LATEST NEWS: Japan’s FSA approves the 4th stablecoin pilot for the settlement of transactions!
Japan is going all-in on stablecoins!
On September 29, 2026, the Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA) announced its support for the 4th Payments Innovation Project (PIP), marking the 15th case backed by the center.
Official participants:
TradeWaltz, $NTT DATA, Mizuho Bank, $MUFG Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation ($SMBC), and Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation
What will they test?
This pilot will validate the practical use of stablecoins in the settlement of funds from commercial transactions and address the related legal issues.
Japan is going all-in on stablecoins!
On September 29, 2026, the Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA) announced its support for the 4th Payments Innovation Project (PIP), marking the 15th case backed by the center.
Official participants:
TradeWaltz, $NTT DATA, Mizuho Bank, $MUFG Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation ($SMBC), and Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation
What will they test?
This pilot will validate the practical use of stablecoins in the settlement of funds from commercial transactions and address the related legal issues.