Takuya Hirai Urges "Responsible Agile Governance" for AI, Web3 and Stablecoins

Speaking at TEAMZ SUMMIT 2026 in Tokyo on April 8, Takuya Hirai said Japan should move beyond a binary choice between overregulation and inaction.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Web3: A broad term for blockchain-based internet services that emphasize user ownership and decentralized networks.
  • Stablecoins: Cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a stable value, often by being pegged to a fiat currency such as the U.S. dollar.
  • Agile governance: A policy approach that adapts rules quickly as technology evolves, rather than relying on rigid or delayed regulation.