Launch23 Aug 2026
JCB tests USDC acceptance at a Lawson store in Tokyo
JCB, Digital Garage, and convenience-store operator Lawson have signed a basic agreement to trial in-store stablecoin payments, with the first transactions run at a single Tokyo...

What changed
JCB, Digital Garage, and convenience-store operator Lawson have signed a basic agreement to trial in-store stablecoin payments, with the first transactions run at a single Tokyo branch from 20 August 2026.
What merchants must do
None stated — verify against sources.