CoinDesk·3 min read·medium
Japan’s biggest card network taps Circle to bring stablecoins to 40 million merchants
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Olivier Acuna
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Japanese card network JCB and stablecoin issuer Circle have partnered to explore the integration of USDC into Japan's payment ecosystem. The collaboration aims to improve cross-border treasury operations and enable in-store stablecoin payments for international tourists.
The two firms have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore stablecoin payments for merchants serving international visitors, as Japan’s payment industry accelerates efforts to introduce blockchain payments into everyday use across the country.
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