TLDR
- AZ-Com Maruwa plans to use JPYC for payments to about 2,300 logistics partners and independent truck drivers.
- The Amazon Japan supplier aims to improve cash flow through faster stablecoin settlements and free yen conversions.
- JPYC is Japan’s first regulated yen-backed stablecoin, supported by bank deposits and government bonds.
- Maruwa is considering a formal partnership with JPYC Inc. and a possible one-billion-yen investment.
- The plan follows Lawson’s upcoming JPYC retail pilot, showing wider stablecoin adoption across Japan.
Amazon Japan supplier AZ-Com Maruwa Holdings plans to adopt the regulated yen stablecoin JPYC for partner payments. The initiative will cover fees for subcontractors and independent truck drivers across its logistics network. The announcement places Amazon at the center of another regulated digital payments milestone in Japan.
AZ-Com Maruwa outlines stablecoin payment rollout
AZ-Com Maruwa reported 230.5 billion yen in revenue during the fiscal year ending March. The company has provided delivery services for Amazon Japan since 2017. It plans to pay about 2,300 business partners through the JPYC stablecoin.
The payment network will include subcontractors, transport operators, and independent truck drivers. JPYC maintains a one-to-one peg with the Japanese yen under national regulations. Bank deposits and Japanese government bonds fully back the stablecoin.
The company expects quicker settlements across its logistics ecosystem through digital transfers. The planned system supports businesses that handle Amazon deliveries by enabling faster payment processing. Partners will also receive near-instant conversions into Japanese yen.
JPYC expands regulated payment use
JPYC became Japan’s first fully regulated yen-pegged stablecoin after launching under the Payment Services Act. The token debuted during October last year through Tokyo-based fintech firm JPYC Inc. Onchain circulation exceeded two billion yen during the previous week.
Maruwa aims to improve cash flow for transport providers facing labor shortages. Faster settlements could assist Amazon logistics partners operating under tighter overtime rules. Free conversions into yen also reduce delays between completed work and payment.
Nikkei Asia reported that Maruwa is evaluating a formal partnership with JPYC Inc. The company is also considering a one-billion-yen investment in the stablecoin. The approach supports companies serving Amazon while using regulated digital payment infrastructure.
Corporate adoption gains momentum
The announcement follows Lawson’s planned JPYC payment pilot at its Takanawa Gateway City store. Recent developments extend the use of regulated stablecoins beyond retail and Amazon-linked logistics activities. Corporate and consumer payment experiments now advance within the same market.
Nikkei Asia said the logistics company continues expanding its digital settlement strategy. Maruwa is reviewing closer cooperation with the stablecoin issuer alongside possible financial backing. Those discussions could strengthen payment infrastructure supporting Amazon supply operations.
AZ-Com Maruwa’s announced plan introduces large-scale stablecoin payments across its logistics partner network serving Amazon. The rollout remains tied to regulated digital assets backed by traditional financial reserves. The latest development marks another practical payments milestone connected with Amazon in Japan.
