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SBI and Startale Join Open Standard to Pilot Yen-Dollar Stablecoin Settlement
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Fusion42 · 17 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
SBI Holdings and Startale Group joined Open Standard to pilot a yen-dollar stablecoin settlement linking the dollar stablecoin $OUSD with SBI's yen stablecoin JPYSC, aiming for frictionless, real-time onchain currency exchange. The pilot explores technical, regulatory, and cost feasibility, positioning JPYSC within a growing global stablecoin network.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 3 sources have reported it between 16 Oct 2026 and 17 Oct 2026.
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You can access a new route to settle US dollars and yen onchain without traditional forex rails as SBI and Startale pilot linking their regulated stablecoins. This test opens the door to faster, regulated cross-border finance if you work with currency settlement or fintech infrastructure in Asia.
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3 sources · first reported 16 Oct 2026 · latest 17 Oct 2026
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