Industry Insights: Case Study: “Creating the First Japanese Stablecoin”

Industry Insights: Case Study: “Creating the First Japanese Stablecoin”

Industry Insights: Case Study: “Creating the First Japanese Stablecoin”

In their case study, Neil Chopra (Fireblocks) and Ken Nakamura (GMO Internet) discuss insights following the tokenization of the Japanese Yen. The speakers take a deep dive into both the technical side as well as the business side by talking about different use cases, regulatory considerations, and technological issues.

Watch this video on YouTube (ca. 19 min.).

About the lecturers

Neil Chopra is responsible for Strategy & Business Solutions at Fireblocks, an IT infrastructure provider streamlining operations by bringing all exchanges, OTCs, counterparties, hot wallets, and custodians into one platform. Prior, Neil gained experience in the field of treasury and holds a degree in Economics and Financial Management.

LinkedIn profile of Neil Chopra

Ken Nakamura is the Head of Stablecoin GYEN/ZUSD at GMO Internet, a New York State trust company under the supervision of NYDFS, issuing the first regulated JPY-pegged stablecoin GYEN, along with a trusted digital dollar ZUSD. He has strong expertise in the field of business development and a Bachelor focused in Economics from 慶応義塾大学 / Keio University.

LinkedIn profile of Ken Nakamura

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