Metaplanet, JPYC and two others study digital credit market

Metaplanet Securities and Progmat are also participating in talks on a new market using Bitcoin, stablecoins and ST, according to the announcement.

Summary

Metaplanet, JPYC and two other companies are jointly examining a digital credit market, with Metaplanet Securities and Progmat also taking part in the initiative. The group is considering a structure that would use Bitcoin, stablecoins and ST (security tokens, blockchain-based digital securities) to support a new market, signaling continued experimentation in Japan with tokenized finance and digital asset-backed settlement rails.

Terms & Concepts
  • stablecoins: Digital tokens designed to hold a stable value.
  • ST: Security tokens, or blockchain-based digital securities.
  • digital credit market: A market structure for digitally issued or settled credit instruments.