MynaWallet has officially launched its digital asset wallet app, leveraging the My Number card for secure management of cryptocurrencies and NFTs.

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JPYC, the prominent Japanese Yen-pegged stablecoin, is set to undergo a significant stress test in the physical retail environment, moving beyond the digital realm to power real-world transactions through Japan’s My Number Card system. In a move that signals the increasing convergence of Web3 assets and traditional payment infrastructure, Sumitomo Mitsui Card Company (SMCC) and MynaWallet have announced a continuous proof-of-concept (PoC) program. The initiative places JPYC at the core of a new payment ecosystem designed to allow consumers to spend stablecoins as easily as tapping a transit card. ## Sign up for Japan FinTech Observer Cutting through the noise of Japanese Finance & FinTech Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. ### **The Pilot: JPYC on the Hardwood** The first phase of this rollout is scheduled for January 23 and 24, 2026, at the home arena of the pro basketball team, Rising Zephyr Fukuoka. In this experiment, JPYC will serve as the medium of exchange. Unlike typical crypto payments that often require scanning QR codes via specialized third-party apps, this pilot utilizes the My Number Card—Japan’s government-issued ID—as a hardware wallet. Attendees will be able to verify their identity via the "MynaWallet" application, receive JPYC, and then purchase goods at the venue simply by tapping their ID cards on SMCC’s ubiquitous "stera" payment terminals. Behind the scenes, the transaction triggers a transfer of JPYC balances on the blockchain, effectively settling the payment while the user experiences a familiar "touch-and-go" interaction. ### **Solving the UX Puzzle** The integration addresses a critical bottleneck in stablecoin adoption: the user experience (UX) friction for non-technical demographics. By leveraging the My Number Card and Public Personal Authentication (JPKI), the partnership aims to create a secure environment where JPYC can be utilized by the elderly and children alike, without the steep learning curve associated with managing private keys or complex wallet interfaces. For JPYC, gaining access to SMCC’s "stera" terminals represents a massive potential on-ramp to physical merchants. The "stera" platform serves as an open infrastructure capable of handling credit, electronic money, and QR codes, now expanding to include blockchain-based assets. ### **Roadmap: From Domestic Grants to Global Stablecoins** While the immediate focus is on domestic retail usage of JPYC, the program outlines an ambitious roadmap for blockchain payments in Japan. Following the Fukuoka pilot, the companies plan to expand JPYC utilization to: * **Public Sector:** Administrative fees and public utility payments. * **Regional Revitalization:** Distribution of digital regional currencies and government benefits via stablecoins. * **Tourism:** Usage in commercial and sightseeing facilities. Perhaps most notably for the broader crypto market, the PoC is positioning this infrastructure as a gateway for inbound tourism. The long-term vision includes enabling foreign visitors to spend foreign-issued stablecoins (such as USDC) at Japanese merchants via the stera terminals, effectively creating a cross-border payment rail that bypasses traditional currency exchange friction. This initiative, adopted under the "Fukuoka City Full Support Project," marks a pivotal step in transforming JPYC from a digital-native asset into a practical tool for everyday commerce in Japan. * * * Digital Platformer and JPYC Start Joint Study for Business Alliance between JPYC and Regional Financial InstitutionsDigital Platformer and JPYC have commenced a joint study aimed at mutual cooperation between Japan’s first Japanese Yen-pegged stablecoin “JPYC” and the deposit-backed token “Tochika,” launched by Hokkoku Bank in April 2024, as well as the construction of a business alliance model with regional financial institutions. This initiative aims toJapan FinTech ObserverNorbert Gehrke

Coincheck has entered into a strategic partnership with MynaWallet, a company providing a web3 wallet solution utilizing the Japanese government-issued My Number Card. Prior to this collaboration, Coincheck Group N.V., which is Coincheck’s parent company, made an investment in MynaWallet. ### Upgrade to continue reading Become a paid member to get access to all premium content Upgrade

MynaWallet and Sumitomo Mitsui Card are conducting a second experiment on stablecoin payments using My Number cards at a basketball game in Kitakyushu.

MynaWallet collaborates with Sumitomo Mitsui Card to launch trials using My Number Cards for stablecoin payments, enhancing digital payment experiences.

MynaWallet, a Tokyo-based company, has received ministerial certification for its JPKI public identity authentication service effective October 24, 2025.

Coincheck and MynaWallet have announced a collaboration to advance digital wallet services in Japan, leveraging My Number Card for enhanced security.

MynaWallet, a Tokyo-based firm, has secured 200 million yen to enhance its digital wallet services, leveraging My Number card technology for seamless Web3 transactions.

MynaWallet is a Contract Account that integrates with the Japanese Government-Issued ID Card (Myna Card), currently owned by approximately 100 million reside...

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