Japan's Big Three Banks Launch a Joint Yen Stablecoin by March 2027
MUFG, Mizuho, and SMBC announced a joint yen stablecoin targeting real transactions by March 2027. Here's what the FSA-backed trust model means for Asia.
Stablecoins
Stablecoins are a category of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value against a reference asset, such as a fiat currency (e.g. the US dollar) or a commodity (such as gold).
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MiCA Deadline July 1: Only 14 Platforms Licensed Across the EU
MiCA's transitional period ends July 1, 2026. Only 14 platforms hold trading authorization across the EU, and 10 member states have issued zero licenses.
GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules: Key Deadlines June 9 and July 18, 2026
The GENIUS Act sets two critical deadlines for digital dollar users worldwide: June 9, 2026 for FinCEN-OFAC comments, and July 18, 2026 for full rules.
US Banks Launch Tokenized Deposits to Fight Stablecoin Growth
JPMorgan, Citi, BofA, and Wells Fargo plan a shared tokenized deposit network by 2027. It is not a stablecoin, and that distinction reveals a defensive…
Japan Opens to Foreign Stablecoins and Pushes Yen On-Chain
Japan activated FSA rules for foreign stablecoins on June 1, 2026, while backing yen on-chain for Asian payments. The dollar's dominance over stablecoin rails…
37 European Banks Launch Qivalis Euro Stablecoin, Bypassing the ECB
Qivalis reached 37 banks across 15 European countries on May 20, 2026. Intesa Sanpaolo and BPER joined, targeting a euro stablecoin launch well before the…
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