In a groundbreaking partnership, Quant and Dentsu Soken have joined forces to accelerate Japan’s shift toward digital money solutions. This collaboration, leveraging Quant’s proven interbank settlement technology and Dentsu Soken’s deep-rooted expertise in Japan’s financial ecosystem, aims to lay the foundation for programmable settlement systems, tokenized deposits, and institutional stablecoins for Japanese banks.
Transforming Japan’s Financial System for the Digital Era
As the global financial landscape evolves, Japan stands out as an emerging hub for digital payment solutions. Both Quant and Dentsu Soken are pivotal players driving this transition. Quant built its reputation through extensive involvement with regulated pilot programs such as the Bank of England’s Project Rosalind and trials conducted by the European Central Bank. Dentsu Soken, on the other hand, brings decades of experience in developing mission-critical settlement systems integrated with Japan’s BOJ-NET, the Bank of Japan’s Real-Time Gross Settlement System.
The year 2026 is projected as a transformational milestone for stablecoin adoption in Japan, as financial institutions ramp up efforts to integrate digital money with existing infrastructure. This partnership is designed to address key hurdles such as automating liquidity management, introducing conditional payments, and ensuring interoperability between legacy systems and tokenized assets.
Why This Partnership is a Game-Changer
One of the significant challenges in adapting to digital currencies lies in interoperability and regulatory compliance. Quant’s ISO 20022-native architecture is specifically tailored for these requirements, ensuring seamless coordination between traditional and next-gen financial systems. Together, Quant and Dentsu Soken will streamline processes such as:
- Programmable Settlement: Automating money and asset flows across new and existing infrastructures.
- Tokenized Deposits: Enabling advanced features such as conditional payments that synchronize seamlessly with existing ledgers.
- Liquidity Management: Reducing the need for manual reconciliations through automated treasury functions.
Industry Leaders’ Insights
Gilbert Verdian, Founder and CEO of Quant, views Japan at the forefront of digital money adoption. “Banks are preparing for tokenized deposits, new forms of digital money, and more interoperable settlement systems,” Verdian shared. He emphasized the significance of providing banks with proven, compliant technologies for this unprecedented shift.
Notably, Lenna Russ, Chief Commercial Officer at Quant, acknowledged Japan’s forward-looking approach: “Over recent months, we’ve developed strong alignment with Dentsu Soken to support financial institutions in introducing these innovative payment solutions.”
Chie Ito, Executive Officer at Dentsu Soken, also expressed her enthusiasm about the collaboration, highlighting Japan’s strategic positioning as stablecoins and tokenized payment platforms evolve. “2026 marks a pivotal year for programmable payments, and we are committed to helping institutions navigate this transition safely and effectively,” Ito stated.
Experience Next-Level Technology
This rapidly advancing ecosystem holds promise not just for the banking sector but for businesses and consumers as well. Institutions across Japan are exploring how tokenized deposits, stablecoins, and innovative settlement systems align with their existing workflows and compliance mandates. For financial professionals looking for a detailed framework on tokenized management systems, Quant’s Overledger platform offers a robust, scalable solution to future-proof operations.
The Future of Digital Money in Japan
The convergence of Quant’s global expertise and Dentsu Soken’s local experience is set to redefine the financial infrastructure in Japan. As 2026 approaches, expect an uptick in adoption, with Japanese banks poised to lead the charge in stablecoin evolution and tokenized economies. This partnership signals not just readiness but a strong commitment to establishing Japan as a global model for modern, programmable financial systems.
