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The Japan Pivot Podcast - JPYC: Japan’s New Digital Money

Written by GFTN | Mar 27, 2026 6:00:46 AM

Synopsis:

Digital money is evolving quickly, and stablecoins are becoming an important part of the conversation. 

In this episode, Noritaka Okabe, Founder and CEO of JPYC, discusses the development of one of Japan’s most prominent stablecoin projects. We explore the role of compliant digital money infrastructure, how stablecoins fit within Japan’s regulatory framework, and what programmable digital money could mean for the future of payments and financial services.  

 

About Noritaka Okabe
Noritaka Okabe is Founder and CEO of JPYC, a project focused on building compliant digital money infrastructure in Japan. A serial entrepreneur, he has founded multiple technology ventures across payments, digital platforms, and blockchain. Through JPYC, Okabe is working to expand the role of stablecoins and programmable digital money within Japan’s financial system.