Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Explores Stablecoin Innovation with Ava Labs and Fireblocks

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC) is venturing into the stablecoin sector amidst its rapid growth, aligning with Ava Labs, Fireblocks, and TIS for commercial prospects in Japan.

The collaboration aims to:

• Develop frameworks for stablecoin issuance and circulation.
• Explore potential use cases, particularly in settling digital and real-world financial assets.

Stablecoins are gaining traction globally, particularly in Japan, which is formalizing regulations for this asset category.

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In recent years, the market for stablecoins grew to $230 billion, signifying a nearly 50% increase. SMBC’s previous digital initiatives included establishing a digital asset custodian and testing security token issuance.

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