Japan’s Only Licensed Stablecoin Exchange | SBI VC Trade CEO Kondo Tomohiko
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Kondo Tomohiko discusses the impact of regulation on stablecoins and crypto adoption in Japan.
What does crypto look like in one of the world’s most regulated markets? At TEAMZ Summit 2026 in Tokyo, Matthew Owens sits down with Kondo Tomohiko, CEO of SBI VC Trade the only licensed stablecoin exchange in Japan to explore stablecoins, regulation, and adoption. From USDC lending to Japan’s upcoming JPY-backed stablecoin, this episode reveals how strict regulation is shaping long-term opportunity. 🔍 Topics Covered: • SBI VC Trade’s stablecoin license in Japan• USDC lending (up to 10% promo, ~5% target)• JPYSC (yen-backed stablecoin, Q2 2026)• RLUSD + 1M yen cap on foreign stablecoins• Japan FSA regulation & Coincheck impact• Crypto adoption: 14M users, 0.2% allocation• Staking culture in Japan• Metaplanet’s ~35,000 BTC treasury 🎙 Guest: Kondo Tomohiko (Representative Director and President, SBI VC Trade) 🎤 Host: Matthew Owens (Bitcoin.com) 📍 TEAMZ Summit 2026, Tokyo Chapters : 00:31 - Introduction and Company Overview 01:24 - Full-scale Introduction and Gaps 02:35 - USB-C and Lending Services 03:45 - Interest Rates and Campaigns 05:02 - Economic Context in Japan 06:05 - Conference and Fake Merchants 07:19 - Company Operations and Innovations 08:31 - RLUSD and XRP…
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