Stablecoin payments move offline: Lawson, M&S, Zurich Airport and CU tests
- —Netstars completed a USDT, USDC and JPYC payment test at Lawson via MetaMask
- —JPYC is accepted at over 150 locations in Japan, some offering discounts
- —Network International trialed DDSC at M&S and Lulu in the UAE
- —KB Kookmin Card and BC Card are testing stablecoin payments at CU stores
Why it matters: Stablecoin checkout bypasses card networks and cuts merchant fees, but mass rollout hinges on regulation and consumer protection rules.
Source: Bloomingbit