{"id":6547,"date":"2025-10-29T18:35:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T09:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/?post_type=report&#038;p=6547"},"modified":"2025-10-29T18:37:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T09:37:34","slug":"event-jss2025","status":"publish","type":"report","link":"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/report\/event-jss2025","title":{"rendered":"\u3010Event Report\u3011Japan Stablecoin Summit 2025 \u2500\u2500 The First Year of Stablecoins: Cross-Industry Collaboration Driving the Future of Finance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"http:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/JSS2025_EN-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/JSS2025_EN-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/JSS2025_EN-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/JSS2025_EN-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/JSS2025_EN.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In September 2025, the <strong>&#8220;Japan Stablecoin Summit 2025&#8221;<\/strong> was held in Takanawa, Tokyo, bringing together leading experts to discuss the forefront of stablecoin implementation in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jointly organized by <strong>Pacific Meta<\/strong>, <strong>TOKI FZCO<\/strong>, and <strong>Progmat, Inc.<\/strong>, the event gathered major players from across sectors \u2014 including <strong>Japan&#8217;s Financial Services Agency (FSA)<\/strong>, stablecoin issuer <strong>JPYC<\/strong>, <strong>Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (one of Japan&#8217;s three megabanks and among the world&#8217;s largest financial institutions)<\/strong>, leading blockchain platforms, and major corporate enterprises. Over <strong>300 attendees from Japan and abroad<\/strong> participated, making it <strong>one of the largest stablecoin-focused events in Asia<\/strong> and marking a major milestone for the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"450\" src=\"http:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/JSS2025_key-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/JSS2025_key-1.png 920w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/JSS2025_key-1-300x147.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the enforcement of Japan&#8217;s <strong>revised Payment Services Act in June 2023<\/strong>\u2014positioning Japan as <strong>one of the first major economies with comprehensive stablecoin regulation<\/strong>\u2014the legal groundwork for stablecoins has steadily advanced. In <strong>August 2025, JPYC became the first company in Japan to obtain FSA registration<\/strong> as an electronic payment instrument-type stablecoin issuer, marking a <strong>historic milestone<\/strong>. This achievement is particularly significant given Japan&#8217;s historically cautious approach to cryptocurrency regulation and the challenges of operating in a zero-interest rate environment that persisted until recently. The industry is now entering a phase where both &#8220;issuance&#8221; preparation and &#8220;implementation&#8221; discussions are progressing in parallel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through three comprehensive panel discussions, the summit explored practical regulatory considerations, specific use cases, and the strategic decision-making behind blockchain selection, revealing the roadmap for stablecoin adoption and expansion in Japan and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-event-overview\">Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a href=\"#aioseo-opening-and-keynote-session-by-pacific-meta\">Opening and Keynote Session by Pacific Meta<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#aioseo-keynote-sessions-by-sponsors\">Keynote Sessions by Sponsors<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#aioseo-panel-discussion-1-stablecoin-issuers-on-their-journey-and-the-road-ahead\">Panel Discussion 1: &#x22;Stablecoin Issuers on Their Journey and the Road Ahead&#x22;<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#aioseo-panel-discussion-2-what-will-be-useful-with-stablecoin\">Panel Discussion 2: &#x22;What will be useful with Stablecoin?&#x22;<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#aioseo-panel-discussion-3-what-are-the-criteria-for-selecting-a-chain\">Panel Discussion 3: &#x22;What Are the Criteria for Selecting a Chain?&#x22;<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#aioseo-closing-talk\">Closing Talk\n&#x201C;This transformation is irreversible &#x2014; and there is no doubt that stablecoins are at its very center.&#x201D;<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:58px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-event-overview\">Event Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Event Title:<\/strong> Japan Stablecoin Summit 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> September 10, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> KDDI Corporation, Takanawa Office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Organizers:<\/strong> Pacific Meta, TOKI FZCO, Progmat, Inc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attendees:<\/strong> Approximately 300 (750+ registrations)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-opening-and-keynote-session-by-pacific-meta\">Opening and Keynote Session by Pacific Meta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-pacific-meta-as-a-testing-ground-for-real-world-stablecoin-implementation\">\u2500\u2500 Pacific Meta as a &#8220;Testing Ground&#8221; for Real-World Stablecoin Implementation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Speakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shota Iwasaki, CEO, Pacific Meta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Masakazu Hiza, Head of Financial Business Development, Pacific Meta &lt;\/aside&gt;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The opening keynote, delivered by CEO Shota Iwasaki and Financial Business Development Head Masakazu Hiza, showcased <strong>Pacific Meta&#8217;s unique position as both practitioner and evangelist<\/strong> in the stablecoin ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike typical consulting firms that only advise on blockchain implementation, <strong>Pacific Meta actively uses stablecoins in its own operations<\/strong>. The company utilizes stablecoins for managing corporate assets, <strong>achieving an annualized yield of approximately 9%<\/strong>. Moreover, stablecoins are integrated into day-to-day business operations, including <strong>payments to overseas partners and vendors<\/strong>, streamlining cross-border settlements and reducing transaction costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By positioning itself as a practical <strong>&#8220;testing ground&#8221;<\/strong> for blockchain-based financial systems, Pacific Meta demonstrates its commitment to solving real operational challenges while co-creating new standards across industries. This hands-on approach, combined with the company&#8217;s role as co-organizer alongside TOKI FZCO and Progmat\u2014both notable infrastructure players in the space\u2014underscores Pacific Meta&#8217;s leadership position in Japan&#8217;s emerging stablecoin ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"6550\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-13-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-13-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-13-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-13-1619x1080.png 1619w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-13-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-13-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-13.