Hitachi Unveils AML Service for Digital Asset Transactions
Hitachi Ltd., a Japanese technology company, has successfully tested an anti-money laundering (AML) model for digital asset transactions. The proof-of-concept project, which involved 17 companies including financial institutions and cryptocurrency-related businesses, aimed to detect illicit activity in transactions involving cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and NFTs earlier and with greater accuracy.
The second round of the proof-of-concept was conducted from March to May 2026 under Japan's Financial Services Agency FinTech Proof-of-Concept Hub. The project targeted improved cross-industry information sharing and the technical feasibility of AML measures in digital-asset markets. Participants shared risk signals, including suspicious transactions and high-risk wallet addresses, to support faster initial responses by individual companies.
Based on the findings, Hitachi plans to begin offering an AML monitoring service for digital-asset transactions from October 2026 to financial institutions and crypto-related businesses. The service will provide post-event monitoring, real-time online assessment, and token monitoring. This move comes as Japan develops a regulatory framework for digital assets, including stablecoins.