On July 1, 2026, Osaka Prefecture initiated a call for applications for subsidies aimed at new financial services utilizing innovative technologies such as blockchain and AI. The application period is set from 2 PM on the same day until 6 PM on July 31. Titled 'Pioneering Financial Market Formation Support Project Subsidy,' this initiative is part of efforts to realize Osaka as an international financial city. Through pilot projects within the prefecture, the initiative aims to implement new financial services and enhance market...