Progmat Transfers ¥440 Billion in Digital Securities to Avalanche Blockchain

The Japanese platform moves regulated assets under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to Avalanche, seeking broader integration with international markets and decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols.

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Summary

Progmat, a Japanese digital securities platform, is migrating ¥440 billion worth of regulated digital securities registered under Japan’s Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to Avalanche blockchain. The initiative is designed to enhance connectivity between Japan’s digital asset market and global participants, while expanding interoperability with decentralized finance (DeFi) systems. Avalanche’s high-speed, scalable infrastructure supports this large-scale transition, potentially paving the way for more cross-border tokenized financial activity.

Terms & Concepts
  • Avalanche: A high-performance blockchain platform known for fast transactions and low fees, supporting decentralized applications and assets.
  • DeFi (Decentralized Finance): A blockchain-based financial ecosystem that operates without traditional intermediaries, enabling peer-to-peer lending, trading, and investment.
  • Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (Japan): Japan’s main securities regulation law governing issuance, trading, and management of financial instruments, including digital securities.