IJR News — today's news from every sideJapan Plans 24/7 Blockchain Settlement for Bonds, Stocks — Aug 25, 2026Japan is pursuing a next-generation, 24/7 blockchain-based settlement system for real-time trading of stocks and government bonds, with a study group this summer and a detailed plan expected by early 2027, targeting broader operations in the early 2030s. The effort, led by the FSA, Ministry of Finance, Bank of Japan, and major financial institutions, aims to cut settlement times, reduce counterparty risk, and could extend to cross-border payments and tokenized assets.
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On X · @YX_LABELS&TEAM Drops Highlight Medley for Upcoming Korean Mini Album 'Mark on Me'YX LABELS shared a highlight medley for &TEAM’s upcoming KR mini album Mark on Me (2026.09.08), previewing tracks like “Good Boy” and “Night to howl.” Fan reactions are overwhelmingly positive with high engagement from the LUNÉ fandom.1,826 likes · 5m