




Circle's USDC has become the first stablecoin to receive full regulatory approval in Japan, marking a significant milestone in the country's cryptocurrency landscape. After more than two years of negotiations with regulators and banks, USDC is now legally cleared for use in Japan, with its launch set to take place on SBI VC. Circle's CEO, Jeremy Allaire, emphasized the importance of this development, stating that USDC is not only the first dollar stablecoin but also the first stablecoin overall approved in Japan. Following this approval, the supply of USDC has reached an all-time high, exceeding $60 billion, reflecting its growing acceptance and adoption in the market.
$usdc just secured first full regulatory approval in japan after 2 years of regulatory engagement supply hit new ath exceeding $60b
USDC is now live in Japan. A win for CCI member @circle and American economic leadership. https://t.co/j3vSkTf1sg
"[USDC is] not only the first dollar stablecoin, but the first stablecoin overall [in Japan]. This is a huge unlock." @jerallaire on @CNBC discussing USDC’s historic launch on @sbivc_official, regulatory innovation, and expanding access to digital dollars in Asia. https://t.co/M8isB6griQ