JAPAN'S SBI HOLDINGS TO LAUNCH YEN-PEGGED STABLECOIN

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SBI Holdings partnered with Startale Group to launch a yen-denominated stablecoin in Q2 2026 with issuance handled by Shinsei Trust & Banking and circulation via licensed exchange SBI VC Trade, positioning it for global settlement and institutional adoption. The token will complement Startale's USDSC dollar stablecoin to power a 24/7 tokenized stock exchange and enable AI agent payments and tokenized asset distributions beyond everyday transactions. The project aligns with Japan's Financial Services Agency approving JPYC as the country's first yen stablecoin while supporting a joint initiative from Mizuho, MUFG, and SMBC. SBI separately partnered with Ripple to introduce RLUSD to the Japanese market in 2026.