Slash Card for USDC payments launches in Japan with in-app applications
- —Slash Card uses USDC as the settlement asset while merchants receive fiat yen
- —The card is issued with Orient Corporation and Aiquitas and runs on Visa
- —Slash App combines a self-custody wallet with card management
- —Verification now accepts driver's licenses, with biometric login added
Why it matters: The launch shows USDC moving into everyday retail payments in Japan, supporting stablecoin demand beyond trading.
Source: CoinDesk Japan