As the Japanese government shifts its cryptocurrency policy towards a more proactive stance and considers promoting the ETFization of digital assets, the domestic Web3 industry is entering an accelerated development phase.
(Background recap: “TEAMZ Summit 2025” creates its largest scale yet, bringing together the future of Web3 and AI in Tokyo)
(Additional background: Japan plans to introduce a “Separation Tax System” for cryptocurrencies: spot, derivatives, and ETF trading will be taxed separately, with a unified tax rate of 20%)

Table of Contents

• Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki and Representative Yuichiro Tamaki confirm attendance, elevating the political attention of TEAMZ SUMMIT 2026
• Web3 × AI expansion: from “cryptocurrency” to “next-generation industry infrastructure”
• First wave of star-studded guest lineup announced: top Web3 and AI figures gather in Tokyo
• All 10 title sponsorship seats sold out: industry leaders XRP, Cardano, SBI VCT, Startale, EMURGO, and more join
• 100+ media and community partners connected: conference content will be broadcast globally in real-time
• Japan’s three major industry associations confirm official support: JCBA, JVCEA, JBA for two consecutive years
• TEAMZ Web3 / AI SUMMIT 2026 conference info (Official)

＊This is a press release written and provided by TEAMZ, not representing Dongqu’s position.

Entering 2026, Japan’s Web3 industry is ushering in a new wave of acceleration: on one hand, traditional financial institutions such as banks, brokerages, and trust companies continue to expand their presence, from RWA and security tokens to 24/7 tokenized trading platforms, institutional participation has shifted from “testing the waters” to “systematic advancement.” On the other hand, the Japanese government is signaling clearer support. Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki recently publicly stated support for introducing cryptocurrency trading mechanisms into traditional markets such as stock and commodity exchanges, referencing the US crypto ETF, and promoting digital assets like BTC and ETH to “legally enter mainstream investment channels.”

Meanwhile, Japan’s crypto tax reform is also accelerating: multiple media reports indicate plans to lower the current maximum crypto asset income tax rate of 55% to a similar level as stocks at 20%, and to introduce more comprehensive regulatory frameworks and investor protection mechanisms, further unleashing innovation.

In terms of corporate strategies, “DAT (Digital Asset Treasury, Digital Asset Treasury Strategy )” has become a new trend—more companies are attempting to include digital assets on their balance sheets, as reserves or part of financial strategies, driving market enthusiasm higher. On the community front, the number of Web3 developers, researchers, and entrepreneurs is steadily growing, with the industry gradually shifting from speculative trading to “practical applications and commercialization,” Japan is forming a more mature ecosystem.

Against this macro background, Japan’s largest Web3 and AI technology summit—TEAMZ Web3 / AI SUMMIT 2026—has officially announced its latest developments: Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki and Democratic Party of Japan representative Yuichiro Tamaki confirmed their attendance; the first wave of star-studded guest lineup announced; meanwhile, all 10 top-tier “Title Sponsor (” seats have been sold out, with industry-leading companies gathering in Tokyo.

) Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki and Representative Yuichiro Tamaki confirm attendance, elevating the political attention of TEAMZ SUMMIT 2026

The organizers announced that Satsuki Katayama ###Finance Minister / Minister of Financial Services( will attend TEAMZ Summit 2026 and deliver a speech. Minister Katayama has long been focused on financial system reform and industry restructuring. In the current context of Japan accelerating digital asset and financial innovation, her participation is seen as an important signal of “policy and industry further dialogue.”

At the same time, Democratic Party of Japan representative and House of Representatives member Yuichiro Tamaki also confirmed his attendance. Tamaki previously served at Japan’s Ministry of Finance )Former Ministry of Finance( and has extensive experience in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Financial Services Agency, Osaka National Tax Agency, and other agencies, with high influence on topics such as “digital finance, industry policy, and international competition.”

) Web3 × AI expansion: from “cryptocurrency” to “next-generation industry infrastructure”

TEAMZ SUMMIT has always been an important platform connecting global Web3 industry resources. The 2026 conference will undergo a significant upgrade: not only continuing to cover core Web3 topics but also focusing on the AI ###Artificial Intelligence( field, bringing the intersection of “on-chain economy” and “intelligent revolution” to the forefront.