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shota Iwasaki, CEO, Pacific Meta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"6551\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-14-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-14-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-14-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-14-1619x1080.png 1619w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-14-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-14-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-14.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Masakazu Hiza, Head of Financial Business Development, Pacific Meta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-keynote-sessions-by-sponsors\">Keynote Sessions by Sponsors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Speakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Noritaka Okabe<\/strong>, CEO, <strong>JPYC<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ken Kashiwagi<\/strong>, Partnership \/ Strategic Initiatives Lead, Japan, <strong>Sui<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maghnus Mareneck<\/strong>, Co-CEO, <strong>Cosmos \/ Interchain Labs<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Byung-Hee Kim<\/strong>, Head of Blockchain &amp; Digital Asset Business, <strong>Shinhan Bank (Korea)<\/strong>* *Appearing on behalf of sponsor FairSquareLab &lt;\/aside&gt;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>JPYC&#8217;s CEO Mr. Noritaka Okabe reflected on the company&#8217;s four-and-a-half-year journey since its founding in 2019 and outlined the roadmap toward the upcoming launch following FSA registration \u2014 <strong>marking Japan&#8217;s first licensed stablecoin issuance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Ken Kashiwagi of Sui (Mysten Labs) highlighted <strong>Sui&#8217;s object-oriented architecture enabling high-speed, low-cost transactions<\/strong>, presenting potential use cases for stablecoins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"6552\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-15-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-15-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-15-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-15-1619x1080.png 1619w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-15-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-15-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-15.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Noritaka Okabe, CEO, JPYC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"6553\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-16-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-16-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-16-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-16-1619x1080.png 1619w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-16-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-16-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-16.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ken Kashiwagi, Partnership \/ Strategic Initiatives Lead, Japan, Sui<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Maghnus Mareneck from Cosmos discussed the cross-chain interoperability enabled by IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication) and its <strong>potential as financial infrastructure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Byung-Hee Kim of Shinhan Bank shared insights from Korea&#8217;s CBDC pilot projects, <strong>emphasizing Japan\u2013Korea collaboration<\/strong> in digital finance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"6554\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-17-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-17-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-17-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-17-1619x1080.png 1619w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-17-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-17-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-17.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Maghnus Mareneck, Cosmos \/ Interchain Labs Co-CEO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"6555\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-18-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-18-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-18-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-18-1619x1080.png 1619w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-18-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-18-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-18.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Byung-Hee Kim, Head of Blockchain &amp; Digital Asset Business<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-panel-discussion-1-stablecoin-issuers-on-their-journey-and-the-road-ahead\">Panel Discussion 1: &#8220;Stablecoin Issuers on Their Journey and the Road Ahead&#8221;<\/h2>\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\/2025\/10\/image-19-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-19-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-19-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-19-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-19-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-19.