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Circle\'s euro stablecoin EURC circulation tops 400 million euros

Circle\'s euro stablecoin EURC has exceeded 400 million euros in circulation four years after launch. Dollar-based stablecoins still dominate, with about 98 percent of total stablecoin value denominated in dollars, while euro-linked stablecoins account for less than 1 percent of the global market. EURC has expanded across multiple blockchains and accelerated in supply growth. Circle links the expansion to the EU\'s MiCA framework, alongside widening integration with Visa, Mastercard and payment firms.

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Won stablecoin pilots enter proof stage as industry tie-ups accelerate

Partnerships among banks, fintechs, platforms and blockchain firms around won-denominated stablecoins are accelerating in the second half, with payment and settlement use cases moving into more concrete pilot tests. Companies are running proofs of concept on real-time settlement, on-chain payment flows and links between digital wallets and existing card networks. Cross-border remittances are also emerging as a key testing area. Debate continues over regulation, including issuers, reserve assets and approval requirements.

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Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan emerge as test beds for stablecoin payment networks

Asia is emerging as the first large-scale testing ground for stablecoin payment and settlement networks. Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan are building regulatory zones that allow stablecoins for payments and settlement under supervision. Singapore has included firms such as Circle and Coinbase as major payment institutions. Hong Kong has started licensing fiat-backed stablecoin issuers and granted its first licences. Japan has expanded its crypto travel rule requirements for transfers.