to utilize stablecoins.&#8221; We will explore possibilities and priorities in areas such as payments, business use, and RWA (Real World Asset tokenization).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*This session will be conducted primarily in Japanese, with English interpretation available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Panel Discussion:\u201dWhat Has Stablecoin Changed in the World? \u2015 The Global Shift Already Underway \u2015\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/JSS2_panel1EN_FSA.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6182\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From the perspective of the global market, we will hold a discussion focusing on &#8220;changes already happening in the world.&#8221; We will consider what is actually functioning and what challenges remain in fields such as payments, custody, and blockchain infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u203bThis session is scheduled to be conducted in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Panel Discussion:\u201dThe biggest barrier to stablecoin adoption\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/JSS2025_panel3JP_FSA-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/JSS2025_panel3JP_FSA-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/JSS2025_panel3JP_FSA-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/JSS2025_panel3JP_FSA-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/JSS2025_panel3JP_FSA-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/JSS2025_panel3JP_FSA.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We will organize the challenges likely to be faced in the social implementation of stablecoins from the perspectives of risk, governance, and responsibility design. In particular, we will verbalize the anxieties and concerns that companies and financial institutions outside the blockchain industry tend to feel, and clearly organize the point of &#8220;who bears responsibility to what extent&#8221; in the operation of stablecoins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Please note that speakers are subject to change.<br>*This session will be conducted primarily in Japanese, with English interpretation available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>This event will be held on a pre-registration basis. If you wish to participate, please apply from the following event page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/japanstablecoinsummit-2.peatix.com\/\">Click here for free registration<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25ae Co-hosting Companies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25c6 KDDI<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>KDDI provides telecommunications business and related services. In the Web3 domain, while utilizing security technology and a user interface that is easy to understand even for crypto asset wallet beginners, it is expanding new use cases such as NFTs linked to real-world assets and digital certificates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Official Website:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kddi.com\/\"> https:\/\/www.kddi.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;X (formerly Twitter):<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/alphau_official\"> https:\/\/x.com\/alphau_official<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u25c6 Progmat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Progmat is a startup company building digital asset infrastructure that transforms financial systems. Under the mission of &#8220;connecting society through programmable networks and digitizing all forms of value,&#8221; it provides issuance and management platforms for tokenized securities, stablecoins, and utility tokens. Furthermore, it is advancing the establishment of partnerships aimed at the global expansion of digital asset utilization. As an independent company supported by multiple major institutions in the Japanese financial market, it operates the &#8220;Digital Asset Co-creation Consortium,&#8221; in which more than 200 member companies participate, leading the digital asset ecosystem across various industries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Official Website:<a href=\"https:\/\/progmat.co.jp\/\"> https:\/\/progmat.co.jp\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;X (formerly Twitter):<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/progmat_en\"> https:\/\/x.com\/progmat_en<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u25c6 Pacific Meta<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pacific Meta Inc. is a global professional team specialized in blockchain that, as a &#8220;blockchain accelerator,&#8221; focuses on business investment, consulting, marketing, etc., and provides consistent support from the launch to the exit of domestic and international blockchain projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Official Website:<a href=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/\"> https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/<\/a>en\/&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>X (formerly Twitter):<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/PacificMeta_ja\"> https:\/\/x.com\/PacificMeta<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u25c6 TOKI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TOKI provides a cross-chain bridge that connects different blockchains. In addition to a protocol called IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication), which enables communication between blockchains without requiring trust in a third party, it achieves cross-chain communication with higher security by combining it with its independently developed middleware &#8220;LCP.&#8221; It is also implementing the cross-chain functions for stablecoins issued on the Progmat stablecoin infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>X (formerly Twitter):<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/tokifinance\"> https:\/\/x.com\/tokifinance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official Website:<a href=\"https:\/\/toki.finance\/\"> https:\/\/toki.finance\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25ae Contact Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pacific Meta Inc.\u3000Marketing\uff06PR<\/strong><br>Inquiry Form: <a href=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/contact\/\">https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/contact\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25ae<\/strong>About Pacific Meta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pacific Meta Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Pacific-Meta_logo2-3-1-1024x219.png\" alt=\"Pacific Meta_logo2\" class=\"wp-image-3537\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pacific Meta comprehensively supports the launch and operation of blockchain businesses, from business strategy planning to token design, fundraising, and marketing. As a global team that has supported over 150 projects in three years since its founding and has been involved in projects from more than 41 countries worldwide, it supports business development from both Japan and overseas. To ensure that businesses utilizing blockchain and tokens reach social implementation quickly, it provides partnership in all aspects, including human resources, know-how, networks, and investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u3010Company Profile\u3011<br>Location: 8F Hamamatsucho PREX, 2-2-12 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo<br>Representative: President and CEO, Shota Iwasaki<br>Date of Establishment: August 10, 2022<br>Business Activities: Blockchain Accelerator Business<br>&#8211; Consulting<br>&#8211; Marketing<br>&#8211; Partnership<br>&#8211; Token Consulting<br>&#8211; Fundraising Support<br>&#8211; Security Token Issuance Support<br>&#8211; Stablecoin Issuance Support<br>Capital: 630 million yen (including capital reserves)<br>Official Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/\">https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pacific Meta Inc. 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