JPYC

Japan CBDC tests hit 50K TPS, but digital yen still distant
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14 September, 2026

Japan CBDC tests hit 50K TPS, but digital yen still distant

Japan’s digital yen pilot cleared key technical hurdles, but the Bank of Japan has yet to decide on issuance as...
Japan’s top banks eye joint stablecoins launch in 2027
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16 June, 2026

Japan’s top banks eye joint stablecoins launch in 2027

Three of Japan's largest banks are set to issue stablecoins by 2027, while SBI Shinsei Bank launches a digital currency...
WU tests stablecoins to reduce legacy finance dependency
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30 October, 2025

WU tests stablecoins to reduce legacy finance dependency

Western Union avoided digital assets due to volatility and regulatory concerns, but the passage of the GENIUS Act in the...
All is coming up stablecoins: volume soars, tradfi firms want in
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28 October, 2025

All is coming up stablecoins: volume soars, tradfi firms want in

Stablecoin transaction volume is soaring; meanwhile, tradfi companies are leaning in hard, and Japan’s first yen-denominated token has roared.
Japan plans tax changes to boost digital asset investment
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29 August, 2025

Japan plans tax changes to boost digital asset investment

Japan will introduce a flat 20% tax rate for capital gains such as investments, while also seeking to classify digital...
‘JPYC’ could become Japan’s first local stablecoin
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22 August, 2025

‘JPYC’ could become Japan’s first local stablecoin

JPYC has already issued a prepaid digital asset, but wants to use the regulatory changes in Japan to gain a...