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Japan’s banking giant SBI is preparing to launch a yen-denominated stablecoin in Q2 2026. This move signals growing confidence from traditional financial institutions in blockchain based settlement. A regulated yen stablecoin could improve domestic payments, cross border transfers, and on chain liquidity while staying aligned with Japan’s strict compliance framework. SBI has been active across crypto markets for years, so this step feels like execution rather than experimentation. If successful, it may encourage other Japanese banks to follow, accelerating stablecoin adoption and positioning Japan as a serious player in regulated digital finance within Asia’s evolving monetary and payments landscape.