The USDC extends its services into operations conducted by Japanese businesses worldwide. Circle strengthened its Japanese business commitments by taking on the role of USDC stablecoin developer.
SBI VC Trade recently secured regulatory approval, making USDC the first and only global stablecoin approved in Japan.
Bringing USDC to Japan’s Digital Economy
Japan has long been a global leader in Web3 innovation and blockchain adoption. Circle’s recent developments have reinforced the role of stablecoins in Japan’s financial system. The FSA worked with Japanese government agencies to create guidelines for stablecoin operations.
These regulations provide a strong foundation for stablecoin integration into the economy. They ensure stability and compliance and create a clear framework for businesses. With regulatory backing, digital assets can integrate more easily into mainstream finance.
Circle is expanding in Japan — Circle Japan KK, our local entity to build presence and drive digital finance innovation in the market!
With @sbivc_official launching USDC tomorrow and top exchanges onboard to list soon, Japan’s stablecoin market is set for growth.
A major… pic.twitter.com/HOFTRs6Qo4
— Circle (@circle) March 24, 2025
By expanding into Japan, Circle aims to:
- USDC adoption must expand for payments, settlements, and treasury management.
- Strengthen market liquidity and infrastructure.
- Businesses and institutions need support to use stablecoins for digital finance.
- Foster innovation and talent in Japan’s Web3 space
What Circle and SBI Leaders Are Saying
Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, is enthusiastic about this expansion. “Japan has always been ahead in blockchain and Web3 adoption. The USDC expansion into Japan comes with strong regulatory oversight. This enables us and great local partners to offer this solution to Japan’s business and consumer markets.“
BREAKING NEWS: Circle becomes the first and only stablecoin to be approved for use in Japanese markets, with Circle launching new operations, a strategic JV with SBI Holdings, and imminent launch of USDC by SBI VC Trade, with other major exchanges to follow.
We have spent 2+…
— Jeremy Allaire – jda.eth / jdallaire.sol (@jerallaire) March 24, 2025
Meanwhile, Yoshitaka Kitao, CEO of SBI Holdings, believes this move will further promote financial innovation. “Expanding USDC in Japan will improve access to digital assets and payment solutions, helping our organization advance its financial vision over time.“
In stablecoin news, Japanese financial group SBI holdings announced that it entered a pact with Circle to introduce USDC in Japan. SBI’s CEO @yoshitaka_kitao said that Japan is “steadily preparing the groundwork for the full scale introduction of stablecoins.”
— Coinbase Institutional
(@CoinbaseInsto) November 30, 2023
USDC has positioned itself towards establishing its status among key components of Japan’s digital finance system. The regulations confirmed the system structure and approved specific network development requirements.
Conclusion
The digital payment initiative framework depends heavily on USDC for its future development. Its implementation requires special focus as the economic region advances its technology. Japan chose it as its leading option for establishing stablecoin technology applications.
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