Japan’s Largest Banks Target Joint Stablecoin Launch by 2027
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Japan’s largest banks MUFG, SMBC and Mizuho plan to launch a yen-pegged stablecoin by the end of fiscal 2026 (March 2027) under Financial Services Agency oversight, signaling significant crypto and payments adoption by traditional finance. The banks are forming a council to coordinate stablecoin operations and use cases, but key details on reserves, custody and cross-border payments remain undecided, creating regulatory and operational risks for DeFi integration and market impact.
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- Japan’s top three banks plan a yen-backed stablecoin launch by March 2027 under FSA oversight.
- MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho are forming a council to coordinate stablecoin operations and use cases.
- Key details on reserves, custody, and cross-border payments remain undecided ahead of launch.
Japan’s three largest banking groups are moving closer to issuing an asset-backed stablecoin, marking a new stage in the country’s efforts to integrate blockchain-based payment systems into the traditional financial sector.
According to reports, MUFG Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), and Mizuho Bank are preparing to launch a yen-pegged stablecoin before the end of Japan’s fiscal year 2026 in March 2027.
The project has been developed under the supervision of Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA), with the three institutions working toward a formal agreeme…
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