The Japan Cryptoasset Business Association (Chairman: Noriyuki Hirosue, hereinafter "JCBA") is pleased to announce the establishment of a new "Wallet & AI Division" and the holding of its first general meeting on June 29, 2026. A total of 37 companies and 51 individuals, including wallet providers and law firms, participated and registered for this division. At the first general meeting, the background and objectives for establishing the division were shared, and discussions were held on the operational structure, future operational policies, themes for consideration, and deliverables for the division chair and secretaries. Background and Objectives for Establishing the Wallet & AI Division Japan's cryptoasset regulations are at a major turning point, with discussions underway regarding the transfer of regulation to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, and the introduction of systems for electronic payment means and cryptoasset service intermediaries. Wallets, in particular, are not only for storing and transferring cryptoassets but also serve as a crucial foundation connecting users to on-chain services such as DeFi, NFTs, and stablecoins. Furthermore, in recent years, functionalities have become increasingly sophisticated, including transaction proposals and execution support by AI agents, optimization of gas fees and transaction routes, fraud detection, and seedless authentication utilizing MPC and biometric authentication. On the other hand, challenges in terms of systems and practical operations have become apparent, including user protection, AML/CFT, privacy protection, the positioning of DEX connection UIs, the division of responsibilities during transactions by AI, and regulatory disparities between Japan and other countries. This division will organize issues related to unhosted wallets and AI-integrated wallets across the industry, and will proceed with the compilation of self-regulatory standards for user protection and safety management, system r