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Startale Japan launches 5% bond paying interest and principal in JPYSC stablecoin

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Startale Japan is using a regulated yen stablecoin for bond cash flows: a one-year digital corporate bond pays interest and principal in JPYSC, the trust-type stablecoin issued by SBI Shinsei Trust Bank. The ¥99.9 million offering carries a fixed 5% annual pre-tax rate and can be purchased from ¥100,000 per unit. Subscriptions opened October 6, issuance is scheduled for December 1, and investors will receive two interest payments and principal redemption in JPYSC via the Startale App at maturity on December 1, 2027.

TL;DR

  • Digital corporate bond pays interest and principal in JPYSC.
  • Issue size: ¥99.9 million. Rate: 5% annual pre-tax. Minimum: ¥100,000.
  • Subscriptions: October 6 to November 10. Issuance: December 1, 2026. Maturity: December 1, 2027.
  • JPYSC: yen-pegged, trust-type electronic payment instrument issued by SBI Shinsei Trust Bank.

Offering Overview

Startale Japan opened subscriptions for a one-year digital bond that settles cash flows in JPYSC. The product is structured as a conventional corporate bond with fixed-rate coupon and scheduled redemption, while replacing bank transfers with onchain yen settlement.

Timeline and Cash Flows

  • Application window: October 6 to November 10.
  • Issuance date: December 1, 2026.
  • Interest payments: two scheduled distributions over the one-year term.
  • Principal redemption: December 1, 2027.
  • Settlement method: JPYSC delivered through the Startale App.

Stablecoin Details

JPYSC tracks the Japanese yen one-to-one. SBI Shinsei Trust Bank issues JPYSC as a trust-type electronic payment instrument, enabling regulated onchain settlement within legacy financial products.

Scope and Classification

The bond is limited to investors in Japan and follows conventional offering requirements. It is not a permissionless DeFi instrument.

Market Context and Implications

The ¥99.9 million size is small relative to institutional bond markets. The relevance lies in testing whether regulated onchain yen can reduce settlement friction without altering the bond’s economic structure. A successful execution would demonstrate a defined role for JPYSC in fixed-income workflows and could support broader adoption of stablecoin-based settlement in larger corporate financings.