# Japan Considers Yen-Backed Stablecoins for Government Policy

By Riza Dagoc

Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/38880
Published: 2026-10-23T10:14:02.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-23T10:14:02.000Z
Section: Regulation

> The discussion includes a possible option to send refunds directly to digital wallets.

Japan is discussing the use of yen-backed stablecoins in government policy, including a possible option to send refunds directly to digital wallets.

Stablecoins are digital currencies tied to traditional fiat currencies.