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The new financial ecosystem and the role of central banks

· Kazuo Ueda, Governor of the Bank of Japan (Japan)

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ContextRemarks by the Governor of the Bank of Japan at FIN/SUM 2026 in Tokyo, a fintech conference on AI and blockchain.

Why it mattersExplains how AI and blockchain are reshaping finance and payments in Japan.

Problems raised
  1. AI and blockchain are reshaping finance.
  2. Japan's payment system must adapt.
  3. Innovation requires wide coordination.
Solutions proposed
  1. Support fintech through the Bank of Japan's FinTech Center.
  2. Coordinate with all stakeholders.
  3. Build a financial ecosystem fit for the next era.
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