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JPY DeFi launches yen stablecoin JPYdf with crypto-collateralized loans on Ethereum

  • —JPYdf targets a 1:1 peg to the yen and is minted against wstETH and USDC collateral
  • —Each collateral type has a separate market with its own ratios and liquidation terms
  • —Loans are overcollateralized: a 1 million yen deposit supports up to 500,000 JPYdf in debt
  • —A redemption mechanism lets users swap JPYdf for collateral tokens to defend the peg
Why it matters: The launch expands yen-based DeFi and creates fresh demand for wstETH and USDC as collateral.
Source: CoinDesk Japan