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-panelists\">Panelists:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Keita Sekiguchi<\/strong>, Deputy Editor, <strong>The Nikkei<\/strong> (Moderator)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hiromitsu Shimoirisa<\/strong>, Senior Manager, Digital Strategy Division, <strong>Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation<\/strong> (one of Japan&#8217;s three megabanks)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Noritaka Okabe<\/strong>, CEO, <strong>JPYC<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nobuchika Imaizumi<\/strong>, Counselor for Innovation, Crypto Assets and Blockchain, <strong>Financial Services Agency<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yusuke Takezawa<\/strong>, CSO, <strong>Progmat<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first session, speakers including JPYC&#8217;s Mr. Okabe\u2014Japan&#8217;s first licensed stablecoin issuer\u2014as well as representatives from Japan&#8217;s financial regulator, one of the country&#8217;s largest banks, and a leading blockchain infrastructure provider discussed the journey to issuance and their outlook going forward from their respective perspectives. This diverse panel represented the unprecedented collaboration between Japan&#8217;s traditional financial establishment and emerging blockchain innovators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-the-path-to-japans-first-licensed-stablecoin\">The Path to Japan&#8217;s First Licensed Stablecoin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Okabe reflected on the long and difficult journey toward obtaining approval for Japan\u2019s first stablecoin issuance, saying,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cIt was full of hurdles.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He explained that the biggest challenge had been Japan\u2019s zero interest rate environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWith zero interest rates, the business simply didn\u2019t add up. Even as we strengthened our finances, we were constantly anxious about whether the model could really be sustainable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He went on to describe how the main source of revenue for a stablecoin business comes from the yield on short-term government bonds and similar reserve assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cIf you issue a stablecoin under a zero-interest regime, your income is literally zero. Even if interest rates are 0.1%, issuing one trillion yen would only generate about one billion yen in returns \u2014 which is still quite tough.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Okabe\u2019s remarks illustrated just how critical the Bank of Japan\u2019s recent shift in monetary policy has been for the feasibility of Japan\u2019s stablecoin industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shimoirisa of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation shared a similar view:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen you look at stablecoins, you can see how Circle has studied the business model deeply \u2014 the monetization point is in asset management. But if you tried to replicate that in yen, it simply wouldn\u2019t work. When I explained it internally, people would say, \u2018So you\u2019re just going to bleed red ink? The fact that we now live in a world with positive interest rates has finally made it possible for us to seriously consider this within the bank.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the Financial Services Agency (FSA), Mr. Imaizumi added the regulator\u2019s perspective:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn the registration review process, we must confirm that the business is sustainable. Interest rates are one factor, but not the only one. <strong>We take a comprehensive view \u2014 including the company\u2019s governance structure, operational framework, and market risk management.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-39.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-39.png 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-39-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-39-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-fund-transfer-type-vs-trust-type-different-design-philosophies-for-different-use-cases\">Fund Transfer-Type vs. Trust-Type \u2014 Different Design Philosophies for Different Use Cases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the <strong>revised Payment Services Act<\/strong>, Japan&#8217;s <strong>Type II Funds Transfer Service<\/strong> imposes a <strong>daily remittance limit of 1 million yen<\/strong>.<br>Okabe acknowledged that \u201cthis inevitably restricts certain use cases,\u201d but also struck a realistic tone about the path forward:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere are some limitations, so regulatory easing may become necessary in the future. However, transfers between self-hosted wallets are not subject to any limit. For now, we\u2019ll focus on expanding the use cases that are possible within the current framework, while preparing to broaden our scope as regulations evolve or as we obtain higher-level licenses.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Takezawa of Progmat highlighted the importance of understanding <strong>the fundamental differences between the two models of stablecoins:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAlthough the terminology may sound similar, <strong>the fund transfer-type model, like JPYC\u2019s, and the trust-type model we\u2019re developing at Progmat require entirely different ecosystems and operations.<\/strong> They must be designed as completely separate systems.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He went on to explain that <strong>the fund transfer-type model is more suitable for retail payments, while the trust-type model excels in corporate settlements, interbank transactions, and cross-border trade.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFor banks and large corporations,<strong> the core value of stablecoins lies in their ability to enable instant settlement.<\/strong> This advantage becomes particularly significant in transactions that span countries or involve distant parties,\u201d Takezawa explained.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-40.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-40.png 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-40-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-40-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-the-fsa-as-a-partner-in-co-creation-exploring-the-broader-potential-of-stablecoins-beyond-issuance\">The FSA as a Partner in Co-Creation \u2014 Exploring the Broader Potential of Stablecoins Beyond Issuance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Imaizumi from the Financial Services Agency (FSA) emphasized that the true value of stablecoins lies not in their issuance itself, but in the innovation that emerges around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blockchain technology makes possible new types of transactions\u2014such as Delivery versus Payment (DVP)\u2014and services that combine financial settlement with the flow of commercial data. I believe we&#8217;ll see innovation not only within finance, but also in many adjacent industries.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His remarks underscored that the <strong>FSA itself sees its role not merely as a regulator, but as a participant in fostering co-creation and innovation<\/strong> alongside industry players\u2014a progressive stance that distinguishes Japan&#8217;s approach to digital asset regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"6563\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-26-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-26-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-26-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-26-1619x1080.png 1619w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-26-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-26-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-26.