Coupang joins blockchain, Japan launches stablecoin cards, etc.

South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang cooperates with Tempo blockchain to develop potential stablecoin payment solutions, which are expected to save billions of dollars in fees and achieve 24-hour transfers. Japan will launch its first stablecoin credit card repayment service through Nudge Corporation's "Nudge Card" and will accept JPYC stablecoins at VISA merchants starting from October 2025. These progress marks the increasing popularity of mainstream cryptocurrencies in major Asian economies.