Inside Gate Japan's WebX 2026 Side Event: A Report on the Enthralling Gathering

Overview of the Event

On July 14, 2026, Gate Japan, in collaboration with the Digital Finance Group (DFG), hosted a prestigious event titled "DIVE INTO BLUE HOURS - Stablecoins, RWAs & the Institutional Era" at their headquarters in Tokyo's Yaesu district. This exclusive, invitation-only event coincided with Asia's largest Web3 conference, the WebX 2026, drawing a record number of institutional investors, founders, and regulatory authorities from both domestic and international spheres.

Opening Session Highlights

The event commenced with presentations from the hosting Gate Japan, the co-sponsor DFG, and event sponsor Renaiss. Each organization took the opportunity to showcase their initiatives and projects, setting an exciting tone for the gathering.

Panel Discussions

Panel 1: On-chain Yen - Impacts and Practical Issues of the PSA Framework

Moderated by Dan Ji, Representative Partner of Fenbushi Japan, this panel explored the business impacts and practical challenges involved in the on-chain implementation of the Japanese yen, which formally began under the revised Fund Settlement Act (PSA) in June 2026. The discussion featured insights from prominent figures including Takashi Tezuka, CEO of Startale Japan, Gang Li, CEO of Netstars Inc., and Yudai Suzuki, co-founder of Fracton Ventures. Each panelist provided a unique perspective on stablecoin use cases and market potential amidst changing regulatory landscapes.

Panel 2: Crypto as a Financial Instrument - Institutional Capital and Japan's FIEA Shift

This session, conducted in English, examined how the ongoing discussions on amendments to Japan's Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA) can accelerate the influx of institutional investor capital into cryptocurrencies and real-world assets (RWAs). Geng Kai from DFG served as the moderator, guiding an engaging discussion with Sō Saitō from Sō Law Office, Takashi Hayashida of Taisu Ventures, and Toshihiro Morita from Perplexity APAC. They shared insights about the changes in the market brought about by legislative amendments, considerations regarding AI, and the potential evolution within the industry deriving from RWAs.

Relaxing Networking at the Premium Happy Hour

After the sessions, attendees enjoyed a carefully curated Premium Happy Hour stretching over the breathtaking view of Tokyo Station from the 27th floor of Midtown Yaesu. The event provided an incredible opportunity for networking while guests savored fine champagne, rare Japanese whiskey, and selected wines, fostering relaxed and meaningful conversations.

Event Summary

- Event Name: DIVE INTO BLUE HOURS - Stablecoins, RWAs & the Institutional Era-
- Date & Time: July 14, 2026, from 15:30 to 18:30
- Venue: Gate Japan HQ, 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Midtown Yaesu, 27th Floor
- Host: Gate Japan Inc.
- Co-host: Digital Finance Group (DFG)
- Format: Speeches / Panel Discussions / Networking
- Target Audience: Institutional investors, founders and executives within Web3 and financial sectors, exchanges, issuers, regulatory stakeholders, etc.
- Event URL: Event Link

About the Co-host: Digital Finance Group (DFG)

Founded in 2015 by James Wo, DFG is a research-driven family office managing over $1 billion in digital assets. With a strong belief in Bitcoin and expertise in technology research, DFG focuses on investing in protocols that build decentralized infrastructures. Since its inception, DFG has supported over 160 companies and protocols globally, including major infrastructure projects like Circle, Ledger, and Ethereum.

- Official Website: DFG Official Site

About the Sponsor: Renaiss

Renaiss is an infrastructure layer that enables collectible items in the physical world to be investable, tradable, and programmable on blockchain. By decoupling ownership from physical objects, Renaiss allows pricing, trading, lending, and application development in a trustless environment. The protocol has processed over $23.7 million in transaction volume to date and has over 266,000 users, with more than 45 teams developing within the Renaiss ecosystem.

- Official Website: Renaiss Official Site

About Gate Japan Inc.

Gate Japan is the Japanese arm of the Gate Group, operating the cryptocurrency exchange "Gate.com" globally. Gate Japan is preparing a dedicated trading platform for residents and businesses in Japan, aiming to offer services such as cryptocurrency sales and exchanges, payment solutions for businesses, and OTC trading (as of July 2026). Please note that service offerings may change in the future.

- Official Website: Gate Japan Official Site
- Official X (formerly Twitter): Gate Japan X
- Business Name: Gate Japan Inc.
- Cryptocurrency Exchange Business: Kanto Finance Bureau No. 00018
- Affiliation: Japan Cryptocurrency Exchange Association