Architecting JPYC: Noritaka Okabe on the Future of Digital Yen [In Japanese]

As Japan accelerates its digital finance transformation, the launch of regulated stablecoins like JPYC marks a pivotal step in linking traditional monetary systems with blockchain‑based innovation. In this session, JPYC Founder and CEO Noritaka Okabe traces the origin and evolution of Japan’s first regulated stablecoin—highlighting the regulatory breakthroughs, technical milestones, and ecosystem partnerships that brought the Japanese Yen into the programmable age. The conversation explores JPYC’s practical utility within Japan’s expanding Web3 economy and its role in bridging traditional finance with decentralized markets. Attendees will gain firsthand insights into the challenges and opportunities of building a compliant, high‑velocity digital currency in one of the world’s most advanced financial environments.