JPYR is the Future of Stablecoins in Japan and Beyond

Photo: From left to right: Shunsuke Saito (Editor-in-Chief: Cryptonews Japan), Kengo Shoda (STABLECOIN CLUB), and Ryunosuke Hidaka (STABLECOIN CLUB)

Cryptonews.com met the founders Kengo and Ryunosuke from STABLECOIN CLUB as it puts in place its plans to become the first digital vehicle to accept Yen worldwide.

Stablecoins are gaining popularity all over the world, especially in Japan. And interest is heating up, aided by the announcement by the country’s Financial Services Agency earlier this year of the launch of its stablecoin division.

In addition, the entry of giants such as SBI Holdings in this sector, the stablecoin market may be about to enter the S-curve supercycle phase.

Controlled vs Uncontrolled and the Case of Change

There are two regulated Yen stablecoins in the market: JPYC and JPYSC (the latter a joint venture between SBI Holdings and Startale). But with regulations come restrictions that can stifle innovation and growth outside of Japan, and maybe that’s where the JPYR comes in?

Kengo Match “Yes, exactly. As a project without a working company, we to The opinion of the company STABLECOIN CLUB don’t see this as a case of one stablecoin being better than another, whether regulated or unregulated. Instead, we should see this as a gap in our target markets. ”

“Because the rules and regulations regarding crypto assets are very strict in Japan, stablecoins that follow these rules have a great advantage in the domestic situation.”

Likewise, unregulated Yen stablecoins have a chance in the world?

“That’s right,” says Kengo Shoda. “JPYR is the only Yen stablecoin that can leverage the strength of the Japanese Yen globally.

“We expect residents to spend more on goods and services and taxes.” The JPYR, on the other hand, will be used primarily for international transactions, international transactions, and cross-border transactions.

Taking Yen Global into the Digital Asset Domain

The Japanese yen is one of the world’s most traded currencies and is often seen as a safe haven during political and economic crises.

Indeed, there is a great opportunity to market the Yen globally in the digital economy, but what are the ways in which the FSA is directed to prevent the introduction of stablecoins like JPYC, and put JPYR at a profit?

“When connecting to blockchain networks or integrating with new external protocols, regulated entities must be carefully monitored and the process of accepting problems at any time,” explains Kengo Shoda.

“We see this as a major hindrance to global growth. Another is that within the global DeFi ecosystem, transfer restrictions and KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements can make seamless transfers difficult, if not impossible. The flexibility of JPYR is a unique opportunity.”

Description: Co-founders Kengo Match (left) and Ryunosuke Hidaka (right)

JPYR: Yen-Pegged Stablecoin With 100% Reserve in Japanese Yen

You mentioned the strictness of Japan’s crypto laws, but in many ways, they have been leading the way in providing information to companies. For example, Japan’s Payment Services Act has been praised for providing special three-tier certification.

Since the controversy in the US is a long-term debate on Tether reserves, users and investors will want to be confident that JPYThe reserves that support stablecoins are advanced and liquid. What kind of assets does JPYR use to back its stablecoin?

“With JPYR’s 1:1 benchmark, stablecoin users can be sure that the reserves are 100% in Japanese Yen.

“Furthermore, we cooperate with several market makers to provide the right amount at all times, so the pricing system is always working.

“The loss of liquidity and performance figures is not hidden because we do not have a disclosure system based on the Payment Services Act in Japan.

In addition to this point, Kengo Shoda continues: “Confidence is based on the transparency of the JPYR data on-chain, which ensures that under all market conditions, the JPYR always has a 1:1 stability.

Japanese Stablecoin – From DeFi Powerhouse to Cross-Border Infra Provider

Apart from its initial use case as a source of dollar trading, Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has long been a center for incubating and innovating stablecoin deployments.

JPYR and the IZAKA-YA wallet are the cornerstone of the Japanese DeFi scene. Can you talk about how it’s playing out with JPYR and IZAKA-YA, what kinds of things do you see developing?

“JPYR and IZAKA-YA are promoting cooperation with various special services to create a unique ecosystem. As for JPYR, the use has already begun to lend services through IZAKA-YA and crypto-collateralized loans.

“Furthermore, we are actively looking at cases of using border payments and real estate, a growing sector.

“We also think that the efficient delivery of these products in a user-friendly way is the most important factor that will help the market to develop.”

How JPYR Prepares to Take Part of $92.5 Billion Yen Stablecoin Opportunity

According to Megabank Consortium estimates, the stablecoin market could grow to ¥1.5T – ¥2T (~$9.4B – $12.6B) by 2029, and in five years it could be 10x at ¥14.7T (~$92.5B), according to Yano Research Institute.

Border payments and tokenization will be a big part of the growth story. How is the JPYR positioned for the upcoming breakout and potential competition from major banks such as Mitsubishi UFJ, Sumitomo Mitsui, and Mizuho?

“Instead of competing with megabanks, JPYR is positioning itself as a provider of cross-border payments and remittances, based on the Japanese Yen being the third most traded currency in the world and a reliable safe-haven asset.

“Our strategy at JPYR is to expand the power of the Yen to capture a larger share of the stablecoin market.”

Stablecoins are often referred to as advanced currencies because of their structure. We asked the leaders of JPYR to elaborate on the attractiveness of blockchain technology and the benefits it brings to financial services, sustainability, and research, among other areas.

“As you said, the main interest is that the stability of the stablecoin eliminates the middlemen, greatly speeding up and reducing the cost of all financial services and offices.

“In general, the JPYR blockchain technology achieves significant advantages compared to traditional currencies: the speed and reduction of settlement fees; the identification and unregulated functions of wealth management; and the realization of greater transparency through the accounting system.”

Who’s Afraid of USDC and USDT? Not JPYR

What about the race beyond Japan? Do the founders of JPYR think that USDC or Tether (USDT) issuers can enter the Japanese Yen market? Is it dangerous?

“We believe that it is possible for these issuers to enter the Yen market. However, it seems that growth in Japan, with its strict regulations, will be limited for them.

“With this in mind, from our point of view, we do not see the increase in issuers entering the Yen market as a threat; on the contrary, we see it as a powerful storm that can further advance the Yen market.

JPYR is a project in the right place at the right time. Has there been interest in JPYR from other companies looking to partner? Also, would stablecoins like JPYR be more competitive in the consumer payments, and B2B sector?

We cannot disclose the current negotiations. As valued members of the Stable Coin Club DAO, we receive directly many strategies from companies interested in JPYR.

We are fully confident that stablecoins will be an important part of the future economy, not only in the B2B sector but also in the B2C (consumer) sector.

STABLECOIN CLUB official website: https://stablecoin.limited/

Find JPYR: https://www.btse.com/ja-JP/trading/JPYR-USDT

JPYR official website: https://jpyr.org/

JPYR Whitepaper: https://jpyr.org/whitepaper.pdf

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Telegram: https://t.me/JPYRofficial