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Japan Approves First Yen-Pegged Stablecoin Backed by Circle

18 August 2025
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source: decrypt.co

source: decrypt.co

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is set to approve the nation’s first yen-backed stablecoin, orchestrated by Tokyo-based fintech JPYC with investment from Circle, the global stablecoin leader behind USDC.

The formal regulatory green light is expected to occur this fall, positioning Japan as a major player in global digital finance and blockchain innovation.

JPYCはCircle、アステリア、電算システム、パーソル、アイフルその他の上場企業から直接またはCVC経由で出資頂いています。
尚、非公表でご出資頂いている上場企業もあります。

また、シンプレクスさんに取引システムの開発をお願いしています。

— 岡部典孝 JPYC代表取締役 (@noritaka_okabe) August 18, 2025


JPYC’s stablecoin will maintain a strict 1:1 peg to the Japanese yen, secured by bank deposits and government bonds under Japan’s robust Payment Services Act. To issue such tokens, firms must now hold either a bank license or trust company status, ensuring stringent oversight and safeguarding both individual and corporate users. The project seeks to reduce domestic reliance on dollar-pegged tokens—including USDC and USDT—while elevating yen-denominated digital assets as a credible and liquid currency for cross-border transactions and payments.

Circle’s active support in the JPYC rollout follows its milestone March 2025 entry into Japan when the FSA approved USDC for use on prominent exchanges through SBI Holdings. The partnership enabled Circle to broaden USDC listings with Binance Japan, bitbank, and bitFlyer, marking Japan’s first official approval for a globally recognized dollar-pegged stablecoin under the updated stablecoin framework.

Industry stakeholders predict that the launch of a yen-pegged stablecoin will increase demand for Japanese government bonds—mirroring effects in the U.S., where stablecoin issuers have become major Treasury buyers. This liquidity channel is anticipated to lower borrowing costs and encourage DeFi-powered trade and remittances, reinforcing Japan’s status as a blockchain fintech-friendly economy.

Japan’s move comes after key 2023 reforms to the Payment Services Act, which clarified digital currency status and provided stability-focused regulations for issuers. This cautious but progressive regulatory stance aims to balance innovation with risk management, paving the way for further stablecoin adoption and competition with established dollar-backed tokens.

 

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