Circle reported $2.4 trillion in on-chain stablecoin activity across Asia-Pacific between June 2024 and June 2025, marking the region as the fastest-growing stablecoin market globally with 69% year-over-year growth. Speaking at Circle Forum Singapore, Yam Ki Chan, Circle’s VP for APAC, stated that 56% of institutions across Asia are already live with stablecoins, the highest adoption rate worldwide, actively transacting for payments, settlements, and treasury purposes. Singapore and Hong Kong have emerge ...

Asia Pacific (APAC) is pulling ahead in the crypto market because policy is tilting toward clarity while consumer rails scale fast. From late 2023 through mid 2025, the region’s on-chain value received rose sharply, climbing from about $81b a month in mid 2022 to a peak near $244b in Dec. 2024, and holding above $185b per month this year, according to a Chainalysis report published Wednesday. Japan is now the standout. On-chain value received rose 120% in the 12 months to June 2025, outpacing South Korea, ...

Digital asset custodian BDACS has launched KRW1, South Korea's first fully regulated won-backed stablecoin, in partnership with Woori Bank. The announcement follows completion of a proof of concept validating technical infrastructure spanning fiat deposits, token issuance, and blockchain verification, as per a Thursday press release. Each KRW1 token maintains full collateralization through South Korean won held in escrow at Woori Bank, with real-time banking API integration providing transparent proof of ...

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JapanFSA approves first yen-backed stablecoin, JPYC, this fall! Backed by bank deposits and Japanese government bonds, it could boost JGB demand. Follows Circle's USDC launch in March on major exchanges.7/8 https://t.co/SFCMke2ooC ...

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Partnerships & Expansion - JPYC will launch on Avalanche, Ethereum and Polygon [1] - JPYC facilitates issuance and redemption services, enabling yen to on-chain asset conversion [1] Technology & Innovation - Avalanche connects innovation with global finance [2]

🗞️ BTC drops below $115K ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole speech.🗞️ MicroStrategy and Metaplanet buy more Bitcoin (430 BTC and 775 BTC.)🗞️ Japan to approve its first yen-denominated stablecoin (JPYC) this fall.@jennsanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."Thank you to @MidnightNtwrk 👋 for being a sponsor of the CoinDesk media network. ...

Core Viewpoint - The Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA) is set to approve the issuance of a yen-pegged stablecoin named "JPYC" by the fintech company JPYC, aiming for a market size of 1 trillion yen within three years [2][6]. Group 1: Stablecoin Overview - The stablecoin JPYC will be pegged 1:1 to the Japanese yen, with JPYC holding liquid assets such as deposits and government bonds to ensure its value [4]. - The global stablecoin market has expanded to over $250 billion (approximately 37 trillion yen), primarily dominated by dollar-pegged stablecoins [2][6]. Group 2: Market Context and Regulations - The revised Japanese "Funds Settlement Act" defines stablecoins as "currency-denominated assets," distinguishing them from cryptocurrencies and allowing issuance by banks, trust companies, and money transfer businesses [4]. - The U.S. has recently passed the GENIUS Act to enhance the credibility of stablecoins, while Hong Kong has implemented regulations for issuing renminbi-pegged stablecoins [6]. Group 3: Use Cases and Institutional Interest - JPYC can be used for international remittances, corporate payments, and decentralized finance (DeFi) asset management services [6]. - Several institutions, including hedge funds and family offices, are interested in using JPYC for arbitrage trading to capture interest rate differentials [6]. Group 4: Competitive Landscape - The current stablecoin market is largely dominated by Tether's USDT and Circle's USDC, with predictions that the market could reach $3.7 trillion (approximately 540 trillion yen) by 2030 [6]. - Other Japanese companies are also considering issuing stablecoins, indicating a growing interest in this financial instrument within Japan [7].

Group 1 - The meeting between US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky is scheduled for August 18, with potential follow-up discussions involving US, Russia, and Ukraine leaders [2] - A-share indices reached new highs, with market analysts suggesting a focus on sectors like AI, innovative pharmaceuticals, non-ferrous metals, military industry, and large finance [2] - The upcoming National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival will have an 8-day holiday, with toll-free travel for small passenger vehicles on all toll roads [3] Group 2 - A-share market has seen a significant increase in stocks doubling in value, with over 310 stocks rising more than 100% this year, particularly in the pharmaceutical and machinery sectors [4] - CITIC Securities reports that market sentiment remains strong, with a focus on sectors such as innovative pharmaceuticals, resources, communications, military, and gaming [4] - As of August 15, 52.44% of funds established in 2021 have a net asset value above 1, indicating a recovery in the A-share market [5] Group 3 - Publicly offered funds of funds (FOFs) have shown strong performance this year, with 29 FOFs achieving over 20% returns, driven by heavy investments in high-volatility equity funds [6] - Notable private equity fund managers have increased their holdings in A-share companies, with significant investments in firms like Angel Yeast and Dao Technology [6] Group 4 - 25 companies listed on the Beijing Stock Exchange reported their 2025 semi-annual results, with 22 companies showing revenue growth, led by Zhuozhao Point Glue with a 207.46% increase [7] - China Shenhua, a state-owned enterprise, announced a major asset restructuring involving the acquisition of 10 companies and significant coal and energy assets [7] Group 5 - Hong Kong's financial secretary highlighted the ongoing development of a commodity trading ecosystem, aiming to position Hong Kong as an international gold trading center [19] - The first issuance of yen-denominated stablecoin JPYC is expected to be approved by Japan's Financial Services Agency, supporting its value with government bonds [13]