The theme of this year’s conference is “Tradition Meets Tomorrow”. For the first time, the event will be relocated to the historic Japanese garden, Happo-en )Happo-en(, which has a 400-year history. The organizers stated that in this space filled with Eastern aesthetics and ceremonial atmosphere, they will showcase the cutting-edge technology of “blockchain and AI integration,” allowing participants to experience the practical applications of future technology in a setting different from traditional conference centers.

) First wave of star-studded guest lineup announced: top Web3 and AI figures gather in Tokyo

In addition to two heavyweight political guests, the conference also announced several international and domestic industry leaders, including but not limited to:

• Subash ###Tether(, Michael Terpin )Transform Ventures(, Mr. Kang Sang-su )Matsuo Research Institute(
• Nick DiSisto )Trust Wallet(, Takatoshi Shibayama )Ledger(
• Genki Oda )JVCEA(, Sota Watanabe )Startale Group(, Tomohiko Kondo )SBI VC Trade(
• Ken Kodama )EMURGO(, Mai Furukawa )XRPL Japan(, Hirotaka Kunimitsu )Financier Inc.(
• Vineet Budki )Sigma Capital(, Ken Kawai )Anderson Mori & Tomotsune(
• Dr. Salim )Maidaan AI(, Tatsuya Saito )Progmat(, Sō Saitō )Sō & Saitō Law Office(
• Marc Piano )Horizons Global(, Anand Iyer )Canonical(

These top figures from the global and Japanese industry sectors will jointly cover key areas of Web3 and AI.

) All 10 title sponsorship seats sold out: industry leaders XRP, Cardano, SBI VCT, Startale, EMURGO, and more join

The organizers also announced that all 10 seats for the core sponsorship level—Title Sponsor ###—have been sold out in advance. Major global industry players including XRP, Cardano, SBI VCT, Startale, EMURGO, AAC, Envo, and others have confirmed as top-tier partners for the 2026 TEAMZ SUMMIT.

In addition, more sponsorships and exhibition collaborations are ongoing. Web3/AI companies from around the world will gather at Happo-en in Tokyo to showcase the latest technologies, foster ecological cooperation, and build global partnerships.

Click here for sponsorship information.

( Over 100 media and community partners connected: conference content will be broadcast globally in real-time

TEAMZ SUMMIT 2026 has over 100 media, community, VC, and supporting organization partners, forming a powerful global dissemination network. On-site releases and discussions will be broadcast in real-time through international media and niche communities, enhancing global exposure and business matching efficiency for participating companies and projects.

Media partners include: Cointelegraph Global, CoinPost, bitcoin.com, Cointelegraph Japan, BlockBeats, Foresight News, Crypto Times, PANews, Jinse Finance, BlockTempo, Iolite, Pacific Meta, and other mainstream industry media.

Community partners include: PALacademy, Akindo, Hakuhodo Key3, Progmat, Shibuya Web3 University, CIC Tokyo, Tokyo Fintech, and others.

VC and investment partners are also expanding, including: Draper Associates, Dragonfly, Blockchain Capital, Wintermute, Hyperithm, NGC Ventures, SevenX Ventures, and more international capital participation.

Click here for information on media, community, VC, and supporting organization partners, please visit the official website.

) Japan’s three major industry associations confirm official support: JCBA, JVCEA, JBA for two consecutive years

The conference also confirmed that Japan’s three major representative organizations in the Web3 and crypto asset industry:

• Japan Crypto Asset Business Association ###JCBA###
• Japan Crypto Asset Trading Association (JVCEA)
• Japan Blockchain Association (JBA)

will continue to provide official support for TEAMZ Web3 / AI SUMMIT in 2026, further endorsing the professionalism, compliance, and industry influence of the event.

( TEAMZ Web3 / AI SUMMIT 2026 conference info )Official###

• Time: April 7, 2026 (Tuesday) — April 8, 2026 (Wednesday)
• Location: Happo-en (Minato-ku, Tokyo, Shirokane-tamachi)
• Theme: Tradition Meets Tomorrow
• Guest scale: 130+
• Expected attendees: 10,000+
• Official website: https://web3.teamz.co.jp/
• Ticket page: https://web3.teamz.co.jp/en/tickets-list-2026

About TEAMZ

TEAMZ is a global accelerator focused on Web3 and AI. Through summit events, marketing, corporate partnerships, and ecosystem connections, it promotes innovation in Japan’s ecosystem. Its flagship event, TEAMZ Web3 / AI Summit, attracts participants from over 50 countries and regions annually, connecting entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, and government agencies to create a global business cooperation platform.

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