PANews reported on December 16th, citing Techinasia, that Japanese blockchain infrastructure company Startale Group and Japanese financial group SBI Holdings plan to launch a fully regulated, yen-pegged stablecoin by the second quarter of 2026 to support global settlements. The two companies will collaborate on the development of this digital currency under a new agreement. Shinsei Trust & Banking will be responsible for the issuance and redemption management of the stablecoin, while SBI VC Trade, a licensed cryptocurrency exchange, will handle its circulation. This yen-denominated stablecoin will be issued by a trust bank and is intended for global settlements and institutional use. Startale will be responsible for technology development, while SBI will focus on regulatory compliance and promotion.