AZ-COM Maruwa to use JPYC stablecoin in Japan’s first large-scale corporate rollout

AZ-COM Maruwa is investing 1 billion in JPYC, a yen-backed stablecoin, to pay drivers in Japan's first large-scale corporate stablecoin deployment. The move marks a significant adoption of digital yen-pegged assets for payroll in the country's logistics sector, potentially setting a precedent for other firms exploring blockchain-based payment solutions for employees.