World's First Yen-Pegged Stablecoin Debuts in Japan

World's First Yen-Pegged Stablecoin Debuts in Japan

Japan Launches JPYC, The World’s First Yen-Backed Stablecoin With Zero Fees

Japan has entered the stablecoin race with a major statement. On October 27, 2025, Tokyo-based startup JPYC launched the world’s first yen-backed stablecoin, a digital token fully supported by Japan’s banks and government bonds. This new currency, known as JPYC, is pegged 1:1 to the Japanese yen and offers zero fees for issuance and redemption, a first for any major fiat-backed stablecoin. The move could reshape how digital payments and remittan…

Japan’s First Yen-Backed Stablecoin Launches With 0% Fees

Japanese startup JPYC has launched the first stablecoin pegged to the yen, backed by domestic savings and Japanese government bonds. JPYC Is The First Yen-Backed Stablecoin In The World JPYC announced on Monday the launch of its yen-backed stablecoin, also called “JPYC.” A stablecoin is a cryptocurrency pegged to a fiat currency, and at present, […]

Digital Yen Goes Live: JPYC EX Integrates Traditional Finance With DeFi

Japan has officially stepped into the regulated stablecoin era with the launch of JPYC EX, the country’s first fully licensed digital yen under the revised Payment Services Act. This milestone marks a pivotal moment for Japan’s financial sector, bridging traditional banking infrastructure with the Web3 ecosystem. Building on earlier versions of JPYC, the new JPYC EX is designed to serve as a compliant, yen-backed stablecoin connecting the nation…

Japan Launches First Yen-Pegged Stablecoin, JPYC

JPYC has released Japan’s first yen-pegged stablecoin, backed by bank deposits and government bonds, at a 1:1 exchange rate.

Tokyo Fintech Firm Launches Japan’s First Yen-Backed Stablecoin as Global Market Surges

Key highlights: Japan enters the stablecoin race with major banks close behind A $308B global market accelerates as JPYC goes live New rules could let Japanese banks invest directly in crypto Tokyo-based fintech company JPYC has launched Japan’s first yen-pegged stablecoin, marking a milestone for the country’s digital asset landscape and signaling rising competition in the global race for stablecoin dominance. A new player in a $308 bil…