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CryptoMedium•26 June 2026•

1 min read

Ripple Launches RLUSD Stablecoin in Japan After JFSA Approval

Key Facts

1Ripple and SBI announced the official launch of the RLUSD stablecoin in Japan on June 24, following JFSA approval.

2The stablecoin is available to institutional and retail investors through SBI VC Trade.

In a move that strengthens the footprint of regulated stablecoins, Ripple, in partnership with Japan's SBI Group, announced the official launch of the RLUSD stablecoin in Japan on June 24, following approval from the Japan Financial Services Agency (JFSA). The stablecoin is available to both institutional and retail investors through the SBI VC Trade platform, according to specialist reports.

The launch comes amid accelerating global growth in the stablecoin market, with increasing competition among major issuers such as Circle (USDC) and Nomura (Yen-pegged stablecoin). Entering Japan, the world's third-largest economy, is a strategic move for Ripple to solidify its position in digital payments, especially as Japan maintains a clear regulatory framework for digital assets.

For investors, this launch represents a potential opportunity to expand the user base of yen-backed stablecoins. Attention will now focus on the actual adoption rate of RLUSD via SBI VC Trade, as well as any further regulatory developments that could open new Asian markets for the stablecoin. Success in Japan could strengthen long-term confidence in Ripple's stablecoin strategy.