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On the corporate side, DAT (Digital Asset Treasury) strategies are emerging as a notable trend. An increasing number of companies are exploring ways to incorporate digital assets into their balance sheets—either as reserves or as part of broader treasury strategies—driving continued interest and activity across the ecosystem.
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama and Yuichiro Tamaki Confirmed as Speakers
TEAMZ announced that Satsuki Katayama (Finance Minister / Minister for Financial Services) will attend TEAMZ Summit 2026 and deliver a keynote address. Minister Katayama has long been focused on financial system reform and industrial transformation, and her participation is widely seen as a strong signal of deeper policy-industry engagement as Japan accelerates digital asset and financial innovation.
TEAMZ also confirmed the participation of Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of the Democratic Party for the People and a Member of the House of Representatives. Tamaki previously served at Japan’s Ministry of Finance (formerly the Ministry of Finance and the old Ministry of Finance structures), and has extensive government experience across the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Financial Services Agency, and the Osaka Regional Taxation Bureau. He is expected to contribute meaningful perspectives on digital finance, industrial policy, and Japan’s global competitiveness.
Beyond the two major political speakers, TEAMZ also announced an expanding roster of international and Japanese industry leaders, including but not limited to:
Subash (Tether), Michael Terpin (Transform Ventures), Kangsu Kim (Matsuo Institute, Inc.) 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), Hironori Kunimitsu (FiNANCiE) Vineet Budki (Sigma Capital), Ken Kawai (Anderson Mori & Tomotsune) Dr. Salim (Maidaan AI), Tatsuya Saito (Progmat), So Saito (So & Sato Law Office) Marc Piano (Horizons Global), Anand Iyer (Canonical)Global Reach Strengthened by 100+ Media, Community, VC Partners, and Supporters
TEAMZ Summit 2026 is supported by an international network of over 100 partners, including media organizations, community partners, venture capital firms, and ecosystem supporters. Summit announcements and discussions will be distributed in real time across partner channels, maximizing global visibility and accelerating business matchmaking opportunities for participating companies and projects.
Continued Endorsement from Japan’s Three Major Industry Associations
Japan Cryptoasset Business Association (JCBA) Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association (JVCEA) Japan Blockchain Association (JBA)Their endorsement provides a strong foundation for the summit’s professionalism, compliance orientation, and industry credibility.
Dates: April 7 (Tue) – April 8 (Wed), 2026 Venue: Happo-en, Minato City, Tokyo Theme: Tradition Meets Tomorrow Speakers: 130+ Expected Attendance: 10,000+ Official Website: https://web3.teamz.co.jp/ Tickets: https://web3.teamz.co.jp/en/tickets-list-2026About TEAMZ
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