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Japan Embraces Blockchain Innovation with Avalanche Partnership and New Stablecoin Launch

TIS, one of Japan's largest payment processing firms, has announced a partnership with Avalanche to launch a blockchain-based multi-token platform.

This new initiative responds to the increasing demand for enterprise blockchain solutions and supports the issuance, exchange, and management of stablecoins under Japan's Payment Services Act.

The Multi-Token Platform, developed using Avalanche's AvaCloud, aims to revolutionize Japan’s payment infrastructure, currently processing approximately $2 trillion in annual payments.

John Nahas from Ava Labs highlighted that established financial institutions are seeking to upgrade their systems with blockchain rather than replace them entirely.

The platform boasts impressive capabilities, including support for 50,000 transactions per second and instant settlement features, ensuring security and performance for financial operations.

In a related development, JPYC Inc. has launched Japan's first yen-denominated stablecoin, JPYC, on Ethereum, Avalanche, and Polygon.

This stablecoin aims to maintain a 1:1 peg with the yen while facilitating credit card payments and e-commerce transactions through its dedicated platform, JPYC EX.

These advancements reflect Japan's commitment to integrating digital assets into its financial ecosystem, with potential implications for central bank digital currencies in the future.

Moreover, the country's Financial Services Agency is contemplating allowing banks to trade cryptocurrencies, indicating a shift towards a more comprehensive digital finance landscape.

Collectively, these initiatives position Japan at the forefront of blockchain technology adoption and innovation in the financial sector.