SBI VC Trade launched USDC in Japan on March 26, marking the first regulatory approval for a global stablecoin in the country. Binance Japan, bitbank, and bitFlyer to list USDC soon, expanding access to regulated stablecoin trading.
USDC becomes Japan's first approved global stablecoin, launching March 26 on SBI VC Trade with more exchanges to follow.
Circle will launch the stablecoin USDC in Giappone on March 26 thanks to a partnership with SBI Holdings. The operation follows the approval of the Japan Financial Services Agency (JFSA) and represents a significant step for the adoption of digital currencies in the country.
Circle's USDC (USDC) has become the first and only stablecoin officially approved for use in Japan's regulated financial market. This marks a significant step toward mainstream adoption of the stablecoin in one of Asia's largest economies.
Circle announced it will launch the USDC stablecoin on the Japan SBI VC Trade cryptocurrency exchange on March 26.
Circle, the issuer of USD Coin (USDC), is launching the stablecoin in Japan on March 26 through a strategic partnership with SBI Holdings. The move marks a major milestone for Japans blockchain ecosystem and the global stablecoin market.
USDC stablecoin will first be listed on Japan's SBI VC Trade crypto exchange, followed by other major exchanges, including Binance Japan. The post SBI Group to Launch USDC Stablecoin in Japan on March 26, Circle Confirms appeared first on Cryptonews.
Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has made history by becoming the first and only stablecoin approved for use in Japan. With this green light, Circle is set to launch USDC in Japan on March 26 through a strategic partnership with SBI Holdings.
Circle is set to launch its USDC stablecoin in Japan on 26 March, in partnership with SBI Holdings. SBI VC Trade, a subsidiary of SBI Holdings, will spearhead the initial launch of USDC in Japan on March 26, paving the way for the stablecoin's broader integration across the country's digital asset exchanges.
SBI VC Trade is preparing for an imminent rollout of USDC, with domestic exchanges planning to list and distribute USDC in the near future.
Circle is bringing USDC to Japan through a partnership with SBI Holdings, marking a major step for stablecoin adoption in the country. According to a Mar.
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said USDC has become the 'first and only stablecoin' approved by Japanese regulators to be available on exchanges.
Circle and SBI got the green light to launch USDC in the country earlier this month.
Most Spanish crypto traders are HODLing their coins, and the majority favor Bitcoin (BTC) and USD Coin (USDC), a recent survey has found. The post Most Spanish Crypto Traders Are HODLing BTC, USDC – Survey appeared first on Cryptonews.
Circle said it will officially launch its stablecoin in Japan on March 26 after one of its local partners received regulatory approval to list the US dollar stablecoin three weeks ago.USDC (USDC) will first be listed on the “SBI VC Trade” crypto exchange under a joint venture between its parent firm — Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Holdings — and Circle's Japanese entity Circle Japan KK, Circle said in a March 24 statement. The news comes three weeks after SBI VC Trade secured an industry-first regulatory approval on March 4 to list USDC under the Japan Financial Services Agency's stablecoin regulatory framework.
Circle, a global financial technology firm and issuer of the USDC stablecoin has announced the expansion of its operations in Japan. This development comes as USDC becomes the first dollar-backed stablecoin approved for circulation under Japan's stablecoin regulatory framework.
GCash has added support for USDC, making it easier for Filipinos to send, save, and spend digital dollars. Over 100 million GCash users can now buy, hold, and send USDC through GCrypto, the app's crypto platform.
KuCoin has introduced new USDC trading pairs for Stellar (XLM), Toncoin (TON), and Ethena (ENA). Following the announcement, the prices of all three tokens saw modest gains as traders responded to the development.
GCash, the Philippines largest digital wallet app with over 80 million users, has officially integrated support for the USDC stablecoin, marking a significant move toward mainstream crypto adoption in Southeast Asia. The news was confirmed by Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire, who noted that this integration could bring another 100 million users into the USDC ecosystem.
