Dogecoin Expands in Japan with Gold-Backed Stablecoin Plans

- Dogecoin's corporate arm collaborates with Japanese firms to drive asset tokenization and Web3 utilities. - The initiative leverages Japan's regulatory framework to establish compliant financial products. On January 10, 2026, GlobeNewswire reported a new partnership involving The House of Doge, the corporate entity behind Dogecoin. The company is collaborating with Japanese firms abc Co., Ltd. and ReYuu Japan Inc. to expand Dogecoin beyond its meme-based origins and develop a utility-focused ecosystem, seeking to create regulated financial products and foster real-world use cases tailored for the Japanese market. The partnership outlines a structured roadmap with key objectives, including tokenizing real-world assets, integrating payment solutions, and creating compliant digital applications. Each partner holds a distinct responsibility: The House of Doge will oversee infrastructure investment and ecosystem design, ReYuu Japan Inc. will handle market integration, and abc Co., Ltd. will ensure regulatory compliance and smart-contract development. Japan's progressive "green list" regulatory framework is central to the initiative, as it enables compliant digital asset innovation. Leveraging this framework, the partnership plans to explore gold-backed stablecoins and other tokenized asset offerings to broaden Dogecoin's utility and global relevance. In the January 10 announcement, Marco Margiotta, CEO of the House of Doge, described Japan as a "perfectly aligned market" for Dogecoin, citing the country's sophisticated approach to digital innovation. He added that the initiative’s goal is to introduce next-generation Web3 applications while maintaining regulatory adherence. This move addresses recent challenges for Dogecoin, including waning market enthusiasm for its ETF-related offerings. By targeting Japan's clear regulatory landscape, the initiative aims to demonstrate tangible use cases and reinvigorate demand. However, the partners have not disclosed specific timelines for implementation or details on pilot programs. According to market data, Dogecoin (DOGE) was trading at $0.14 as of 16:08 UTC on January 10. Its 24-hour trading volume had declined by 2.127%.