Japan stablecoin payments advance with Lawson trial, Netstars launch

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Lawson is set to trial yen stablecoin payments in Tokyo, while Netstars launches a merchant service supporting USDC, USDT, and JPYC. This marks a significant advancement in Japan's stablecoin payments, with Netstars' service allowing merchants to accept multiple stablecoins, including USDC and USDT, alongside the newly launched JPYC, expanding the country's digital payment options.