JPYC Says Series B Second Close Would Bring Total Funding to About ¥5 Billion

JPYC said its Series B financing is expected to total about ¥5 billion, with four new investors joining as the yen-pegged stablecoin issuer expands development, hiring and multi-chain operations.

Summary

JPYC said its Series B financing is expected to bring cumulative funding to about ¥5 billion, with four new investors joining the round. The company, which issues a yen-pegged stablecoin, said it operates on Ethereum, Polygon, Avalanche and Kaia, and plans to use the funds for system development, hiring, stablecoin expansion and strategic investment. Earlier, JPYC also reported gross transaction volume exceeding ¥35 billion, 18,000 accounts in seven months, and a goal of registering as a funds transfer business in August 2025.

Terms & Concepts
  • Stablecoin: A cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value, typically by being linked to a fiat currency such as the Japanese yen or U.S. dollar.
  • Series B: A mid-stage private fundraising round used by a company to raise capital for expansion after earlier seed or Series A financing.
  • Ethereum: A blockchain network that supports digital tokens and smart contracts, and is one of the platforms on which JPYC said it operates.