Circle, a cryptocurrency startup known for creating the stablecoin USDC, is planning to expand in Asia, focusing on Hong Kong.
CEO Jeremey Allaire expressed the company’s intentions during an interview with Bloomberg Television at the World Economic Forum in Tianjin, China.
Allaire highlighted the strategic importance of Hong Kong in the digital currency landscape, especially considering the recent restrictions on cryptocurrency exchanges implemented on June 1st.
Hong Kong has been a hub for cryptocurrency-related activities, attracting prominent companies such as BitMEX and Bitfinex. As the United States tightens its regulations on cryptocurrency businesses, Hong Kong is becoming a preferred alternative location for these corporations.
Allaire emphasized Hong Kong’s efforts to position itself as a central hub for digital assets and stablecoins, and Circle is monitoring these developments.
He also acknowledged Asia as a promising region, particularly for the growing demand for digital dollars in developing markets. Circle’s expansion plans in Asia align with their recent acquisition of a digital token license in Singapore.
Other cryptocurrency companies, like Gemini and FalconX, are also targeting the Asian market. The growing interest in Asia reflects the region’s potential in the digital currency market and the increasing demand for cryptocurrencies.
