"Since Cardano's journey began in Japan, we have always wanted our Japanese ADA holders to be able to do more than just hold and stake." — @phillip_pon, CEO of EMURGO 🇯🇵 Today, that vision becomes real. Japan has been central to Cardano since the beginning. One of the longest-standing ADA holder bases in the world, a clear regulatory framework, and a digital payments culture that has been ahead of most major economies for decades. Partnering with @SlashWeb3, a Japan-based fintech company building stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure for everyday consumer use, is the natural next step in deepening EMURGO's commitment to this foundational community. Slash's infrastructure is designed specifically for Japan: settlement flows, local payment systems, financing mechanisms, and onboarding standards built around the operational and regulatory requirements of the Japanese market. Through @secondfiapp, Japanese users will be able to order the @cardano_card and spend stablecoins across Japan's everyday payment networks, including QR code payment services built into daily life here. One account for spending, saving, and payments. Join the waitlist today at http://secondfi.io.(EMURGO)