Japan’s stablecoin push gains pace as issuers commit to full rollout
May 13, 2026
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by Hannah Collymore
for CryptoPolitan

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Japan Blockchain Foundation has formally approved plans to issue EJPY, a trust-type yen stablecoin structured as a custodial trust. The regulatory-aligned token launch could boost crypto adoption in Japan, support DeFi and payments use cases and increase liquidity on DEXs and CEXs.
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Japan Blockchain Foundation has formally approved plans to issue EJPY, a trust-type yen stablecoin.