According to Techinasia, Japanese blockchain company Startale Group and SBI Holdings plan to launch a regulated yen-backed stablecoin by the second quarter of 2026 to support global settlements.
Shinsei Trust will handle issuance and redemption, while SBI VC Trade will manage circulation. The stablecoin is intended for global settlements and institutional use. Startale will focus on technology development, and SBI will oversee compliance and promotion.

