Woofun AI reports that Japan's largest credit card network, JCB, has executed a Memorandum of Understanding with Circle to investigate USDC integration for cross-border payments, merchant settlements, and fund management. The initial Proof of Concept will focus on JCB's internal fund transfers, aiming to enhance cross-border efficiency, lower remittance costs, and enable stablecoin payments for international tourists at JCB's 40 million global merchants. This initiative aligns with Japan's broader stablecoin commercialization efforts, following Circle's partnership with Nomura for FX settlement and Lawson's planned stablecoin payment pilot.