Ripple and SBI Set to Debut RLUSD Stablecoin in Japan by 2026
Ripple and SBI Holdings plan to launch the RLUSD stablecoin in Japan by early 2026, taking advantage of the country’s updated Payment Services Act. Which allows licensed entities to issue and distribute fiat-backed tokens.
The rollout will be handled through SBI VC Trade, Japan’s first licensed Electronic Payment Instruments Exchange Service Provider. Which already supports USDC. Regulators and banks in Japan emphasize strict compliance, making Ripple’s transparency and institutional positioning key to its success.
With RLUSD backed by cash and short-term Treasuries under a New York trust charter, the move underscores Japan’s role as a structured. Bank-friendly hub for stablecoin innovation.
Clever Robot News Desk 24th August 2025
