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MUFG launches proof-of-concept for onchain settlement of Japanese government bonds
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is testing real-time blockchain settlement for Japanese government bond repurchase agreements using the Canton network, aiming to enable 24/7 settlement and reduce capital and operational costs.
Why it matters for the crypto market
A major Japanese bank's move to tokenize government bond infrastructure represents institutional adoption of blockchain for high-value financial market settlement, expanding crypto market legitimacy.
Source: CoinDesk
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