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-id=\"6570\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-33.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-33.png 400w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-33-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-panel-discussion-2-what-will-be-useful-with-stablecoin\">Panel Discussion 2: &#8220;What will be useful with Stablecoin?&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The second session explored, from the perspective of concrete use cases, the value that stablecoins can bring to society and the challenges that must be overcome for widespread adoption.<\/p>\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\/2025\/10\/image-27-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-27-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-27-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-27-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-27.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-panelists\">Panelists:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hiroyuki Yamaguchi<\/strong>, Deputy Director, International Business Planning Group, <strong>Shoko Chukin Bank<\/strong> (a major government-affiliated financial institution supporting Japanese SMEs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shinsuke Sato<\/strong>, CEO, <strong>Slash Vision Labs<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ken Kanetomo<\/strong>, Department Manager, Production Division, <strong>Konami Digital Entertainment<\/strong> (a globally recognized gaming company)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ken Kashiwagi<\/strong>, Partnership \/ Strategic Initiatives Lead, Japan, <strong>Sui<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tatsuyuki Nakano<\/strong>, Senior Business Development Manager, Stablecoin Division, <strong>Datachain<\/strong> (Moderator)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-solving-the-challenges-of-cross-border-transfers-instant-and-direct-settlements\">Solving the Challenges of Cross-Border Transfers \u2014 &#8220;Instant and Direct Settlements&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Opening the discussion, Mr. Yamaguchi from Shoko Chukin Bank pointed out that differences in settlement systems and operating hours across countries and regions create a kind of \u201cbucket relay\u201d of funds, involving multiple intermediaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWith stablecoins, we can achieve instant and direct settlements, which could solve the issues of both speed and transaction costs,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also referred to the G20 target of ensuring that 75% of cross-border payments are credited within one hour by the end of 2027\u2014a global initiative in which Japan, as a G7\/G20 member, plays a key role\u2014noting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt present, that goal seems difficult to achieve. That is precisely why, as a bank, we are seriously exploring the use of stablecoins.\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This statement underscores how Japan\u2019s financial institutions are positioning stablecoins as critical infrastructure to meet international standards for payment efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-36.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6573\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-36.png 400w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-36-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-the-future-of-payments-beyond-cash-dependence\">The Future of Payments Beyond Cash Dependence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking from the perspective of retail payments, <strong>Mr. Shinsuke Sato<\/strong>, CEO of <strong>Slash Vision Labs<\/strong>, drew on his experience living in Singapore to highlight that stablecoin payments are already becoming part of everyday life overseas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked, \u201cHow is this different from PayPay \u2014 one of Japan\u2019s leading mobile payment apps operated by PayPay Corporation, part of the SoftBank and LY Corporation group?\u201d he gave a clear answer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cI believe stablecoins represent the Internet of Money. Cash no longer needs to be at the center. In the future, stablecoins will occupy that central role, while cash will simply become one of many peripheral payment options.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He further emphasized that realizing this vision will require two key drivers: the expansion of retail use cases and the deeper understanding and participation of traditional financial institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the gaming industry, Mr. Ken Kanetomo of Konami Digital Entertainment pointed out one of the key challenges in Web3 gaming:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTransactions are currently biased toward crypto assets, and users have to go through the hassle of converting them back to yen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He continued,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf users could receive payments in stablecoins, they would instantly have access to the same currency they use every day.In fact, they shouldn\u2019t even have to think about whether their money is digital or not.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, Kanetomo noted that multiple stablecoins are expected to be issued on different chains next year, underscoring the need for industry-wide standardization across sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cTo make this a reality, we must establish shared standards that transcend company and industry boundaries.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-41.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-41.png 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-41-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-41-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-ensuring-stablecoins-are-more-than-a-passing-trend-their-fundamental-value\">Ensuring Stablecoins Are More Than a Passing Trend \u2014 Their Fundamental Value<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mr. Ken Kashiwagi<\/strong> from<strong> Sui <\/strong>emphasized that <strong>stablecoins should not be treated as a passing trend, <\/strong>but rather as <strong>a long-term means of payment and remittance<\/strong> that will play a lasting role in the digital economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the gaming industry\u2019s perspective, <strong>Mr. Ken Kanetomo<\/strong> of <strong>Konami Digital Entertainment<\/strong> highlighted one of the current challenges in Web3 gaming:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTransactions are still heavily dependent on crypto assets, and users have to go through the hassle of converting them back into yen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He continued,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf users could receive payments in stablecoins, they would instantly have access to the same currency they use in everyday life. In fact, users shouldn\u2019t even have to think about whether their money is digital or not.