Key Takeaways
- Japan’s first regulated Yen-Pegged Stablecoin, JPYC, launched on October 27 by registered transfer company JPYC Co., Ltd.
- The JPYC stablecoin is 1:1 backed by Japanese yen deposits and government bonds.
- The initiative positions Japan as a leader in regulated digital currency innovation with major enterprise partnerships already established.
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A New Chapter in Japanese Digital Payments
Japan has entered the stablecoin arena with the official launch of JPYC, the country’s first regulated Yen-Pegged Stablecoin. Developed by JPYC Co., Ltd., now registered as an official “funds transfer company” under Japan’s Payment Services Act, the digital currency begins trading on October 27, 2025. This is a significant milestone, as Japan aims to combine mature financial stability with the efficiency of blockchain technology, allowing the government to approve a digital substitute for the physical yen.
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Infrastructure and Support Fit for Enterprise Use
The Yen-Pegged Stablecoin JPYC has a competitive advantage because it has full regulatory compliance and strong financial backing. Every token is backed by depository Japanese yen and government bonds, resulting in 100% collateralization, while achieving 1:1 redeemability with the national fiat currency.
The platform employs multi-chain across Avalanche, Ethereum, and Polygon networks, while maintaining low-cost, high-speed transactions and stability of traditional banking with the JPYC EX redemption platform.
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Establish a Complete Ecosystem
In addition to moving past the technical launch, JPYC has gained sizable enterprise adoption and established the Yen-Pegged Stablecoin for practical utility in the real world. Key partnerships include the integration of JPYC into HashPort Wallet for 700,000 users, easy to use payments at convenience stores across Densan System’s 65,000 stores, and a developing corporate accounting solution by way of double jump.tokyo’s N Suite. These partnerships show how Japan is deliberately constructing the infrastructure to connect conventional commercial payments with blockchain payments.
FAQs
How is Yen-Pegged Stablecoin JPYC different from previous stablecoin attempts in Japan?
JPYC is the first stablecoin issued by a registered “funds transfer company” under Japan’s Payment Services Act, giving it full regulatory approval and requiring 100% backing by yen deposits and government bonds, different from previous unregulated tokens.
What are the primary use cases for Yen-Pegged Stablecoin JPYC?
Initial applications include convenience store payments, corporate accounting and workflow automation, creator compensation platforms, credit card payments, and e-commerce transactions through established payment networks across Japan.
Can international users access the Yen-Pegged Stablecoin JPYC?
While initially focused on the Japanese market, the stablecoin’s multi-chain design (Avalanche, Ethereum, Polygon) provides global accessibility, though redemption services currently require Japanese bank accounts and identity verification using Japan’s My Number card system.
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