On June 16, 2026, a significant seminar titled "Exploring Stablecoin Policies and Global Trends" will be conducted by prominent figures from Japan’s Financial Services Agency and KPMG Japan. The event promises to delve deeply into the evolving landscape of stablecoins, their regulatory environment, and practical applications in today’s financial institutions.
Seminar Details
Date: June 16, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: SSK Seminar Room, 4th Floor Zaimax Nishi-Shimbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato-Ku, Tokyo
Availability:
- - In-person attendance
- - Live broadcasting via Zoom webinar
- - Archive access for two weeks, allowing participants to view the seminar at their convenience.
Who Will Speak?
The seminar will feature key speakers including:
- - Takahiko Miyakawa, Deputy Director of the Innovation Promotion Office at the Financial Services Agency, who will provide insights into the advancement of financial infrastructures using blockchain.
- - Kenji Hoki, Director of KPMG Japan’s Financial Services Division, who will discuss the potential of stablecoins and their integration with decentralized finance (DeFi).
Key Lecture Topics
1. Evolving Financial Infrastructures with Blockchain
Miyakawa’s section will cover various global trends regarding stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and securities settlements. Specific areas of focus will include:
- - Developments in digital currencies and tokenization
- - Initiatives like the Fintech Experimental Hub supported by the Financial Services Agency
- - Overhauls in cryptocurrency regulations and tax frameworks
- - An interactive Q&A and networking opportunity will follow.
2. Business Prospects Around Stablecoins
In Hoki's lecture, attendees will explore stablecoin policies in the U.S., especially their use in relation to dollar-backed stablecoins and DeFi growth. Key topics will be:
- - Use cases of stablecoins both domestically and internationally
- - The interaction between stablecoins and security tokens in DeFi
- - Challenges surrounding on-chain financial functionalities
- - An opportunity for questions and networking to conclude the presentation.
This event, organized by the New Social System Research Institute, aims to illuminate the crucial role that stablecoins play in the financial technology ecosystem, addressing emerging needs shaped by innovation in this sector. For more than 28 years, the institute has been at the forefront of providing leading-edge information through its various seminars, supporting businesses in their strategic growth.
Participants can expect not only cutting-edge insights but also a robust platform for discussing current and future challenges surrounding stablecoins, thereby fostering a collaborative environment for industry leaders and regulatory representatives alike.