Japan’s SBI Group has partnered with Circle, Ripple, and Startale to advance blockchain initiatives. SBI will promote adoption of Circle’s USDC and Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoins in Japan, with RLUSD expected to launch by March 2026. Jointly with Startale, SBI plans to develop a 24/7 onchain trading platform for tokenized stocks and real-world assets, aiming to boost liquidity and efficiency and bridge traditional finance with DeFi. Launch details remain undisclosed.