‘DIVE INTO BLUE HOURS’ Forum To Explore Institutional Opportunities As Stablecoin Rules And Crypto Asset Regulation Evolve

Digital Finance Group (DFG) will co-host the WebX 2026 side event “DIVE INTO BLUE HOURS—Stablecoins, RWAs & the Institutional Era” with Gate Japan. The closed-door forum will take place at the Gate Japan office in Tokyo on July 14, 2026, bringing together institutional investors, Web3 and finance executives, asset issuers, and regulatory stakeholders to discuss the future of Japan’s on-chain financial ecosystem.

Japan’s digital asset market is entering a significant regulatory transition period following the implementation of updated stablecoin regulations, including amendments to the Payment Services Act in June 2026. At the same time, discussions surrounding revisions to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA) have advanced toward recognizing crypto assets as financial instruments, a move expected to influence the participation of traditional financial institutions and global investors.

The event coincides with WebX 2026, one of Asia’s major Web3 conferences, which is bringing together international industry participants in Tokyo. The forum will focus on developments shaping Japan’s on-chain finance landscape, including stablecoins, real-world assets (RWAs), and the evolving role of institutional capital in digital markets.

Japan’s Regulatory Shift Creates New Opportunities for On-Chain Finance

Designed as a senior-level private gathering, the event will prioritize in-depth discussions and direct engagement among participants. The sessions will operate under an off-the-record policy, allowing content to be referenced without disclosing speakers’ identities or affiliations. The program will conclude with a networking reception featuring opportunities for participants to explore potential partnerships and business opportunities.

The forum will feature two panel discussions addressing different aspects of Japan’s transition toward blockchain-based finance. The Japanese-language session, moderated by Fenbushi Japan, will examine the development of yen-denominated stablecoins following the launch of JPYC and the introduction of the updated stablecoin regulatory framework. Speakers from Startale Japan, NETSTARS, and Fracton Ventures will discuss opportunities emerging from the integration of the yen into on-chain financial systems.

The English-language panel, moderated by DFG, will focus on the potential impact of FIEA reforms on institutional investment flows. Representatives from So & Sato Law Office, Taisu Ventures, and Perplexity will discuss the growing role of RWAs and the implications of treating crypto assets as regulated financial instruments.

The event, titled “DIVE INTO BLUE HOURS—Stablecoins, RWAs & the Institutional Era,” will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from 15:30 to 18:30 at the Gate Japan office in Midtown Yaesu, Tokyo. The gathering will include speeches, panel discussions, and networking sessions for representatives from the institutional investment, Web3, finance, exchange, issuance, and regulatory sectors.

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