創・佐藤法律事務所

31/07/2026

We hope you are well, and that you are taking care in this summer heat. We once again thank you for your continued interest in So & Sato Law Offices.

We have some extraordinary updates to share this month, including new internal and external publications and panel discussion by our attorneys. We invite you to read the latest edition of our newsletter to stay informed about recent industry trends and developments at our office.

Take care,
The SSLO Team

29/07/2026

【オンチェーン金融と日本法 ―骨太方針2026を踏まえた法的論点の全体像】
オンチェーン金融は、日本法上どのように位置付けられ、どのような法的論点が問題となるのでしょうか。

本稿では、骨太方針2026を踏まえ、ステーブルコイン、トークン化預金、暗号資産、セキュリティトークン、スマートコントラクトについて、日本法上の位置付けや主要な法的論点を体系的に整理・解説しています。
詳細は記事でご一読ください👇
https://innovationlaw.jp/onchain-finance-japan-law/
（執筆：斎藤創）

オンチェーン金融を日本法の観点から解説。骨太方針2026を踏まえ、ステーブルコイン、トークン化預金、暗号資産、セキュリティトークン、スマートコントラクトの法的論点を体系的に整理します。

22/07/2026

【AIエージェントは「お金」を使えるか ― x402・USDC・Agentic Walletが拓くAgentic Payments】
AIエージェントが自律的に支払いを行う「Agentic Payments」が注目を集めています。

本稿では、x402、Google AP2、Stripe Machine Payments Protocol、Mastercard Agent Pay、Circle Agent Stackなどの最新動向を比較しながら、AIエージェントによる契約・権限、ステーブルコイン決済、資金決済法・金融商品取引法上の論点を整理しました。

📢 2026年7月27日付で記事を加筆・更新いたしました。
詳細は記事でご一読ください👇
https://innovationlaw.jp/agentic-payments-japan-law/
（執筆：斎藤創）

AIエージェント決済（Agentic Payments）の最新動向を解説。x402、Google AP2、Stripe Machine Payments Protocol、Mastercard Agent Pay、Circle Agent Stackを比較し、日本法上の契約、権限、ステーブルコイン決済、資金決済法・金融商品取引法の論点...

21/07/2026

Forbes社主催のセミナー【7/8 大阪開催】に佐藤有紀が登壇いたしました。

17/07/2026

Regulatory Issues for Morpho/Gauntlet-Style DeFi Lending: How Should Non-Custodial Vaults and Curators Be Treated Under Japanese Law?

How are Morpho- and Gauntlet-style DeFi lending protocols viewed under Japanese law?

This article explains the mechanics of these protocols and examines the key legal issues they raise under Japan's regulatory framework, including the Money Lending Business Act, the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, and the Payment Services Act. It also discusses how the legal analysis may differ depending on the role of each participant, from users to protocol operators and curators.

Read the full article here 👇
https://innovationlaw.jp/en/morpho-gauntlet-defi-lending-japan-law/
(Author: So Saito)

An explanation of the regulatory issues involved in offering or soliciting Morpho/Gauntlet-style DeFi lending services in Japan. Focusing on non-custodial vaults and curators, this analysis examines the management and trading of USDC and WETH, collective investment schemes, investment management and...

10/07/2026

【Morpho/Gauntlet型DeFiレンディングの規制論点 ― 非カストディ型Vaultとキュレーターを日本法でどう見るか ―】
Morpho・Gauntletを活用したDeFiレンディングについて、日本法上どのような規制が問題となるのでしょうか。

本稿では、プロトコルの仕組みを整理したうえで、貸金業法、金融商品取引法、資金決済法などとの関係や、利用者・運営主体ごとの法的論点について、日本法上の考え方を解説しています。
詳細は記事でご一読ください👇
https://innovationlaw.jp/morpho-gauntlet-defi-lending-japan-law/
（執筆：斎藤創）

Morpho/Gauntlet型のDeFiレンディングを日本で提供・勧誘する際の規制論点の解説。非カストディ型Vaultとキュレーターを軸に、USDC・WETHの管理・売買、集団投資スキーム、投資運用・投資助言、貸金業を、現行法と金商法改正の....

08/07/2026

📢 Event Announcement | English-Language Panel

We are pleased to announce that So Saito, will be speaking at DIVE INTO BLUE HOURS, co-hosted by Gate Japan Inc. and Digital Finance Group (DFG).

He will join the English-language panel, "Crypto as a Financial Instrument — What Japan's FIEA Shift Means for Institutional Capital," to discuss how Japan's evolving regulatory framework is shaping institutional participation in digital assets.

📅 Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 15:30–18:30 (JST)
📍 Venue: Gate Japan Inc.

More details 👇

DIVE INTO BLUE HOURS Stablecoins, RWAs & the Institutional Era DIVE INTO BLUE…

07/07/2026

【イベント登壇のお知らせ】
弊所の斎藤創がGate Japan株式会社・Digital Finance Group（DFG）共催イベント「DIVE INTO BLUE HOURS」に登壇いたします。

英語セッション「Crypto as a Financial Instrument — What Japan's FIEA Shift Means for Institutional Capital」にパネリストとして参加いたします。

日時：2026年7月14日（火）15:30～18:30
会場：Gate Japan株式会社
詳細はこちら👇

DIVE INTO BLUE HOURS Stablecoins, RWAs & the Institutional Era DIVE INTO BLUE…

30/06/2026

We hope you are well and that those of you in Japan remained safe during the recent typhoon. Thank you for your continued interest in So & Sato Law Offices.

The Akasaka office has some exciting updates to share this month, including a new publication on our website. We invite you to read the latest edition of our newsletter to stay informed about recent industry trends and developments at our office.

29/06/2026

【How to Build an Organization That Does Not Over-Rely on Generative AI】
As the business-use of generative AI expands, the issue lies not in the use of AI itself, but in the risk that human judgment and approval processes become mere formalities when AI outputs are not adequately verified.
This article outlines how the "human-in-the-loop" concept can become a hollow formality in practice and explains key points for designing AI governance in the era of generative AI.
Read the full article here 👇
https://innovationlaw.jp/en/ai-governance-human-in-the-loop/
(Author: So Saito)

Article outlining the risks associated with review and approval processes in the business-use of generative AI and explaining the design of AI governance frameworks that empower humans to exercise effective oversight.