How Will Corporate Finance Operate in the AI Era? - Payments, Remittances, and Finance Transformed by Stablecoins

[Offline Event] How Will Corporate Finance Operate in the AI Era? - Payments, Remittances, and Finance Transformed by Stablecoins The way companies manage their finances is about to change significantly. The global adoption of stablecoins is progressing rapidly, with forecasts suggesting they could account for 5-10% of cross-border payments, equating to $2.1 trillion to $4.2 trillion by 2030. New payment and remittance methods that operate 24/7, unaffected by borders or business hours, have the potential to revolutionize inter-company payments, overseas remittances, and financial management. Moreover, the rise of “agentic commerce,” where AI agents explore, select products or services on behalf of individuals, and complete payments, is beginning to take hold. By 2030, it is projected that consumer spending involving AI agents will reach $3 trillion to $5 trillion globally, raising new questions about how much authority to delegate to AI and how to manage that authority. These changes are not just for payment providers and financial institutions; they present an opportunity for a broad range of companies—across e-commerce, retail, distribution, content, travel, and telecommunications—that deal with international transactions and numerous business partners to rethink their payment, remittance, and finance structures. This event will bring together players from diverse fields, including businesses, financial institutions, and payment technology companies, to discuss how corporate finance will evolve with AI, stablecoins, and wallets, and how this will connect to new business models and customer experiences. ■ Event Overview Event Date: September 28, 2026 (Monday) 15:00-19:00 *Reception starts at 14:30 *The duration may change depending on the program Venue: Tokyo (details will be provided as soon as they are determined). Format: Offline event Participation Fee: Free (subject to prior approval) *Approvals will be issued sequentially from around the 21st (Monday) Target Audience: Financial institutions, payment providers, FinTech and Web3 related companies, technology companies, and new business, DX, payment, finance, and corporate planning personnel from various companies. Organizer: NADA NEWS / N.Avenue Inc. Sponsored by: Fireblocks Note: To enhance the event experience, before the event, the sponsoring companies may contact the registered contacts with information about related services and initiatives. Thank you for your understanding. ■ Program (subject to update) Keynote Session: Mr. Okabe, Mr. Sakakibara, and Mr. Tezuka Gather!! How Will Stablecoins Change Corporate Finance? - A Comprehensive Discussion featuring Key Figures in Stablecoins, including JPYC's Mr. Okabe, USDC's Mr. Sakakibara, and JPYSC's Mr. Tezuka. With the emergence of yen-based and dollar-based stablecoins, corporations are presented with new options for “new money” that can be utilized. How will JPYC, USDC, and JPYSC be used in corporate contexts, and how will they change payments, international remittances, and financial management? What are the prospects for differentiation between yen and dollars, integration with existing banking/payment infrastructure, and the challenges towards adoption? Mr. Okabe, Mr. Sakakibara, and Mr. Tezuka will discuss the future of corporate finance, including the possibilities for competition and coexistence. Session 1: To What Extent Can AI Agents Manage Money? - Current Landscape of Banks, Cryptocurrency Exchanges, and Wallets. AI agents are expanding to connect to bank accounts, cryptocurrency exchanges, and wallets, covering not just balance checks but also transactions and remittances. To what extent should authority be granted to AI, and where should human oversight be applied? We will discuss practical challenges related to authentication, security, and accountability. Session 2: How Will Stablecoins Change Corporate Fund Management? - From Payments to Excess Fund Utilization. As stablecoins enable intra-company payments and international remittances 24/7, how will corporate fund management evolve? We will discuss potential new cash management approaches, from the consolidation of dispersed funds domestically and internationally to utilizing tokenized MMFs for managing excess funds. ■ Speaker Introduction (subject to update) Mr. Takashi Tezuka | Representative Director of Startale Japan Involved in establishing businesses and promoting financial IT projects at Citibank, HSBC, and SBI Shinsei Bank in Japan. Later, he was in charge of sales at Google Japan and led growth for Japan operations as Vice President at ByteDance (TikTok). Currently, he promotes the use of blockchain technology in business markets as the CEO of Startale Japan. Graduated from Keio University with a degree in Law and holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School. Mr. Noritaka Okabe | Representative Director of JPYC Experienced in founding his first company while studying at Hitotsubashi University in 2001, serving as Representative Director and CTO. Co-founded Real World Games, where he served as CTO/CFO and then Director. Founded the Japan Cryptocurrency Market (now JPYC Inc.) in 2019, serving as Representative Director. Issued the yen-pegged prepaid token “JPYC Prepaid” in 2021, and will start issuing Japan's first yen-pegged stablecoin “JPYC” on October 27, 2025. Board member of the Japan Cryptocurrency Business Association (JCBA) and Vice Chair of the Blockchain Promotion Association (BCCC). Mr. Kenta Sakakibara | Country Manager at Circle As the Japan head of Circle, he leads the launch and business strategy for the first domestic certified stablecoin “USDC.” At Google Payments, he drove acquisitions, PMI, and market expansion in Australia/New Zealand along with strategic partnerships with major corporations. Prior to this, he worked at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and JRI America, overseeing cash management in the Americas and expansion in Brazil. He possesses deep knowledge of both traditional finance and Web3 technology, and holds an MBA from INSEAD. Mr. Toshiro Yoshida | CEO of HashPort Founded HashPort Inc. in 2018 and has provided wallet solutions to numerous companies, financial institutions, and government agencies, including a digital wallet for EXPO 2025. Operates “HashPort Wallet,” Japan's largest non-custodial wallet service with over 1 million users. Since 2026, he has been the Vice President of the Japan Cryptocurrency Business Association (JCBA). Previously, he was the youngest Venture Architect at BCG Digital Ventures (now BCG X), working on projects between Japan and China. Graduated from Keio University with a degree in Law. ■ Recommended for Please review the following important notes and agree before applying. ----------------------------------- 【Important Notes for Registration】 - Event details may change. Additionally, speakers and other details may change without prior notice. - If duplicate registrations are found, the previously registered accounts will be deleted by the organizers. 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