Japan to Approve Yen-Denominated Stablecoin JPYC by 2025

Japan’s Financial Services Agency to Approve JPYC Stablecoin by 2025

Japan will approve its first yen-denominated stablecoin, JPYC, by fall 2025. Backed 1:1 by bank deposits and Japanese government bonds, this marks a regulatory milestone and may shift liquidity from dollar stablecoins to JPYC.

JPYC’s approval could reshape yen liquidity markets and highlight Japan’s stablecoin regulation approach.

JPYC Inc., led by CEO Noriyuki Hirosue, spearheads the launch of JPYC, backed by yen and Japanese government bonds. The stablecoin aims to become a pivotal factor in Japan’s digital asset ecosystem, offering a secure and reliable alternative to international stablecoins currently dominating the Japanese market.

“Yen stablecoins could have a significant effect on Japan’s bond market. In the US, leading stablecoin issuers have become major buyers of US Treasurys, holding them as collateral for circulating tokens.” — Noriyuki Hirosue, Founder & CEO, JPYC Inc.

The approval may increase demand for Japanese government bonds and influence domestic and regional liquidity. Market observers expect shifts in the trading volumes of established stablecoins like USDT and USDC in Japan. As JPYC gains traction, its role in DeFi protocols, both in Japan and regionally, is anticipated to grow significantly. Key industry participants are closely monitoring potential shifts in financial strategies and regulatory enforcement, indicating a broader adjustment in Asia’s stablecoin market. Analysts highlight that this shift introduces new dynamics into Japan’s financial system, with implications across digital and traditional asset interactions.

JPYC’s arrival presents a new financial instrument for regulated trading platforms and DeFi protocols. Historical comparisons to US stablecoin models point towards similar liquidity enhancements in bond markets. Analysts forecast substantial effects on crypto and traditional finance, contingent on regulatory clarity.