[Japan's Largest Card Network JCB Partners with Circle to Explore USDC Payments] Odaily Planet Daily reports that Japan's largest card network, JCB, has signed an agreement with Circle to explore the use of the USDC stablecoin for cross-border payments and merchant transactions. The collaboration will begin with a proof-of-concept for internal fund transfers within JCB and aims to enhance payment efficiency, reduce remittance costs, and alleviate the currency exchange burden for tourists. This initiative comes as Japan pushes for stablecoin adoption, including Lawson convenience stores starting to test yen-denominated stablecoin payments in August. (CoinDesk).