Singapore, November 21, 2025 — The developer of the payment-grade public blockchain UPCX, Paycle, the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market-listed company fantasista, and YAMAKOMA ASSET BANK (“YAB”), a leading player in the high-end trading card sector, officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on November 17, 2025, reaching an agreement on capital and business cooperation in the field of trading cards. The UPCX blockchain network will be applied to the trading card market.
Cooperation Background and Purpose
On November 6, 2025, Paycle signed a business cooperation agreement with fantasista, and both parties are currently advancing the development of new services based on blockchain technology. With the addition of YAB, the three companies can integrate their respective strengths and resources in blockchain technology, the trading card market, and business promotion to create a new market in the RWA (Real World Asset) sector that combines digital and physical assets.
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As the first phase of the cooperation, Paycle will apply its blockchain technology and payment-related technologies to YAB’s globally influential high-end trading card market, aiming to build a new trading ecosystem connecting global investors and collectors.
Cooperation Details
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Business Cooperation includes:
* Planning, development, and sales of trading cards and related RWA products
* Design and operation of new services based on UPC tokens and NFTs
* Joint marketing and channel expansion in domestic and international markets
* Construction of a digital membership system
* Other related businesses agreed upon through consultation among the three parties
Capital Cooperation:
The three parties will continue to explore various forms of capital cooperation, including the establishment of a joint venture company, implementation of third-party allotment of new shares, and achieving subsidiary status through share acquisition.
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Future Outlook
Paycle will maintain close cooperation with fantasista and YAB to accelerate the development of trading card-related services based on the UPCX blockchain network and plans to promote the results to the global market in the future. The three parties will jointly promote the social implementation of blockchain applications in the RWA field, laying the foundation for further enhancement of corporate value.
More about UPCX:
UPCX is a blockchain-based open-source payment platform that aims to provide secure, transparent, and compliant financial services to global users. It supports fast payments, smart contracts, cross-asset transactions, user-issued assets (UIA), non-fungible tokens (NFA), and stablecoins. Moreover, it offers a decentralized exchange (DEX), APIs, and SDKs, allows customized payment solutions, and integrates POS applications and hardware wallets for enhanced security, building a one-stop financial ecosystem.
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About Paycle Inc.
Paycle Inc. possesses extensive expertise in the fields of blockchain, fintech, and quantum computer-resistant cryptographic algorithms, engaging in research and development in these areas. Since its founding in 2018, the company has made it its mission to leverage technology to create a better future.
About Fantasista Co., Ltd.
Fantasista Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based listed company primarily engaged in real estate trading, construction engineering, and digital transformation of real assets.
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YAMAKOMA ASSET BANK Co., Ltd.
YAMAKOMA ASSET BANK Co., Ltd. specializes in the trading and management of high‑value movable assets, particularly collectibles and trading cards. The company is committed to advancing the development of a global asset‑trading ecosystem through professional authentication services.
Contact Info:
Name: Jiso Liu
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Organization: UPCX team
Website: http://www.upcx.io
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