Japan’s three megabanks to debut live stablecoin transactions by March 2027
MUFG Bank, Mizuho Bank, and SMBC have set up a council to examine operational frameworks and governance for the stablecoin issuance.
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MUFG Bank, Mizuho Bank, and SMBC have set up a council to examine operational frameworks and governance for the stablecoin issuance.
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