Japan’s Digital Yen Trial Builds Blockchain Connections for International Transactions
- Japan's FSA supports a pilot project by MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho to issue yen-backed stablecoins for cross-border payments under regulatory oversight. - JPYC launched the world's first regulated 1:1 yen-pegged stablecoin, aiming to reduce transaction costs and drive digital asset innovation. - Japan's dual-track approach combines institutional stablecoin experiments with fintech growth, addressing crypto adoption risks while promoting blockchain-driven financial modernization. - Stablecoins are seen as "me
Japan's financial regulators have made a notable move toward advancing digital currency, as the Financial Services Agency (FSA) has endorsed a pilot program in which the country’s top three banks will collaborate to issue stablecoins backed by the yen. Announced on November 7, this project brings together
Under Japanese regulations, the stablecoin will be treated as an electronic payment tool and will be jointly issued by the three banks, Mitsubishi Corporation, Progmat Inc., and
In a separate development, Tokyo-based fintech firm JPYC introduced the world’s first fully regulated yen-linked stablecoin on October 27, as reported by
The FSA’s endorsement of the major banks’ stablecoin initiative comes as digital assets gain traction in Japan’s financial industry. Market participants, including crypto exchanges such as Coincheck and SBI VC Trade, are expanding their offerings amid ongoing regulatory talks that may reduce crypto tax obligations and relax trading leverage restrictions, according to a
While both critics and investors recognize the volatility risks of cryptocurrencies, many view stablecoins as a gateway to broader adoption. Kou Okamoto, a CFO based in Tokyo who has invested in crypto since 2019, described stablecoins as offering “moderate risk and moderate returns” compared to more speculative altcoins. Additionally, SBI VC Trade saw a fivefold jump in new accounts after U.S. President Donald Trump voiced support for crypto, highlighting the global factors influencing Japan’s market.
As the FSA and industry stakeholders address regulatory and operational hurdles, Japan’s dual strategy—backing both large-scale stablecoin projects and fintech-driven innovation—positions the nation as a leading force in Asia’s digital finance sector. The results of these initiatives could transform international payments and set new standards for stablecoin use worldwide.
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