Japan Launches World’s First Yen-Pegged Stablecoin, Backed by Government Bonds
Japan has introduced the world’s first stablecoin pegged to the yen, marking a key milestone in digital finance. The coin, called JPYC, is issued by a Tokyo-based startup. It is fully convertible to the yen and backed by domestic savings and Japanese government bonds (JGBs). JPYC plans to issue 10 trillion yen (about $66 billion)…