Circle to invest in Japanese yen stablecoin as part of expansion to Asia

Circle to invest in Japanese yen stablecoin as part of expansion to Asia

Circle's Asia plans include a regional headquarters in Singapore, a new venture arm and investment in Japanese yen stablecoin efforts. Circle, the United States-based issuer of USD Coin (USDC), has set its sights on thriving Asian crypto markets. In a move to strengthen its presence in Asia, Circle picked Singapore to establish a regional headquarters. The company is also setting up an investment arm called Circle Ventures, according to Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire’s interview with Bloomberg. The venture arm’s first investment will focus on a Japanese yen stablecoin.Allaire said the company....


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