Japan’s Ruling Party Greenlights Next-Gen Financial System
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has officially approved a groundbreaking policy proposal to integrate AI and blockchain into its national financial infrastructure. Titled the “Next-generation AI & Onchain Finance Concept,” the proposal received formal approval from the party’s Policy Research Council on Tuesday. The initiative aims to build a highly automated, secure, and modern financial ecosystem.
AI and Blockchain to Power 24/7 Agentic Commerce
The core focus of the proposal is supporting “agentic commerce,” where AI agents will autonomously select and purchase products or services for humans. Because these transactions require instant, automated settlement, the LDP highlights blockchain as the perfect match. The technology’s tamper-resistant, verifiable, and programmable nature will enable seamless, round-the-clock financial operations.
National Push for Tokenized Deposits and Yen Stablecoins
The framework strongly supports the commercial deployment of tokenized bank deposits and Japanese yen-denominated stablecoins. Notably, the proposal states that tokenizing the Bank of Japan’s current account deposits is essential for this system. It also backs the ongoing joint stablecoin issuance project currently being developed by Japan’s three megabanks.
Roadmap and Asian Cooperation Framework Launched
To turn the concept into reality, the LDP has requested the Financial Services Agency (FSA) to formulate a comprehensive five-year roadmap. This plan will unite public and private sector investments to build the infrastructure. Additionally, the proposal calls for establishing a strategic framework to strengthen AI and blockchain cooperation with other Asian nations.
