Ripple has partnered with Japan's SBI Holdings and its subsidiary SBI VC Trade to launch the RLUSD stablecoin in the Japanese market by the first quarter of 2026. RLUSD, introduced in late 2024, is a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin fully backed by U.S. dollar deposits, Treasuries, and cash. This collaboration aims to provide users and institutions in Japan with a trusted, regulated stablecoin designed for enterprise use cases. The $300 billion stablecoin market is projected to grow into the trillions, and this partnership marks a strategic expansion for Ripple in Japan, highlighting the country's increasing role in the stablecoin ecosystem. The rollout through SBI VC Trade will make RLUSD the second dollar-backed stablecoin to circulate in Japan.
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