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Circle signs MOU with Nomura to bring USDC payment solutions to Japan

The partnership could revolutionize Japan's financial landscape by accelerating cross-border transactions and boosting USDC's market presence.

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The June 26 memorandum targets a corporate USDC payment service in Japan as early as 2027, building on USDC's March 2025 debut on SBI VC Trade as Japan's first approved foreign stablecoin.

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