Circle獲得監管部門的批准，以在日本推出USDC Stablecoin

Circle是世界第二大穩定發行人，已獲得監管機構批准，將其美元硬幣（USDC）引入日本。

Circle, the world’s second-largest stablecoin issuer, has reportedly received regulatory approval to introduce its USD Coin (USDC) to Japan.

據報導，Circle是世界第二大穩定發行人，已獲得監管部門的批准，將其美元硬幣（USDC）引入日本。

This milestone, announced on Tuesday, makes USDC the first global dollar-backed stablecoin to be authorized under Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) framework.

這一里程碑於週二宣布，使USDC成為日本金融服務局（FSA）框架授權的首個全球美元支持的Stablecoin。

A strategic partnership with SBI Holdings will support Circle’s entry into the Japanese market. According to the announcement, SBI VC Trade, an SBI Holdings subsidiary, will officially launch USDC on March 26 as part of this initiative. Major Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance Japan, Bitbank, and BitFlyer, are also preparing to list USDC in the near future.

與SBI Holdings建立戰略合作夥伴關係將支持Circle進入日本市場。根據該公告，SBI Holdings子公司SBI VC Trade將於3月26日正式啟動USDC，作為該計劃的一部分。日本主要的加密貨幣交易所，包括日本，BitBank和Bitflyer在內的，也準備在不久的將來列出USDC。

This approval marks a significant step in Japan’s efforts to regulate and integrate stablecoins into its financial ecosystem. With the increasing adoption of Web3 and blockchain technology, Japan has established clear regulatory guidelines, positioning itself as a leader in digital asset governance.

這一批准標誌著日本努力將穩定幣納入其金融生態系統的努力邁出了重要一步。隨著Web3和區塊鏈技術的越來越多，日本建立了明確的監管指南，將自己定位為數字資產治理的領導者。

“We are honored to bring USDC to businesses and consumers in this market. With the strong support of SBI Holdings and leading exchanges, USDC is set to be a secure and transparent digital dollar for Japan’s evolving digital economy,” said Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle.

“我們很榮幸將USDC帶入這個市場的企業和消費者。在SBI Holdings和Leading交易所的大力支持下，USDC將成為日本不斷發展的數字經濟的安全和透明的數字美元，” Circle首席執行官Jeremy Allaire說。

Yoshitaka Kitao, CEO of SBI Holdings, added, “This partnership is a milestone as we strive to increase the accessibility of digital assets and promote financial innovation. It aligns perfectly with our vision for the future of payments and blockchain-based finance in Japan.”

SBI Holdings首席執行官吉托（Yoshitaka Kitao）補充說：“這種合作夥伴關係是一個里程碑，因為我們努力提高數字資產的可及性並促進金融創新。它與我們對日本付款和基於區塊鏈的財務的願景完全吻合。”

Circle has been working for more than two years to secure approval for its stablecoin operations in Japan. In July 2023, Allaire revealed that Circle was planning to introduce USDC in the country. At the time, he highlighted Japan’s evolving regulatory framework for stablecoins and expressed confidence that the nation could become a key market for cross-border crypto transactions.

Circle已經工作了兩年多，以確保其在日本的Stablecoin運營。 2023年7月，艾萊爾（Allaire）透露，Circle計劃在該國介紹USDC。當時，他強調了日本不斷發展的監管框架，並表達了對國家可以成為跨境加密交易的關鍵市場的信心。

A legislation passed in June 2022 requires stablecoins in Japan to be backed by the yen or another legal currency and to provide holders with the right to redeem them at face value.

2022年6月通過的一項立法要求日本或另一種法定貨幣的支持，並賦予持有人以面值贖回他們的權利。

The approval in Japan follows a series of strategic regulatory moves by Circle. In July 2024, the company became the first global stablecoin issuer to comply with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework.

日本的批准遵循了一系列戰略監管行動。 2024年7月，該公司成為第一個在加密資產（MICA）監管框架中遵守歐盟市場的全球穩定發行人。

Earlier this year, Circle also filed a draft registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a potential initial public offering (IPO). In December 2024, Circle partnered with Binance to increase the adoption and availability of USDC across Binance’s ecosystem.

今年早些時候，Circle還向美國證券交易委員會（SEC）提交了一份註冊聲明草案，以進行潛在的首次公開募股（IPO）。 2024年12月，Circle與Binance合作，以增加Binance生態系統中USDC的採用和可用性。