This article was first published on The Bit Journal. Ripple has announced the launch of its RLUSD Stablecoin in Japan via a collaboration with SBI Holdings, continuing to make strides in its global stablecoin rollout strategy. After being approved by the Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA), the RLUSD Stablecoin is now accessible to both institutional and retail investors through the SBI VC Trade platform.
We're proud to announce that Ripple USD ($RLUSD) is now officially available in Japan, following approval from the Japan Financial Services Agency (JFSA): https://t.co/5rJZBrFaIM
Through our partnership with SBI Group and @sbivc_official, $RLUSD will be accessible to both…
— Ripple (@Ripple) June 25, 2026
RLUSD Stablecoin Receives Regulatory Approval in Japan
The launch was announced on June 24, following Japan’s FSA granting approval to the RLUSD Stablecoin under the country’s Payment Services Act. The foreign stablecoin was deemed an electronic payment instrument by the regulators and thus will be able to operate in Japan’s strict regulatory environment.
With this permission, the SBI VC Trade will be able to roll out the RLUSD Stablecoin through its licensed exchange platform to provide a regulated U.S. dollar-backed digital currency to Japanese users for payments and financial settlement.
SBI VC Trade Broadens Stablecoin Services
SBI VC Trade is a subsidiary of SBI Holdings with several financial licenses and can offer cryptocurrency trading services, electronic payment services, and classical financial services. The regulatory approvals set the stage for the platform to serve a diverse customer base with the RLUSD Stablecoin.
The exchange aims to expand access to the RLUSD Stablecoin for businesses, financial institutions and individual users for wider use of regulated digital payment solutions in Japan.
Ripple Highlights RLUSD Stablecoin Benefits in Japan
Ripple described, the launch in Japan was a big step towards expanding access to compliant dollar-backed stablecoins in Asia. Jack McDonald, Ripple’s Senior Vice President of Stablecoins, said:
“This launch marks an important step in expanding access to transparent, regulated USD-backed stablecoins like RLUSD for financial institutions, consumers and businesses in Japan.”
He further added that the partnership with SBI Group will likely boost cross-border payments, tokenization efforts, and collateral management, as SBI’s Japanese customers gain access to global liquidity networks via the RLUSD Stablecoin.
Long-Term Partnership Continues to Grow
Since 2016, Ripple and SBI Group have been collaborating on the fields of blockchain technology, digital asset adoption and international payment infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region.
The new stablecoin project follows a memorandum of understanding signed in August 2025 that detailed plans to scale RLUSD Stablecoin adoption and establish new financial services based on the stablecoin.
The RLUSD has since expanded from its original status as a payment settlement coin to a market-cap of around $1.7 billion, which has enabled cross-border payments and liquidity solutions for institutions.
SBI VC Trade CEO Tomohiko Kondo said the launch of RLUSD Stablecoin in Japan is another significant step in the partnership for the company and that additional RLUSD services will be launched in the future while expanding its digital asset ecosystem.
Conclusion
Ripple’s launch of the RLUSD Stablecoin in Japan aligns with the rising trend of regulated stablecoins in major financial hubs. The RLUSD Stablecoin will likely drive enterprise payments, enhance cross-border liquidity, and foster the mass adoption of stablecoins in Japan and across the Asia-Pacific region with the approval and the availability of SBI VC.
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Summary
- Ripple launched RLUSD Stablecoin in Japan after securing FSA approval.
- SBI VC Trade now offers RLUSD to retail and institutional users.
- The partnership expands stablecoin adoption and cross-border payments in Asia.
Glossary of Key Terms
RLUSD Stablecoin: Ripple’s dollar-backed stablecoin.
Ripple: Blockchain payments company.
SBI Holdings: Japanese financial services group.
SBI VC Trade: Licensed crypto exchange.
FSA: Japan’s financial regulator.
Tokenization: Converting assets into tokens.
Retail Investors: Individual market participants.
Frequently Asked Questions about RLUSD Stablecoin
1. What is RLUSD Stablecoin?
RLUSD is Ripple’s U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin.
2. Who can use RLUSD in Japan?
Both retail and institutional users through SBI VC Trade.
3. Why is the launch important?
It expands regulated stablecoin adoption in Japan.
4. What are RLUSD’s main use cases?
Cross-border payments, settlements, and liquidity.
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