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Stablecoin issuer Circle announced ‘plans for a partnership’ with Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck to expand USDC access in the Asian market. 
According to a <a href="https://www.circle.com/en/pressroom/circle-and-coincheck-to-partner-on-expanding-access-to-usdc-in-japan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">press release</a> on Feb. 27, <a href="https://crypto.news/tag/circle/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Circle</a> plans to incorporate USD Coin (<a href="https://crypto.news/price/usd-coin/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">USDC</a>) in <a href="https://crypto.news/tag/coincheck/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Coincheck</a> for its products and services. However, the deal is yet subject to obtaining registration of an Electronic Payment Instrument Services under the Payment Services Act, the stablecoin issuer noted. 
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 We are thrilled that <a href="https://twitter.com/coincheckjp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@coincheckjp</a> is planning to expand access to <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24USDC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$USDC</a> to Japan! This marks a significant milestone in bringing the stability of USDC to Japan, and is a strategic expansion for USDC in Asia. Read more about the collaboration here: <a href="https://t.co/DOdOxe1LgT" target="_blank">https://t.co/DOdOxe1LgT</a> <a href="https://t.co/t93fYPoEl5" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/t93fYPoEl5</a>— Circle (@circle) <a href="https://twitter.com/circle/status/1762310276593139878?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">February 27, 2024</a>
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Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire says the partnership is “foundational in bringing the stability and reliability of USDC to the Japanese market.” The move aligns with Circle’s new strategy aimed at Asia, where venture capital firms and crypto investors <a href="https://crypto.news/hong-kong-singapore-attracting-increasing-crypto-vc-funding/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">appear to be allocating</a> their funds. 
 You might also like: <a href="https://crypto.news/circle-announces-end-of-usdc-support-on-tron-blockchain/"> Circle announces end of USDC support on TRON blockchain </a> 
In November 2023, Circle <a href="https://crypto.news/circle-partners-with-sbi-holdings-to-offer-potential-stablecoins-in-japan/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">forged</a> a partnership with SBI Holdings to establish banking ties and promote the adoption of its services in Japan. Under this collaboration, USDC is expected to gain access and liquidity within Japan-based businesses and among users, while SBI Group is set to integrate Circle’s solutions, including programmable wallets. 
As crypto.news earlier <a href="https://crypto.news/circle-eyes-stablecoin-launch-in-japan-as-new-policies-take-effect/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a>, Circle’s efforts underscore the evolving regulatory landscape in Japan, particularly regarding stablecoins, which have been classified as digital money under new legislation. At the time, the Circle CEO expressed optimism about the potential of this regulatory framework to position Japan as a pioneer in establishing clear regulations for such crypto-assets. 
This announcement closely follows <a href="https://crypto.news/circle-partners-with-overdare-to-bring-programmable-usdc-wallets-to-metaverse/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">another deal</a> between Circle and Overdare, a company backed by Krafton, aimed at expanding the utility of programmable USDC wallets in the metaverse. Through this partnership, Circle will integrate its programmable wallets, offering a wallet-as-a-service solution, into Overdare’s platform, enabling game content creators to receive payouts in USDC directly through the gaming platform. 
 Read more: <a href="https://crypto.news/coincheck-remains-profitable-after-paying-432-million-for-nem-hack/"> Coincheck remains profitable after paying $432m for NEM hack </a>

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