Gcash opens access to USDC for 100 million users in the Philippines, enabling stable, dollar-backed digital currency use for global payments, savings, and financial empowerment.
The country's largest digital wallet platform now offers support for stablecoins via USDC.
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GCash, the Philippines' leading digital money app, announced support for Circle's USD Coin (USDC). Users in the country can now hold and transact with the stablecoin.
This move strengthens Sonic's ecosystem, making it easier and safer for users to move USDC across chains. Bridges often feel like a roll of the dice—slow, costly, and sometimes risky.
Stablecoins are rapidly evolving beyond their original role as digital cash substitutes, with a new generation of yield-bearing and revenue-sharing models reshaping how these assets are used in financial ecosystems, according to a report. What Happened: The report, by Foresight Ventures, explores how these innovations may soon position stablecoins as a distinct financial asset class, unlocking new forms of passive income and challenging legacy banking models.
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Ethereum continues to dominate the stablecoin market, with USDC and USDT accounting for the majority of the $850 billion in transaction volume recorded last month.
Stargate, a composable liquidity transport protocol, has announced its integration with Circle's cross-chain transfer protocol. In an announcement on Mar. 19, Stargate (STG) said integrating stablecoin issuer Circle's Cross-Chain Transport Protocol is a major development.
On-chain data showed that Ethereum hosted $35 billion in USDC stablecoins and $67 billion in USDT.
As speculative assets face significant headwinds, Ethereum's stablecoin ecosystem continues to demonstrate resilience and utility.
Binance has once again made a move that signals where the crypto market is heading — this time by adding five new trading pairs with a strong DeFi angle. The world's largest exchange introduced DF/USDC, EPIC/USDC, GMX/USDC, MKR/USDC and RPL/USDC, making them available for spot trading.
TL;DR The supply of stablecoins on Solana increased by 130% in 2025, rising from $5 billion to $11.8 billion, mainly due to the issuance of USDC. The global market capitalization of stablecoins reached a record $228.35 billion, with USDT leading with a 62.94% market share. The U.S.
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Stablecoin adoption in Latin America is increasing as more users turn to Circle's USDC and Tether's USDT for financial stability, according to a new report from cryptocurrency exchange Bitso.The USDC (USDC) and USDt (USDT) stablecoins have become a “store of value” in Latin America, accounting for 39% of total purchases on Bitso in 2024, the firm said in its third edition of the Latin America Crypto Landscape report issued on March 12. The report highlighted a significant increase in stablecoin adoption on the platform, with total stablecoin purchases surging 9% from 2023.
USDC, the second-largest stablecoin by market cap, is now available to a limited user base on Japanese financial giant SBI's VC Trade platform in a beta release. SBI says it will provide users with “access to digital US dollars” and promote “development of the digital economy.
Circle introduces a new protocol upgrade, the CCTP V2, reducing cross-chain settlement time to seconds.
Circle has introduced an upgrade of its cross-chain transfer protocol, enabling the settlement of USDC transactions within seconds.
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CCTP V2 enables nearly instant USDC transfers between blockchains with new feature, reducing blockchain transaction times from minutes to seconds.
The update reduces cross-chain 'transaction settlement time to seconds, compared to an average of 13 to 19 minutes.'
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission has approved USDT and USDC for trading on regulated exchanges.
The country's SEC has officially approved Tether's USDt and Circle's USDC for trading on regulated exchanges. This move is part of a broader effort to embrace digital assets while keeping a firm grip on regulation.
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially approved Tether's USDT and Circle's USDC stablecoins for trading on regulated exchanges.
Thailands Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expanded its list of approved cryptocurrencies, adding the two largest stablecoins, Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC), as trading pairs on regulated digital asset exchanges. The decision follows a public consultation in February, where most respondents supported the move.
Thailand's SEC announced top stablecoins USDT and USDC as official cryptocurrencies for various uses. Thailand citizens can start USDT and USDC trading and payments from March 16, 2025.
Thailand has added two dollar-backed stablecoins to its list of regulated cryptocurrencies as global stablecoin adoption gains steam.