Japan to work on blockchain-based stock settlement system, details expected early 2027: Nikkei

Japan plans to develop a blockchain-based stock settlement system, according to Nikkei. If approved, the agencies could launch the system within a few years, with full operations expected in the early 2030s. The initiative aims to leverage blockchain technology to modernize the country's financial infrastructure, reflecting a growing trend in integrating distributed ledger tech into traditional markets.