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GMO Internet Holds Internal Testing of Blockchain, Preparing for the Launch of a Japanese Yen-Pegged Stablecoin (Yen-Pegged Currency) “GMO Japanese YEN (GYEN)” in the First Half of 2020
TOKYO, Dec. 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GMO Internet (https://www.gmo.jp/en/) holds an internal testing of blockchain, preparing for the launch of a Japanese yen-pegged stablecoin “GMO Japanese YEN (ticker symbol: GYEN; hereinafter, “GYEN”)” in the first half of 2020 outside of Japan, following receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals.
GMO Internet’s development and planned launch of GYEN will be through Z.com, the global brand for overseas strategies of GMO Internet Group. As the GYEN blockchain development has been completed, GMO Internet is currently carrying out an extensive internal testing of the technology.
GMO Internet aims to support borderless trading, payments, remittance leveraging this virtual currency and applications of blockchain technology in the FinTech field through the use of GYEN.
Background of Launching Stablecoin
One of the challenges of promoting and enhancing market liquidity of cryptocurrencies is stabilizing price volatility which poses a risk to global remittance and payments. Amid such circumstances, “stablecoins” have been attracting attention as price-stable cryptocurrencies whose values are backed by a fiat currency or other underlying asset.
GMO Internet Group positions its cryptocurrency business as a strategic business sector and launched its cryptocurrency exchange in May 2017 and its cryptocurrency mining operation in December 2017, both of which were launched in Japan. The cryptocurrency-related business domain focuses on the exchange, mining and payments. GMO Internet Group has already entered the exchange and mining domains. Regarding the domain of payments, GMO Internet will continue to investigate and research the potential of stablecoins, which enable mainstream financial technology use cases through the minimization of price volatility inherent with existing cryptocurrencies.
GMO Internet is preparing for the issuance of GYEN with the vision of digital currencies being utilized as a borderless payment and transaction method and within other applications of blockchain technology.
About the GMO Japanese YEN (GYEN) Stablecoin
There are mainly four categories of stablecoins: “fiat-collateralized,” backed by fiat currencies, “crypto-collateralized,” backed by other cryptocurrencies, “commodity-collateralized,” backed by commodities such as oil or gold, and “non-collateralized,” not backed by any assets but stabilized with a smart contract mechanism. The stablecoin that GMO Internet is preparing to launch is a fiat-collateralized stablecoin backed by Japanese Yen (Yen-pegged currency).
GMO Internet Group
GMO Internet Group is an Internet service industry leader, developing and operating Japan’s most widely used domain, hosting & cloud, ecommerce, security, and payment solutions. The Group also includes the world’s largest online FX trading platform, as well as online advertising, Internet media, and cryptocurrency related services. GMO Internet, Inc. (TSE: 9449) is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. For more information, please visit https://www.gmo.jp/en/
Press Inquiries
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GYEN Project Inquiries
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*”GMO Japanese YEN” and “GYEN” are registered trademarks of GMO Internet, Inc. Copyright (C) 2019 GMO Internet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Omnichain protocols offer the answer to blockchain fragmentation
Blockchain fragmentation, stemming from the proliferation of diverse blockchain networks, poses challenges for interoperability and seamless data exchange. In response, omnichain protocols emerge as a solution to bridge these fragmented ecosystems.
These protocols aim to create a unified framework that enables communication and data transfer across multiple blockchain networks. By establishing common standards and protocols, omnichain solutions facilitate interoperability, allowing different blockchains to interact seamlessly.
The adoption of omnichain protocols addresses key issues such as data silos, redundant processes, and inefficiencies caused by blockchain fragmentation. These protocols enable businesses and developers to leverage the strengths of various blockchain networks while mitigating the drawbacks of fragmentation.
With omnichain protocols, organizations can achieve greater flexibility, scalability, and efficiency in their blockchain implementations. These protocols provide a foundation for building interconnected blockchain ecosystems, fostering innovation and collaboration across industries.
As blockchain technology continues to evolve, omnichain protocols play a vital role in overcoming the challenges of blockchain fragmentation and unlocking the full potential of distributed ledger technology.
Source: cointepegraph.com
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State-owned German Bank Set to Introduce Blockchain-Backed Digital Bonds
Germany’s state-owned bank, Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau (KfW), is set to embrace the digital age by issuing its first blockchain-based digital bond. This move signals the bank’s foray into blockchain technology and its commitment to driving its adoption in the financial sector.
The bond that KfW plans to issue will be tokenized, marking it as a ‘crypto security.’ This tokenization involves representing the bond on a blockchain, enabling validation of its transactional history and ownership.
Tokenizing bonds offers several advantages, including the automation of various aspects of bond management such as interest payments and maturity settlements. Additionally, it reduces the need for intermediaries in the process, thereby cutting down on overall transaction costs.
Melanie Kehr, a member of the Executive Board of KfW Group, expressed the bank’s innovative approach in testing new financial market products. She emphasized that the issuance of the digital bond under the German Electronic Securities Act reflects the bank’s commitment to exploring innovative solutions in the financial market.
The issuance of the blockchain-based bond marks a significant step for KfW, as it seeks to attract investors and enhance efficiency and scalability in bond transactions. Tim Armbruster, Treasurer at KfW, highlighted the importance of digitalization in increasing efficiency and scalability, emphasizing the bank’s goal of attracting a wide range of investors for the digital bond.
KfW plans to engage in dialogues with institutional investors in Europe to better understand their needs and explore the potential of blockchain technology in fintech. Cashlink Technologies GmbH, a Frankfurt-based fintech company, will serve as the crypto securities registrar for KfW, facilitating the issuance of the digital bond.
The decision by KfW to issue a blockchain-based digital bond underscores the growing interest in blockchain technology within the financial sector. It represents a significant step towards leveraging blockchain for innovation and efficiency in financial markets.
Source: cryptonews.com
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