Japan’s Megabanks Secure FSA Approval for Joint Stablecoin Initiative
Japan's financial landscape takes a decisive step into digital assets as Mitsubishi UFJ, Mizuho, and Sumitomo Mitsui receive regulatory approval for a collaborative stablecoin project. The Financial Services Agency's greenlight enables proof-of-concept development for yen-pegged stablecoins and cross-border payment infrastructure, with MUFG's Progmat platform providing technical scaffolding.
The initiative follows JPYC's recent launch of Japan's first yen-backed stablecoin, signaling accelerating institutional adoption. Unlike speculative cryptocurrencies, these bank-issued tokens derive stability from fiat reserves—a model gaining global traction as bridges between traditional finance and blockchain networks.