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In a development that strengthens the role of stablecoins in Japan's financial system, Ripple's RLUSD has obtained regulatory approval from Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) as a new payment instrument. SBI VC Trade will offer the dollar-backed coin to both institutional and retail investors, according to reports.
The approval comes within Japan's evolving regulatory framework for stablecoins, with the country being among the first to establish clear rules for digital assets. RLUSD's market cap stands at around $1.7 billion, small compared to major stablecoins like USDT which has a market cap exceeding $100 billion per market data, but the regulatory approval gives it a competitive edge in the Japanese market.
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Sign InTraders are now focusing on the initial adoption phases of RLUSD in Japan, as the launch via SBI VC Trade could boost demand for the coin. Additional regulatory developments in other Asian countries could further enhance RLUSD's reach, making it a focal point in the stablecoin space.