Japanese Logistics Firm Bets ¥1 Billion on Yen-Backed Stablecoin
In a market dominated by U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins, there are growing signs that non-USD alternatives are beginning to gain ground. One recent example is the investment by Japan’s AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings—a logistics company whose customers include Amazon Japan—in a yen-backed stablecoin. The company will invest ¥1 billion (approximately $6.7 million) in JPYC, a stablecoin issued […]
The UAE’s Domestic Payment Scheme Takes Shape
The United Arab Emirates is taking greater control of its payments ecosystem with the launch of Jaywan debit, credit, and prepaid cards—the first products issued under the country’s national payments scheme. Operated by Al Etihad Payments under the Central Bank of the UAE, Jaywan processes transactions through domestic infrastructure rather than relying solely on international […]
For Gen Z, Banking Loyalty Begins with Payments
Banking relationships often start earlier than most people realize—and they tend to last longer than expected. Roughly half of young consumers will stick with their bank into adulthood, and many never switch. This puts banks’ focus squarely on Gen Z, where the youngest members of the cohort are in their early teenage years and the […]