Lawson Expands Stablecoin Payment Pilot in Japan

Japanese retailer Lawson is expanding its stablecoin payment pilot to include USDC, USDT and JPYC through a second point-of-sale test at two Tokyo stores. The trial allows customers to pay with their digital wallets by displaying a barcode on the checkout screen.

The pilot removes the need for dedicated payment terminals, processing wallet barcodes through existing checkout systems instead. Lawson will evaluate payment speed, POS integration and store operations before considering wider adoption.

Lawson is testing stablecoin payments at two Tokyo stores using JPYC, USDC and USDT. The trials are restricted to related personnel and are not yet available to the public. Another proof-of-concept test is planned later in August as Lawson continues evaluating whether stablecoin payments can be introduced across its stores.