On Monday, JPYC launched a yen-pegged stablecoin. The Tokyo-based startup’s token, called JPYC, is fully backed by yen deposits and Japanese government bonds. It aims to provide a regulated bridge between traditional banking and blockchain-based payments. “We hope to spur innovation by giving startups access to low transaction and settlement fees,” Noritaka Okabe, CEO of JPYC, said during a press briefing, Reuters reported. “Increasing global interoperability would benefit us too, so we’re open to capita ...