JCB to Test USDC Payments with Foreign Tourists in Tokyo This Year

According to CoinPost, JCB has partnered with a Circle-affiliated entity to test USDC payments with foreign tourists at a Tokyo merchant this year, aiming to reduce currency exchange steps and lower transaction fees. The pilot will inform potential expansion to more affiliated merchants.

Japan is accelerating stablecoin merchant adoption; Lawson also plans to test JPYC in-store settlements in August.