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Japan\'s three megabanks complete test of jointly issued stablecoin for international payments

Japan\'s three megabanks have completed a cross-border payments test using a jointly issued stablecoin. Mizuho Bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Bank and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp ran the trial from July 17 to 23 with Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking and TISI, checking issuance, transfer and redemption. The project is tied to a Financial Services Agency-backed programme and aims to prepare for real transactions within fiscal 2026.