Tether (USDT) Volumes Trounce USDC as it Becomes the World's Retail Stablecoin

Tether seems to be emerging as king in the stablecoin race, largely influenced by geography and regulations. As the United States puts further pressure on crypto companies, the rest of the world has decided which stablecoin it wants to use for dollar transactions.

Timeline of Usd-coin, Tether

Tether, the company behind the issuance of USDT, the largest stablecoin, has blacklisted more than 30 addresses that have received billions in USDT since their first use. According to blockchain intelligence firm Chainargos, the blacklisted addresses had received $161 million from Whitebit, a European exchange with Ukrainian roots.

In a bid to revolutionize capital raisings, Bitfinex and Tether launched ALT2611, a tokenized bond backed by Tether (USDT). However, two weeks after its debut, the result has been disappointing. With an initial goal of raising 10 million USDT, only a modest 15% has been achieved, equivalent to 1.5 million USDT.

Circle, a payment services company, and SBI Holdings, a conglomerate of financial companies, have partnered to bring liquidity services for the use of USDC, one of the largest stablecoins in the cryptocurrency market, to Japan, and promote the local use of stablecoins in the Web3 industry.

USDC (CRYPTO: USDC) stablecoin issuer Circle signed an agreement with Japanese securities and banking major, SBI Holdings. This will expand stablecoin usage in Japan and widen the use of Circle's Web3 services.

Stablecoin issuer Circle signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings to boost USD Coin (USDC) circulation, establish a banking relationship, and expand its presence in the Asian country, according to a Nov. 27 statement.

In addition to securing a new banking partner for its USDC stablecoin, Circle said that SBI will adopt its other business offerings, providing end-to-end development, deployment, and operations platforms for building and operating Web3 apps across blockchains.

Circle has partnered with SBI Holdings to drive the adoption of the USDC stablecoin and Web3. SBI Shinsei Bank, a subsidiary of SBI Holdings, will facilitate access to USDC in Japan.

Circle, the entity issuing the USDC stablecoin, has announced a partnership with Japanese securities and banking giant SBI Holdings in a bid to boost USDC circulation in Japan. The agreement was made in a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and requires SBI Holdings to register as an electronic payment services provider in Japan.

In a landmark move for the cryptocurrency market, Circle Internet Financial Ltd. and SBI Holdings Inc. have announced a partnership to introduce the USD Coin (USDC) into Japan's dynamic financial landscape. This initiative marks a significant step for stablecoins in Asia, offering a stable alternative amidst the often volatile crypto market.

SBI Holdings announced it reached a partnership with stablecoin issuer Circle to circulate USDC stablecoins, establish a banking relationship and promote the use of Circle's Web3 Services in Japan. This move from the Japanese financial conglomerate comes after the country's government revised regulations for stablecoins in June 2023.