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JPYSC vs JPYC: Japan's Yen Stablecoin Rollout in 2026
Bottom line: JPYC vs JPYSC — Japan's yen stablecoins keep coming
Yen stablecoins gathered momentum in 2026. Japan now has two live yen stablecoins — JPYC, the country's first regulated yen stablecoin, and JPYSC, a trust-bank-backed coin that launched in June — plus a three-megabank project still on the way.
Key points
- JPYC: Japan's first regulated yen stablecoin (trading began October 2025) — a Type II fund-transfer-type coin designed to hold a 1:1 peg to the yen, with issuance/redemption via JPYC EX capped at roughly ¥1 million per day per user (no cap on how much you can hold or send once issued)
- JPYSC: launched June 24, 2026 — issued by SBI Shinsei Trust Bank, distributed via SBI VC Trade, built by Startale Group. A Type III trust-backed coin with no transaction cap, aimed at institutional/B2B use (as reported)
- Three megabanks (MUFG, Mizuho, SMBC): reportedly working together on a yen stablecoin by the end of Japan's fiscal year 2026 (March 2027)
JPYC vs JPYSC: how each one is positioned (as reported)
- JPYC operates under a Type II funds-transfer licence and is reported to be backed by yen deposits and Japanese government bonds, with issuance/redemption via JPYC EX capped at roughly ¥1 million per day per user (holding and sending JPYC once issued has no cap) — built for retail payments and everyday transfers.
- JPYSC (SBI / Startale) is a Type III electronic payment instrument issued by a trust bank (SBI Shinsei Trust Bank) and distributed via SBI VC Trade, with Startale Group handling the technology. It launched June 24, 2026 with no per-transaction cap and reserves that can include up to 50% short-term Japanese government bonds, targeting institutions, enterprises and B2B settlement rather than everyday retail spending.
- The three megabanks — which collectively oversee a very large asset base — stand out for building shared infrastructure, with business-to-business (B2B) settlement a likely use case.
Why it matters
"Stable" does not mean zero risk
Even a yen coin depends on the issuer's credibility and reserve management, and a depeg is possible. Check who issues a coin and what backs it.
Yen stablecoins point at real payment and remittance demand. JPYC and JPYSC are both live now, but JPYSC's rollout is still an early, restricted phase (limited to SBI VC Trade accounts at launch), and the three-megabank plan is still in progress — each plan can change.
FAQ
Q. What's the difference between JPYC and JPYSC? A. JPYC is a Type II fund-transfer-type coin from JPYC Inc., with issuance/redemption via JPYC EX capped at roughly ¥1 million per day per user (no cap on holding or sending), aimed at retail payments. JPYSC, launched June 24, 2026, is a Type III trust-backed coin issued by SBI Shinsei Trust Bank (distributed via SBI VC Trade, technology by Startale Group), with no transaction cap and reserves that can include up to 50% short-term Japanese government bonds — built for institutional and B2B settlement rather than everyday retail use.
Q. Will a stablecoin go up in price? A. It's designed to stay at ¥1, so it isn't a bet on price. It's a means of payment and transfer — understand what a stablecoin is.
Sources
- Japan's JPYC launches country's first yen-denominated stablecoin (reported): https://www.theblock.co/post/376199/japan-jpyc-launches-yen-stablecoin
- Japan's SBI and Startale Unveil Yen Stablecoin JPYSC Set for Q2 2026 Launch (reported): https://finance.yahoo.com/news/japan-sbi-startale-unveil-yen-104227290.html
- Japan Three Biggest Banks Unite to Launch Yen Crypto Stablecoin by March 2027 (reported): https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/japan-three-biggest-banks-unite-113613500.html
- SBI Group Launches JPYSC, Japan's First Trust Bank-Backed Yen Stablecoin (reported, June 24, 2026): https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/sbi-group-launches-jpysc-japan-125604045.html
Not financial advice
This article is for information only and is not investment advice. Crypto assets are volatile and carry risks including hacking. Do your own research and only use money you can afford to lose.
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FAQ
- What's the difference between JPYC and JPYSC?
- JPYC is a Type II fund-transfer-type coin from JPYC Inc., with issuance/redemption via JPYC EX capped at roughly ¥1 million per day per user (no cap on holding or sending), aimed at retail payments. JPYSC, launched June 24, 2026, is a Type III trust-backed coin issued by SBI Shinsei Trust Bank (distributed via SBI VC Trade, technology by Startale Group), with no transaction cap and reserves that can include up to 50% short-term Japanese government bonds — built for institutional and B2B settlement rather than everyday retail use.
- Will a stablecoin go up in price?
- It's designed to stay at ¥1, so it isn't a bet on price. It's a means of payment and transfer, not a speculative asset.
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.
