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Japan’s Lawson pilots yen stablecoin payments as Netstars launches merchant service
Japan’s convenience store chain Lawson is testing payments using the yen-backed stablecoin JPYC in Tokyo. Meanwhile, payment service provider Netstars has launched a merchant service supporting stablecoins USDC, USDT, and JPYC, advancing stablecoin adoption in Japan’s retail sector.
Published 2026-07-13 04:00 UTCUpdated 2026-07-13 08:58 UTC
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Overview
Japan’s convenience store chain Lawson is testing payments using the yen-backed stablecoin JPYC in Tokyo. Meanwhile, payment service provider Netstars has launched a merchant service supporting stablecoins USDC, USDT, and JPYC, advancing stablecoin adoption in Japan’s retail sector.
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Momentum 24h
2
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2
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2
Source types
2
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0%
Why now
- Lawson’s pilot is a timely test of stablecoin usability in everyday transactions.
- Netstars’ merchant service launch coincides with rising interest in crypto payments.
- Japan’s regulatory environment is evolving to accommodate stablecoin use in commerce.
Why it matters
- Demonstrates growing real-world adoption of stablecoins in Japan’s retail sector.
- Signals increasing merchant acceptance of crypto payments through new services.
- Highlights yen stablecoin JPYC’s role in expanding crypto payment options.
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- Continuity stage: emerging_confirmed.
- Current status: open.
- 2 current source-linked posts are attached to this storyline.
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Cointelegraph - Lawson and Netstars advance stablecoin payments in Japan
cointelegraph.com · cointelegraph.com · 2026-07-13 08:58 UTC
Japan’s Lawson convenience store pilots stablecoin payments with JPYC: report
the_block_crypto · theblock.co · 2026-07-13 04:00 UTC
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