Stripe has launched Stripe Terminal in Japan, enabling businesses to unify their online and offline payment experiences. The service supports various payment methods, including Tap to Pay on iPhone and popular local options like PayPay and Weixin Pay, addressing the operational challenges faced by Japanese businesses managing multiple payment systems. Additional updates from Stripe Tour Tokyo include improved fraud detection and a new program for early-stage startups.

Coinbase is positioning itself as a competitor to Visa and Mastercard by introducing the Commerce Payments Protocol, which allows stablecoins to be used for everyday commerce. This new protocol not only mimics key card features but also fosters an ecosystem for stablecoin adoption, potentially accelerating its mainstream use in payments.