Japan

Circle’s USDC Gains Regulatory Approval In Japan, Partners With SBI Holdings For Adoption

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Circle, the issuer of USDC stablecoins, is making headlines again with its recently announced regulatory approvals and partnership in Japan. In a statement published on 25 March 2025, Circle disclosed that it has officially entered the Japanese market. The company will be leveraging its Japanese entity, Circle Japan KK, alongside its joint venture with Japanese … Read more

Japan Moves To Reform Stablecoin Regulations And Crypto Brokerage Regulations

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Japan is looking to reform crypto policies, as Financial Services Agency (FSA) is set to introduce significant reforms in the regulation of stablecoins and crypto brokerage businesses.  According to a local media report dated 19 February 2025, “the policy includes allowing stablecoins to be backed by short-term government bonds and certain fixed-term deposits in addition … Read more