Author: Chloe Adams

Chloe Adams writes about the infrastructure layer of crypto: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Layer 1 networks, stablecoins, DeFi and the regulation shaping how these systems are used. At BlockchainJournal, she pays close attention to protocol upgrades, network activity and adoption claims, separating meaningful ecosystem progress from technical noise or premature conclusions.When relevant, she also tracks regulatory developments and market reactions tied to core blockchain systems.

Financial conglomerate SBI Holdings and Web3 infrastructure firm Startale Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a fully regulated yen stablecoin, with a launch planned for the second quarter of 2026. Yoshitaka Kitao, representative director and chairman of SBI Holdings, highlighted that this coin will serve as a fundamental foundation for the country’s transition towards an integrated digital economy, accelerating the convergence between traditional finance and new technological financial services.

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