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Lawson pilots stablecoin payments in Japan using JPYC

The proof-of-concept pairs Lawson with KDDI and crypto wallet firm HashPort, using JPYC for in-store transactions.

The Block reports that Japan’s Lawson convenience stores are piloting stablecoin payments using JPYC.

The effort is structured as a proof-of-concept, according to The Block, and involves KDDI and crypto wallet provider HashPort.

The report frames the pilot as a test of whether stablecoins can be used for everyday payment workflows at retail locations in Japan.

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