BREAKING NEWS: Circle becomes the first and only stablecoin to be approved for use in Japanese markets, with Circle launching new operations, a strategic JV with SBI Holdings, and imminent launch of USDC by SBI VC Trade, with other major exchanges to follow. We have spent 2+ years engaging with Japan's regulators, major industry players, strategic parnters, banking partners and others to enable USDC for the Japanese market, which unlocks tremendous opportunites not just in trading digital assets, but more broadly in payments, cross border finance and commerce, FX and more. Major launch events happening all day today in Tokyo! Kanpai! https://www.circle.com/pressroom/circle-strengthens-commitment-to-japan-with-new-investment-and-expanded-usdc-access