JPYC Raises ¥6 Billion to Expand Japan’s Stablecoin Payment Network

TLDR

• JPYC raises ¥6 billion to expand stablecoin payments across Japan’s economy.
• AZ-COM Maruwa invests ¥1 billion to support faster logistics settlements in Japan.
• Lawson tests JPYC payments through existing point-of-sale register systems.
• JPYC operates across four blockchains with yen-backed reserves supporting it.
• Japan’s policy shift gives regulated stablecoins a wider role in finance and trade.

JPYC has raised ¥6 billion to expand its yen stablecoin across payments, finance, and Web3 services throughout Japan. The Series B extension adds corporate backing as the issuer moves beyond crypto trading into routine commercial transactions. The funding also supports wider adoption of regulated yen payments across stores, logistics networks, and digital financial platforms.

JPYC Secures New Logistics Backing

JPYC Inc. will use the proceeds to expand its financial and Web3 ecosystem across Japan. The company also plans to speed up commercial adoption of its regulated yen-backed digital currency. AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings joined the round with a new ¥1 billion strategic investment.

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