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, Tokyo

Chapters:

00:31 - Introduction and Company Overview

01:24 - Full-scale Introduction and Gaps

02:35 - USB-C and Lending Services

03:45 - Interest Rates and Campaigns

05:02 - Economic Context in Japan

06:05 - Conference and Fake Merchants

07:19 - Company Operations and Innovations

08:31 - RLUSD and XRP Discussion

10:26 - Licensing and Regulations

11:37 - Direct-to-Sales Payment Method

12:59 - Cryptography and Stablecoin Licenses

14:31 - Regulatory Environment in Japan

17:05 - Coin Check Incident and Regulations

18:29 - Industry Impact and Protection

20:20 - Japanese Market and Investments

22:28 - Young People's Interest in Investments

24:12 - SBI Group and Asset Classes 25:09 - Staking and Stable Income

27:07 - Conference with Metplanet

28:14 - Metaplanet and Market Insights

29:36 - Closing Remarks

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