〜 Enhancing Global Accessibility to JOC Coin with Seamless Fiat-to-Crypto Purchase 〜
※ this service is not available to residents of Japan
G.U.Group, Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; CEOs: Hidekazu Kondo and Daimei Inaba; hereinafter referred to as "the Company"), a provider of Web3 solutions , is pleased to announce that JOC Coin is available for Alchemy Pay’s On-Ramp Service now.
With this integration, users in 173 countries (excluding Japan) no longer need to rely on traditional exchanges to acquire JOC Coin. Instead, they can now use a variety of payment methods — including credit cards (VISA, Mastercard), Apple Pay, Google Pay etc. — to obtain JOC Coin instantly and effortlessly.

By enabling fiat-to-crypto conversions into the Japan Open Chain ecosystem, Alchemy Pay helps users:
- Provide a frictionless onboarding experience for global users
- Enable overseas developers and businesses to access JOC with ease and accelerate transaction activity across the JOC ecosystem
- Engage with Web3 payment using familiar payment rails
This integration represents a significant step toward expanding the global reach of JOC Coin.
◽️ Background
At a time when the Web3 landscape is rapidly converging with mainstream finance and global users expect instant, intuitive access to digital assets, enabling seamless fiat-to-JOC Coin purchases through everyday payment methods elevates JOC to the status of a globally accessible, enterprise-ready blockchain.
This is not just a new service rollout but it represents a significant advancement in positioning JOC as the preferred chain for real-world applications, regulated digital finance, and the forthcoming wave of mass-market Web3 adoption.
◽️ About Alchemy Pay
Founded in 2017, Alchemy Pay is a payment gateway that seamlessly connects crypto with traditional fiat currencies for businesses, developers, and end users. With its offerings including On & Off-Ramp, Web3 Digital Bank, NFT Checkout and its newly launched RWA platform, Alchemy Pay supports fiat payments in 173 countries.
The Ramp is a one-stop solution to buy and sell crypto and fiat, easily integrated by platforms and dApps according to requirements. The RWA platform allows global users to invest in tokenized real-world assets using local fiat currencies, lowering entry barriers and democratizing access to traditional financial instruments. Our Web3 Digital Bank supports Web3 enterprises by providing multi-fiat accounts and instant fiat-crypto conversion capabilities. ACH is the Alchemy Pay network token on the Ethereum blockchain.
Website: https://alchemypay.org
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alchemypay
◽️ "Japan Open Chain": A Blockchain Originating from Japan
Japan Open Chain is a practical, Ethereum-compatible (Layer 1) public blockchain operated by Japanese companies. Together with leading industry giants and Web3 innovators, it aims to provide a secure, high-speed, and low-cost blockchain infrastructure accessible to users worldwide. This project seeks to revolutionize global digital finance by building future financial infrastructure through initiatives like bank-led stablecoin projects and the digitization of assets such as NFTs.
The blockchain is currently operated by 14 validators (blockchain operation partners), including Dentsu Inc. G.U.Technologies, Inc. insprout Corporation; Kudasai Co., Ltd.; pixiv Inc.; TIS Inc.; extra mile Inc. (a TV Asahi Group company); Kyoto University of the Arts; Hatena Co., Ltd.; CAC Corporation; CYBERLINKS CO.,LTD.; SBINFT Co., Ltd.; Pacific Meta Inc. and Nethermind. The blockchain is managed in a decentralized manner and is expected to expand to 21 validators in the future.

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Project page:https://www.japanopenchain.org
◽️ About G.U.Group
G.U.Group is the collective Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd., which operates and manages the consortium of the public blockchain "Japan Open Chain," co-managed by Japanese companies; G.U. Technologies Inc., which provides solutions in the stablecoin and NFT business domains; and its parent company, G.U. Group Inc. As a unified group, they are committed to developing and providing secure, safe, and affordable products that make blockchain technology easy to use in business, contributing to its practical implementation in society.
【Company Overview】
Company Name: G.U.Group, inc.
Location: 26-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya, Tokyo
CEO: Hidekazu Kondo, Dimei Inaba
Established: April 2018
URL: https://www.gu-group.com/
Business Overview: web3 Wallet development, web3 browser development, and blockchain-related research.
Affiliated Companies: Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd., G.U. Technologies Co., Ltd.
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