Japan is preparing to launch its first stablecoin credit card. Starting in October 2025, ‘Nudge Card’ will be accepted at over 150M VISA merchants worldwide, while Nudge Corporation will accept the Japanese yen-backed stablecoin $JPYC for repayments.
Meanwhile, over in South Korea, e-commerce giant, Coupang, is partnering with Tempo to build blockchain rails for stablecoin adoption
These developments in the Asian market reflect the broader global race to adopt crypto and blockchain payment systems.
Japan’s Nudge Card will use $JPYC (a yen-backed stablecoin) to make repayments via credit card. From October 2025, holders of the Nudge Card can make purchases using $JPYC on the Polygon blockchain.
The Nudge credit card will bridge traditional finance with blockchain technology, providing seamless access to crypto payments in day-to-day transactions.
It addresses security concerns head-on by leveraging Japan’s robust and evolving regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and stablecoins.
Furthermore, the Nudge Card will use blockchain transparency and AI monitoring to prevent fraud.
Being a yen-pegged stablecoin, it also lets users bypass currency conversions and enjoy faster transactions, simplifying their tax and accounting processes.
Meanwhile, in partnership with Tempo blockchain, the South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang has developed a layer-1 blockchain, marking its first public venture into blockchain technology.
The e-commerce enterprise aims to promote stablecoin adoption for payments. This should reduce transfer times, save billions of won in payment fees, and eliminate foreign exchange risks.
Nevertheless, these developments signal that crypto payments are going mainstream in Asia and worldwide.
Best Wallet is expanding its utility and operations with loads of upcoming features, including Best Card, a crypto credit card which lets you pay with crypto anywhere MasterCard is accepted.
The $BEST token will soon also be integrated with Best Card, offering attractive cashbacks for day-to-day crypto payments.
This isn’t financial advice. The cryptocurrency market is highly volatile. Always do your own research before investing.
