Coincheck, built-in crypto asset purchase service – introduced by Financier, allowing FNCT purchases on the site | CoinDesk JAPAN

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Coincheck will begin offering “Coincheck OnRamp,” a crypto asset purchase and remittance service that seamlessly performs everything from purchasing crypto assets to transferring money to wallets, from February 20, 2024. The company announced this on the 8th. So-called,EaaSThis is a type of service called.

EaaS:Exchange as a Service, a system that provides exchange functions as a service to external businesses. Known terms include SaaS (Software as a Service) and BaaS (Banking as a Service).

Financier, which operates token-issuing crowdfunding services such as “FiNANCiE,” has introduced this service, and FNCT (Financier Token) can now be purchased on the website “FNCT.xyz.”

What is an on-ramp?

“OnRamp” is a term commonly used in the crypto industry and originally meant “a lane or entrance ramp onto a highway,” according to the release. From there, it refers to the exchange of fiat currency to crypto assets, that is, the purchase of crypto assets using fiat currency, credit cards, etc. The reverse (exchanging, or selling, crypto assets to fiat currency) is called an “off-ramp.”

Web3 is expected to gain mass adoption this year, but there are still issues with the process and UX when purchasing crypto assets. Coincheck says that the reason behind the development of “Coincheck OnRamp” is to solve complex UX issues in Web3 products and realize seamless processes.

In the release, Yusuke Otsuka, executive officer and head of the web3Cloud business division, said, “Recently, as all financial functions have begun to become embedded finance, we have developed a system for users to use crypto assets on web3 products. Processes have become extremely complex, and there is a strong need to improve the user experience.Under these circumstances, “CoincheckOnRamp” aims to improve the user UX and improve the user experience from both web3 technology and financial axes. We want to be a partner that supports the success of our products.”

Hirohisa Kunimitsu, CEO of Financier, said, “You will now be able to purchase FNCT completely within FNCT.xyz. Please try the UX experience, which is simpler and more seamless than before.” It is written as follows.

At the Monex Group business strategy briefing held in September last year, Coincheck said, “We will open up the functions of Coincheck,” said Tomoyuki Isaka, the company’s executive vice president and executive officer.