ZWC_yamada Japan has set its sights on 2028 for the “Digital Asset Big Bang.”🇯🇵
In this week’s Episode 68 of Japan Digital Asset Weekly, we break down the strategic roadmap released by the Financial Services Agency and the massive infrastructure plays happening in the private sector.
- The 2028 ETF Sync: Why Japan is aligning the ETF launch with the 20% flat tax reform—and what it means for institutional liquidity.
- HashPort’s Zero-Fee Pivot: Launching commission-free, gasless stablecoin payments for retailers via EIP-7702.
- The Sony x Startale Alliance: An additional 2 billion yen investment to fuel the “Soneium” ecosystem.
- Real-World Utility: USDC payments on Solana arrive at Haneda Airport for international travelers.
As the 2026 FIEA amendments approach, the link between policy and financial innovation has never been clearer.
The narrative is no longer about speculation—it’s about structural transformation.
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