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JCB signs stablecoin partnership with Circle, signals card-network pivot to tokenized rails

JCB (Japan's major card network) signed an MOU with Circle Internet Group to explore stablecoin-based payment collaboration. First formal tie between traditional card network and USD stablecoin issuer.

WHY IT MATTERS

Card networks (JCB, Visa, Mastercard) adopting stablecoin rails threatens correspondent banking and SWIFT fee models. JCB's move signals APAC regional shift toward tokenized settlement.

Source: Finextra · 2026-07-14

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