JPYC Co., Ltd. becomes Japan's first licensed issuer of a yen-backed stablecoin, enabling blockchain-based payments and redemptions under new FSA regulations.
JPYC Co., Ltd. has been officially registered by the Kanto Local Finance Bureau as a funds transfer service provider, making it the first institution in Japan authorized to issue a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the Japanese yen. The JPYC token will be fully backed by yen reserves and accessible on Ethereum, Avalanche, and Polygon networks, allowing direct exchanges between yen and JPYC. This initiative distinguishes JPYC from traditional cryptocurrencies by focusing on enhancing digital payment systems and Web3 applications.