Global stablecoin payment infrastructure provider WasabiCard announces that its founders Ray Yang and Fire Liu have visited Japan, formally signing a strategic cooperation agreement with SOUSHIN Ltd, a Japanese innovation group. The collaboration aims to drive digital transformation of traditional retail enterprises in Japan and deepen partnerships in stablecoin payments.

SOUSHIN Ltd is a dynamic and youthful trading company in Japan and a strategic partner of renowned entities such as FamilyMart, Itochu, and Don Quijote, playing an active role in the digital transformation of Japan’s traditional enterprises.

This strategic alliance leverages WasabiCard’s technological expertise in global payment infrastructure and stablecoin-based transactions, combined with SOUSHIN Ltd’s deep-rooted resources within Japan’s retail and trading ecosystem, to accelerate the digitalization of traditional Japanese retailers and foster advanced dialogue and cooperation in stablecoin payments—delivering more efficient, flexible cross-border payment and settlement experiences for Japan’s retail sector.

Ray Yang, co-founder of WasabiCard, stated: “The global payment infrastructure is entering a new cycle of transformation driven by stablecoins and programmable finance. We believe future payments will be increasingly globalized, real-time, and internet-native. This partnership with SOUSHIN Ltd marks a pivotal step for WasabiCard in deepening our presence in the Japanese market and advancing the practical adoption of stablecoin payments in the real economy.”

Honda Keiichiro, Deputy Chairman of SOUSHIN Ltd, remarked that WasabiCard’s capabilities in global payment infrastructure and stablecoin transactions align closely with SOUSHIN’s mission to digitize traditional Japanese enterprises. The two parties will seize this opportunity to jointly explore innovative integration between digital transformation in Japan’s retail industry and next-generation payment solutions.

To date, WasabiCard has served over 500 enterprise clients globally, issued more than 700,000 cards, and achieved cumulative transaction volume exceeding $1 billion. Its payment capabilities are widely applied across global payroll disbursements, advertising campaign payouts, AI and SaaS subscription payments, and embedded finance use cases. The platform is integrated into blockchain ecosystems including Avalanche, Arbitrum, and BNB Chain, and is a member of Circle Alliance Program, actively contributing to the expansion of the global stablecoin payment ecosystem.

About WasabiCard

WasabiCard is a global payment infrastructure platform that empowers enterprises, fintech companies, and internet-native businesses with card issuance, global payments, and cross-border payment capabilities through a stablecoin-driven financial infrastructure. The platform supports global card issuance, multi-currency settlements, stablecoin on-ramps, and embedded payment functionalities—designed specifically for modern global business environments. WasabiCard serves diverse payment scenarios including ad traffic monetization, AI tools and SaaS subscriptions, global payroll distribution, treasury management, and digital financial applications.

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