Japan’s Crypto Payment Revolution Begins – Best Wallet Joins the Race
Japan is preparing to launch its first stablecoin credit card. Starting in October 2025, ‘Nudge Card’ will be accepted at over 150M VISA merchants worldwide, while Nudge Corporation will accept the Japanese yen-backed stablecoin $JPYC for repayments. Meanwhile, over in South Korea, e-commerce giant, Coupang, is partnering with Tempo to build blockchain rails for stablecoin adoption These developments in the Asian market reflect the broader global race to adopt crypto and blockchain payment systems. Best Wallet is gearing up with its upcoming Best Card, aiming to make everyday crypto....
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