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kanetomo stressed the importance of user experience, noting that multiple stablecoins are expected to be issued across different chains next year. He argued that the industry must create shared standards that transcend corporate and sector boundaries, aligning efforts across both technological and regulatory fronts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNo one yet has a clear vision of when or through what mechanisms this will be achieved. That\u2019s exactly why we need to define our goals together, beyond individual positions or organizations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His remarks served as a message to the entire industry \u2014 one that is now striving to build a new financial infrastructure from the ground up.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-42.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-42.png 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-42-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-42-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-panel-discussion-3-what-are-the-criteria-for-selecting-a-chain\">Panel Discussion 3: &#8220;What Are the Criteria for Selecting a Chain?&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The final session, conducted in English, focused on the <strong>criteria for blockchain selection<\/strong>, discussed from a global perspective\u2014connecting Japan&#8217;s emerging market to international trends and technical considerations.<\/p>\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\/2025\/10\/image-24-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-24-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-24-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-24-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-24-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-24.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-panelists\">Panelists:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Maghnus Mareneck<\/strong>, Co-CEO, <strong>Cosmos (Interchain Labs)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alex Heuer<\/strong>, Head of Payments &amp; Business Development, <strong>Aptos<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Francesco Andreoli<\/strong>, Director of Developer Relations, <strong>Consensys<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Joon-Hong Kim<\/strong>, CEO, <strong>FairSquare Lab<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yu Kimura<\/strong>, Co-Founder, <strong>Sunrise<\/strong> (Moderator)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-chain-selection-depends-on-the-use-case\">Chain Selection Depends on the Use Case<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Representing a Korean financial institution, <strong>Mr. Kim<\/strong> opened the discussion by outlining the key factors to consider when selecting a blockchain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scalability<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cross-chain interoperability<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Financial compliance (KYC and AML requirements)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ecosystem maturity<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>He emphasized,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;There is no single right answer. The optimal choice depends on which currencies you plan to support and what purpose your project serves.&#8221;<br>Responding to this, Mr. Heuer from Aptos explained,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Aptos is optimized for payments, high-frequency transactions, and storage. For payment-focused use cases, it might make more sense than Ethereum.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He noted that Aptos had been among the top-ranked platforms\u2014alongside Solana\u2014in the State of Wyoming&#8217;s RFP process for its state-backed stablecoin, evaluated across 70 blockchains on speed, security, decentralization, and track record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, he stressed,<br>&#8220;If you&#8217;re developing a stablecoin specifically for the gaming sector, you should choose a chain with proven experience in that domain.&#8221;In short, &#8220;the right chain depends on the right use case.&#8221;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-25-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-25-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-25-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-25-1619x1080.png 1619w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-25-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-25-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-25.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-bridging-fragmentation-through-cross-chain-connectivity\">Balancing Developer Support and Regulatory Compliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mr. Andreoli\u00a0<\/strong>of\u00a0<strong>Consensys\u00a0<\/strong>argued that stablecoins should be viewed\u00a0not merely as payment tools but as the foundational infrastructure of an ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of providing\u00a0robust developer tools\u00a0that enable safe and scalable innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile,\u00a0Mr. Heuer\u00a0pointed out that financial institutions seek\u00a0use case\u2013specific solutions, highlighting the need to\u00a0strike a balance between the openness of public chains and strict regulatory compliance\u00a0\u2014 a core dilemma the industry continues to face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-bridging-fragmentation-through-cross-chain-connectivity\">Bridging Fragmentation Through Cross-Chain Connectivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mr. Maghnus Mareneck<\/strong>&nbsp;of&nbsp;<strong>Cosmos<\/strong>&nbsp;emphasized that as&nbsp;<strong>companies and governments develop their own blockchains<\/strong>, there will be a growing need for&nbsp;<strong>a common infrastructure that connects them<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He highlighted the importance of&nbsp;<strong>interoperability enabled by IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Mareneck,&nbsp;<strong>Cosmos is already working with three South American governments to connect their respective national stablecoins via IBC<\/strong>, enabling&nbsp;<strong>cross-border payments across national boundaries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" data-id=\"6574\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-37.