Japan to Launch 24/7 Trading of Tokenized Stocks in 2026
Japan is taking a bold leap toward the future of finance. A powerful consortium led by SBI Holdings and the nation’s largest trust banks is set to launch 24/7 trading of tokenized stocks in 2026 — a first-of-its-kind move that will allow investors to trade blockchain-based versions of listed company shares for as little as 1 Japanese yen (JPY).
This initiative will transform existing equities into Security Tokens (STs), enabling them to be traded on an industry-wide, regulated blockchain infrastructure. It marks one of the most significant steps yet in bringing traditional financial assets fully on-chain.
The implications are enormous: retail investors gain access to fractional ownership with minimal barriers, institutional players can operate within a compliant framework, and markets gain continuous liquidity — all under Japan’s robust regulatory oversight.
Experts believe this could become a blueprint for global real-world asset (RWA) adoption, bridging the gap between traditional markets and blockchain infrastructure. For Japan, it’s not just a technological leap — it’s a strategic move to align with the digital generation and reshape the country’s financial future.