Mitsubishi UFJ, in collaboration with Datachain, plans to launch a cross-chain stablecoin issuance and interoperability platform by 2024, targeting networks like Ethereum, Cosmos, Avalanche, and Polygon. The platform will enable stablecoin issuance, cross-chain swaps, lending, and payments, marking a significant milestone in connecting traditional finance with emerging blockchain technology.
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Pushing Boundaries: Binance’s Plan for Stablecoins Expansion in Japan
“Binance plans to launch stablecoins pegged to the dollar, euro, and yen in partnership with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group in Japan. Leveraging MUFG’s blockchain platform, this initiative aims to launch in 2022, expanding existing crypto trading and payment services. Future offerings could also be introduced subject to regulatory approvals.”
Stablecoin Surge: Binance and MUTB’s Bold Move into Japan’s Potential $34 Billion Market
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance and Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation are planning to issue Yen and foreign currency-denominated stablecoins in Japan, aligning with the country’s Payments Services Act. This venture aims to boost the adoption of Web3 in Japan, despite possible regulatory challenges. They plan to use the “Progmat Coin” platform, which prioritizes regulatory compliance in the issuance and management of stablecoins.
Japan’s Stablecoin Law: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Future of Crypto
Japan’s largest bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), is engaging in discussions with global stablecoin issuers to mint tokens on its Progmat blockchain platform, following Japan’s new stablecoin law. MUFG’s VP of Product, Tatsuya Saito, emphasized the importance of stablecoins in providing reliable assets for investors during volatile trades and how Japan could potentially become a hub for stablecoin issuance.
Stablecoin Rise in Japan: A Regulatory Leap or a Controlled Crawl?
“Japan’s new regulations governing stablecoins could make it a hub for the burgeoning stablecoin market. However, strict rules apply: only licensed financial institutions can issue stablecoins, must be pegged to legal tender, and guarantee at-face-value redemption.”
Japan’s MUFG Unveils Progmat Coin: A New Era for Bank-Backed Stablecoins & Cross-Chain Solutions
Japan’s MUFG unveils Progmat Coin, a stablecoin issuance platform supporting local bank-backed stablecoins on multiple public blockchains. The platform aims to provide a universal digital asset payment method for stablecoins, cryptocurrencies, and a Japanese CBDC while addressing potential security concerns.
Japanese Banks Embrace Yen-Pegged Stablecoins: Analyzing Opportunities and Challenges
MUFG’s Progmat Coin platform enables Japanese banks to launch Yen-pegged stablecoins on multiple public blockchains such as Ethereum, Polygon, Avalanche, and Cosmos. As new regulations take effect, banks are exploring or launching stablecoins, potentially advancing mainstream crypto asset acceptance.
Japanese Stablecoins: Navigating New Payment Services Act, Pros and Cons
The revision of the Payment Services Act allows Japanese firms to issue stablecoins, aiming to improve efficiency in cross-border payments, international remittance, and online shopping. The legislation also bolsters anti-money laundering efforts and differentiates between crypto assets and stablecoins. This development could significantly impact the $7.2 billion B2B payments market and foster innovation in financial institutions.