
Japan's three megabanks complete yen stablecoin cross-border payment trial
- —The trial covered issuance, transfer and redemption between Mitsubishi Corp offices in Japan and overseas
- —The stablecoin uses a trust-beneficiary structure under Japan's Payment Services Act
- —Launch date, issuance size and fees have not been disclosed
- —More than 90% of global stablecoins are denominated in US dollars
Why it matters: The project could give Japanese corporates a yen-denominated settlement tool and sharpen competition with dollar stablecoins.
Source: 動區 BlockTempo
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