{"id":5421,"date":"2025-07-01T03:16:28","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T03:16:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/softspace.com.my\/?p=5421"},"modified":"2026-06-12T10:22:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T10:22:31","slug":"hokkoku-financial-holdings-and-soft-space-to-launch-the-worlds-first-softpos-solution-supporting-stablecoin-payments-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/softspace.com.my\/?p=5421","title":{"rendered":"Hokkoku Financial Holdings and SOFT SPACE to Launch the World\u2019s First SoftPOS Solution Supporting Stablecoin Payments"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Making a payment via SoftPOS<\/p><\/div>\n

Kuala Lumpur & Kanazawa, 1st July 2025<\/span><\/b> – Hokkoku Financial Holdings (Hokkoku FHD) and Soft Space are proud to announce the upcoming launch of a next-generation SoftPOS solution<\/a> that enables merchants to accept both contactless card payments and, for the first time, regulated stablecoin payments \u2014 using only a smartphone or tablet. This will be the world\u2019s first deployment of a SoftPOS solution<\/span>, certified under global mobile payment security standards, that supports stablecoin transactions in a real commercial setting.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The new service supports Hokkoku\u2019s mission to create a Super Cashless Region, making digital payments more accessible and cost-effective across the Hokuriku area. Merchants can accept payments without installing special hardware \u2014 all they need is an Android device with the payment app installed.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A key innovation of the service is support for Tochika, Hokkoku Bank\u2019s Japanese yen deposit-backed stablecoin. Consumers can use Tochituka, a mobile app developed for the stablecoin, to make fast and secure payments to participating merchants. Tochika is issued in compliance with Japan\u2019s revised Payment Services Act and is fully backed by deposit reserves.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The SoftPOS solution is powered by Soft Space\u2019s proprietary Fasstap technology and complies with the PCI MPoC (Mobile Payments on COTS) security standard, the latest global benchmark for mobile-based contactless payments. By eliminating the need for physical payment terminals, it helps merchants reduce cost and operational overhead while expanding access to digital payments.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Shuji Tsuemura, President of Hokkoku FHD, commented:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHokkoku FHD has continuously focused on promoting cashless and digital payments to drive innovative productivity improvements across the Hokuriku region. We are delighted to collaborate with Soft Space to introduce an innovative touch-first payment service.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Joel Tay, CEO of Soft Space, added:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re incredibly proud to support Hokkoku Financial Holdings in launching this groundbreaking solution. This is more than just a mobile payment tool \u2014 it\u2019s a real-world example of how digital currency can be used by everyday merchants and consumers. With just a smartphone, businesses can now accept both traditional and next-generation payments in a simple and secure way.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The service is scheduled to launch in Autumn 2025 and will support major international card networks such as Visa and JCB along with Tochika stablecoin payments.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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