Slash, the next generation decentralized payment tool, has recently signed a cooperation agreement with a major credit card issuer in Japan to launch Japan's first compliant cryptocurrency credit card, Slash Card. This is the first and currently the only credit card in Japan that fully complies with the strict local cryptocurrency and payment regulations, marking an important breakthrough for Slash in promoting the popularization of cryptocurrency payments in Japan. As an important bridge connecting the fiat currency and cryptocurrency economies, Slash Card will provide convenient cryptocurrency payment solutions for Japanese consumers, merchants, developers and institutions.
Since 2022, Slash has been committed to building a complete cryptocurrency payment ecosystem in Japan. Through in-depth cooperation with industry giants such as SoftBank Payment, LifeCard, and Solana's Superteam Japan, Slash has paved the way for the application of cryptocurrency in daily financial transactions in Japan. Currently, more than 4,000 merchants have access to the Slash Payment system, and the cumulative transaction volume has exceeded US$180 million. In 2024, Slash's native token $SVL successfully landed on major global exchanges such as Bybit, Gate, MEXC, and Zoomex, further enhancing its influence and credibility in the global cryptocurrency market.
In the process of promoting the integration of traditional finance and cryptocurrency, Slash actively explores innovative models to introduce Japanese IP content into the Web3 world. A typical case is the cooperation with the well-known mascot Chiitan☆, for which Slash provides full marketing and operational support for its community token $CTAN (Chiitan☆Coin). By participating in important international cryptocurrency events such as TOKEN2049, Solana Breakpoint and Doge Day, Chiitan☆ has successfully promoted the widespread use of cryptocurrency in Japan and abroad.
The launch of Slash Card not only makes cryptocurrency payments more convenient, but also opens up new development space for global and Japanese cryptocurrency projects. Through the innovative "pay and earn" airdrop mechanism, project parties can establish a closer interactive relationship with Japanese users. In the process of promoting the development of IP-driven crypto projects, Slash has always focused on long-term compliance operations and cost-effectiveness, which will strongly promote the formation of Japan's cryptocurrency application culture. It is reported that SlashCard is scheduled to be officially released in 2025, which will become an important milestone in the development of Japan's crypto payment field.
