Wallets as the Customer Touchpoint: PayPay, LINE NEXT, and au Coincheck DA Envision the Future of Payments

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At a panel session during IVS2026 CRYPTO ZONE, Michihiko Kasai, President of au Coincheck Digital Assets, Yuki Jinguji, Deputy Head of PayPay's Financial Strategy Division, and Jinyoung Lee, Japan Business Leader at LINE NEXT, discussed whether wallets could become the next-generation super app. Kasai noted that the role of wallets is expanding from storage to real-world use, and their importance will grow with the spread of AI agents. Jinguji said that through the partnership between PayPay and Binance Japan, they aim to create a simple experience that alleviates concerns about crypto assets, emphasizing the balance of risk management. Lee outlined a vision to drive adoption in everyday payments centered on the LINE wallet Unifi and the Japanese yen stablecoin JPYC. Regarding competition with overseas platforms, the three agreed that designing a sense of security and local experiences tailored to Japanese users will be key.

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LINE NEXT's vision to drive everyday payments via LINE wallet Unifi and JPYC stablecoin is discussed, signaling potential user growth.