Japanese Yen Stablecoin Debuts: MUFG Joins Forces to Compete in the Cross-Border Payments Arena

The yen stablecoin jointly issued by MUFG, Sumitomo Mitsui, and Mizuho aims to test its use in cross-border payments. What are the prospects and challenges for stablecoins at traditional financial institutions, and can the yen stablecoin usher in a new wave of payment innovation?