Ripple And SBI Launch RLUSD Stablecoin In Japan After Regulatory Approval

Jun 26, 2026

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Ripple’s dollar-backed RLUSD stablecoin is now available in Japan through SBI VC Trade, adding a regulated Asian market to Ripple’s stablecoin push.

TL;DR Ripple says RLUSD is live in Japan following regulatory approval. SBI VC Trade is the distribution route for the launch. The rollout gives Ripple a regulated Asian stablecoin foothold while competition in tokenized payments intensifies. Ripple Brings RLUSD Into Japan

According to Ripple’s public announcement, RLUSD is now available in Japan after approval from the country’s Financial Services Agency. The company said the token will be offered through SBI VC Trade, the crypto arm of SBI Group, extending a long-running partnership between Ripple and one of Japan’s most active digital asset financial groups.

Why Japan Matters For Stablecoins Ripple’s Bigger Payments Push

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