Japan’s Only Licensed Stablecoin Exchange | SBI VC Trade CEO Kondo Tomohiko

What does crypto look like in one of the world’s most regulated markets?At TEAMZ Summit 2026 in Tokyo, Matthew Owens sits down with Kondo Tomohiko, CEO of SBI VC Trade the only licensed stablecoin exchange in Japan to explore stablecoins, regulation, and adoption. From USDC lending to Japan’s upcoming JPY-backed stablecoin, this episode reveals how strict regulation is shaping long-term opportunity.🔍 Topics Covered:• SBI VC Trade’s stablecoin license in Japan• USDC lending (up to 10% promo, ~5% target)• JPYSC (yen-backed stablecoin, Q2 2026)• RLUSD + 1M yen cap on foreign stablecoins• Japan FSA regulation & Coincheck impact• Crypto adoption: 14M users, 0.2% allocation• Staking culture in Japan• Metaplanet’s ~35,000 BTC treasury🎙 Guest: Kondo Tomohiko (Representative Director and President, SBI VC Trade)🎤 Host: Matthew Owens (Bitcoin.com) 📍 TEAMZ Summit 2026, TokyoChapters:00:31 - Introduction and Company Overview01:24 - Full-scale Introduction and Gaps02:35 - USB-C and Lending Services03:45 - Interest Rates and Campaigns05:02 - Economic Context in Japan06:05 - Conference and Fake Merchants07:19 - Company Operations and Innovations08:31 - RLUSD and XRP Discussion10:26 - Licensing and Regulations11:37 - Direct-to-Sales Payment Method12:59 - Cryptography and Stablecoin Licenses14:31 - Regulatory Environment in Japan17:05 - Coin Check Incident and Regulations18:29 - Industry Impact and Protection20:20 - Japanese Market and Investments22:28 - Young People's Interest in Investments24:12 - SBI Group and Asset Classes 25:09 - Staking and Stable Income27:07 - Conference with Metplanet28:14 - Metaplanet and Market Insights29:36 - Closing Remarks👉 Like, comment, subscribe, and share for more global crypto insights—plus follow Bitcoin.com for the latest in Web3 and DeFi.