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-37.png 400w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-37-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" data-id=\"6575\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-38.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-38.png 400w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-38-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-the-importance-of-choosing-the-right-chain-for-the-right-purpose\">The Importance of Choosing the Right Chain for the Right Purpose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When moderator <strong>Mr. Yu Kimura<\/strong> asked the panelists, <em>\u201cWhat factors will be most important over the next three to five years?\u201d<\/em>, they responded as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mr. Heuer (Aptos):<\/strong> \u201c<strong>Interoperability<\/strong> is key. As more stablecoins emerge, <strong>speed and reliability<\/strong> will determine success.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mr. Andreoli (Consensys):<\/strong> \u201cAs ecosystem fragmentation continues, we need <strong>simple systems that users can operate without being aware of complex underlying mechanisms<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mr. Kim (FairSquare Lab):<\/strong> \u201cPeople continue to use what they\u2019re familiar with. <strong>Involvement of financial institutions, such as banks, is essential for adoption<\/strong>, and stronger compliance will be required.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Although their perspectives seemed different at first glance, a clear <strong>common understanding<\/strong> emerged:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere is no universal blockchain. The optimal chain must be selected according to purpose and use case.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The speakers also agreed on the importance of evaluating blockchains from <strong>four key perspectives<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>programmability, security, circulation strategy, and economic viability<\/strong>. They noted that <strong>future competition will favor chains that specialize in specific domains and can demonstrate clear use cases.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heuer\u2019s emphasis on <strong>interoperability<\/strong>, Andreoli\u2019s focus on <strong>simplicity<\/strong>, and Kim\u2019s call for <strong>compliance<\/strong> were seen as <strong>complementary principles<\/strong>: interoperability requires simplicity in design, and engaging financial institutions demands a solid foundation of regulatory compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This integrated perspective offers valuable insight into solving the <strong>multi-dimensional challenges faced by the global blockchain industry<\/strong>. For Japan\u2019s stablecoin market as well, it underscored the importance of <strong>understanding international trends and emerging technologies<\/strong> to sustain growth and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-closing-talk\">Closing Talk<br>\u201cThis transformation is irreversible \u2014 and there is no doubt that stablecoins are at its very center.\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Speaker:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Daiki Ishikawa<\/strong>, Founder, <strong>TOKI FZCO<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrapping up the event, <strong>Mr. Ishikawa<\/strong>, founder of <strong>TOKI FZCO<\/strong>, took the stage to deliver the closing address. After introducing <strong>TOKI\u2019s solutions for cross-chain asset connectivity and security infrastructure<\/strong>, he offered reflections that captured the essence of the summit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-23-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-23-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-23-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-23-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/image-23.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe market is shifting from Web3 toward real business use cases. A true transformation has already begun \u2014 and standing here today, I can truly feel that momentum.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>over 750 registrants and more than 300 attendees<\/strong>, the numbers themselves reflected the high level of interest surrounding this theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ishikawa closed with an invitation to action:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEveryone can take part in this transformation \u2014 whether by using blockchain-based applications as a user or by issuing stablecoins as a participant in the ecosystem. The key is to leverage your own strengths to contribute. Together with everyone here today, I hope to accelerate this transformation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Symbolizing the <strong>beginning of a new chapter for Japan\u2019s stablecoin market<\/strong>, the event concluded with the <strong>closing talk and networking session<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bringing together experts from <strong>technology, regulation, and business<\/strong>, the <strong>Japan Stablecoin Summit 2025<\/strong> served as <strong>a pivotal step toward shaping the country\u2019s emerging stablecoin ecosystem and financial future.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image 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Web3<\/strong>, actively using stablecoins for <strong>asset management<\/strong> and <strong>international payments<\/strong> within our own operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leveraging both our <strong>hands-on experience<\/strong> and <strong>deep technical expertise<\/strong>, we offer comprehensive support covering every aspect \u2014 from issuance and management to real-world business integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-example-areas-of-support\">Example Areas of Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stablecoin Implementation:<\/strong> End-to-end support from regulatory compliance to technical deployment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blockchain Infrastructure Development:<\/strong> Chain selection and system architecture optimized for your business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compliance &amp; Risk Management:<\/strong> Building secure and compliant operational frameworks aligned with financial regulations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use 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