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JPYC News 2026: Latest on Japan's Yen Stablecoin (Updated Monthly)
Last updated: 2026-06-28 (this page is refreshed monthly).
Bottom line: JPYC went live in October 2025 as Japan's first FSA-regulated yen stablecoin, and since then its circulation, wallet support and partnerships have expanded. Issuer JPYC Inc. raised fresh capital in its Series B and is pushing JPYC as payments infrastructure, while other yen stablecoins — like JPYSC from SBI and Startale — have begun to move.
Latest JPYC developments (as of 2026-06-28)
- Launch (October 2025): JPYC Inc. issued Japan's first FSA-regulated yen stablecoin; buy/redeem 1:1 on JPYC EX.
- Growing circulation: supply, volume and holders are growing fast off a small base (reports/on-chain trackers put cumulative issuance around ¥2 billion and market cap around US$18M as of April 2026). These are approximate, point-in-time figures.
- Funding: JPYC Inc. raised an additional ¥2.8B in the second close of its Series B (as reported).
- Wallet support: the LINE-linked wallet "Unifi" added JPYC → details.
- Other yen stablecoins: SBI and Startale plan a trust-type yen stablecoin, "JPYSC," within 2026 → details; the megabanks are also exploring yen stablecoins.
Figures and dates above are approximate, based on public/company disclosures. Always confirm the latest on official channels (JPYC EX / JPYC Inc.).
Why it matters
JPYC is the first regulated money that lets you use the yen itself, on-chain — a base layer for yen remittances, payments and Web3, and a leading indicator for the whole yen-stablecoin market (JPYSC, megabanks).
Key milestones (timeline)
| When | Event |
|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | JPYC launches as Japan's first FSA-regulated yen stablecoin |
| H1 2026 | Circulation and holders grow fast; wallet support (e.g. Unifi) expands |
| 2026 | Other yen stablecoins (SBI × Startale's JPYSC) get underway |
Notes (YMYL)
Informational only, not investment or tax advice. Circulation, partnerships and regulation move fast; figures are approximate as of 2026-06-28. JPYC is pegged 1:1 to the yen, but taxes and personal responsibility can still apply (→ JPYC and tax).
Related: What is JPYC? · JPYC vs USDC/USDT · Japan's stablecoin regulation
Sources
FAQ
- Where can I follow JPYC news?
- JPYC Inc.'s official announcements and JPYC EX are the primary sources. This page also summarizes the main developments and is refreshed monthly.
- How widely adopted is JPYC?
- It is early-stage but growing fast — reports put cumulative issuance around ¥2 billion as of April 2026. Figures are approximate and change, so confirm officially.
- Are there yen stablecoins other than JPYC?
- SBI and Startale plan a trust-type coin, 'JPYSC,' within 2026, and the megabanks are exploring yen stablecoins too.
This article is informational only and is not financial, investment, or trading advice. Prices are reference snapshots and may be outdated. Always do your own research.
