Japan Post Bank (TYO:7182) plans to issue a digital currency to depositors in fiscal 2026, facilitating the quick trading of blockchain-based financial products, Nikkei Asia reported on Monday.

This initiative aims to revitalize its massive 190 trillion yen in deposits, much of which lies dormant in accounts, the publication said.

The bank hopes to increase convenience for its existing, often older customer base while also attracting younger users, said the news daily.

By leveraging its 120 million accounts, the project will allow savings to be easily used for online digital asset trading, added the report.

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