Japanese retailer Lawson adds USDC, USDT and JPYC to stablecoin payment trial

Lawson has expanded its stablecoin payment pilot to include USDC, USDT and JPYC through a second point-of-sale test at two Tokyo stores, while continuing to evaluate the technology for future retail use. Summary Lawson will test POS based stablecoin payments at two Tokyo stores using JPYC, USDC and USDT. The pilot removes the need for dedicated payment terminals by processing wallet barcodes through existing checkout systems. The company will evaluate payment speed, POS integration and store operations before considering wider adoption. A second proof of concept is scheduled for later in August as Lawson continues assessing stablecoin payments in retail. According to an announcement from Lawson, the convenience store operator will conduct two proof-of-concept trials this month to test stablecoin payments directly through its existing point-of-sale (POS) registers without requiring separate payment terminals or QR code displays. The first trial is scheduled for Aug. 6 at the Lawson Takanawa Gateway City store and will be limited to invited participants using the HashPort Wallet with the yen-backed stablecoin JPYC. A second test will follow on Aug. 17 at the Lawson Gate City Osaki At...