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SBI Group is preparing to test a new cashless payment system in Japan using USDC, a US dollar–linked stablecoin issued by Circle. The pilot project is expected to begin in spring 2026 and will focus on in-store payments using QR codes. The test will be run by SBI VC Trade, Japan’s only registered operator allowed …