Originally published on Medium on 2026/2/5.
Turning everyday card payments into a global digital asset layer.
Payment Data Goes Global: SyFu × Salt Edge Is Live Across 50 Countries
Turning everyday card payments into a global digital asset layer.
SyFu has completed its integration with Salt Edge, one of the world’s leading open banking platforms.
As of today, SyFu’s payment data connectivity is officially live and operational.
With this launch, SyFu now operates a foundation that enables automatic payment data integration across 50 countries, with particularly strong coverage across Europe.
Users can connect their existing credit and debit cards directly to SyFu — without changing their payment behavior or issuing a new card.
Note: This update is the implementation milestone following our previously announced SyFu × Salt Edge partnership.
If you would like to learn more about the background and strategic intent behind the partnership, please refer to the announcement below.
Partnership announcement
In one sentence
Building on a model proven in Japan, SyFu has now begun operating as a global infrastructure that converts payment data from around the world into digital value.
Why this is a major milestone
SyFu has previously demonstrated how payment data can be connected to GameFi in the Japanese market.
The next challenge was whether the same experience could be delivered globally, with the same level of quality and automation.
With the completion of the Salt Edge integration, the experience established in Japan has now been expanded to multiple countries, primarily across Europe, at a real operational level.
This is not a concept or a future roadmap item.
A Payment Data DePIN that directly connects existing financial infrastructure with Web3 has now begun operating in the real world.
Why the Salt Edge integration matters
SyFu is a Payment Data DePIN — a network designed to transform payment data into long-term value.
To realize this vision, a secure and reliable “core infrastructure” capable of connecting to diverse banking systems worldwide is essential.
Salt Edge provides a global open banking infrastructure with
ISO/IEC 27001 compliance and bank-grade security standards.
Through this integration, SyFu delivers the following value:
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Automated payment data integration
Manual payment data imports — previously required in many countries — are no longer necessary. Once a card is connected, everyday transactions are automatically reflected within SyFu. -
Dramatically reduced user friction
By eliminating manual processes, the daily effort required to use SyFu is significantly reduced, fundamentally improving onboarding and long-term user retention. -
Making global economic activity visible and provable
Payment data flowing borderlessly from more than 50 countries does more than improve convenience.
It enables real-time visibility into individuals’ consumption records worldwide.
SyFu is evolving into a global platform capable of visualizing and proving economic activity at a planetary scale.
Through automation and cross-border data integration,
SyFu’s vision — visualizing consumption as economic contribution through DePIN —
has reached a realistic and scalable phase.
Supported Countries & Regions
With the Salt Edge integration, SyFu now covers 50+ countries, with Europe as the core operational region.
Users in the following regions can connect their primary cards to SyFu:
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Europe
United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden, and many EU member states -
Asia & Oceania
Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand -
Middle East
United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Turkey -
North & Latin America
United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and others
Check Supported Financial Institutions (Search Tool)
You can check whether your country and financial institution are supported via the dedicated coverage page below.
We recommend confirming compatibility before connecting your account.
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Supported banks can also be searched directly within the SyFu app.
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Coverage will continue to expand; however, availability may vary due to local regulations or technical constraints.
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Even if listed, some institutions may be temporarily unavailable due to API or regulatory changes.
Please always refer to the in-app list for the latest status.
What’s Next: Expansion Across Asia
SyFu has already announced an additional partnership with Finverse in the Asian region.
Through this integration, payment data connectivity across major Asian markets will be expanded in stages.
▼ Learn more about the Finverse partnership:
Next Step: Join the Waiting List
SyFu is currently in its Pre-Mainnet phase.
If you live in a supported country and do not yet have an account, please register for the waiting list to receive updates ahead of the mainnet launch.
The day your payment data becomes digital value is just around the corner.
Join the Waiting List
https://syfu.io/product
For existing Pre-Mainnet users
If you already have the SyFu app, Salt Edge-based connectivity is available starting today.
For detailed setup instructions, please refer to the official GitBook guide below.
What is SyFu — A new daily life where spending becomes an asset
SyFu is a Web3 lifestyle app that transforms payment data into digital assets. By using payment data, your NFT “MANEKINEKO” grows, and you can earn tokens such as Econ and EVT.
Through this mechanism, everyday payments are visualized as economic contribution, and recorded on the blockchain as a “Universal Credential.”
Official SyFu Links
SyFu Official Website
Project overview and latest updates
https://syfu.io/
SyFu Game (Official GameFi Site)
SyFu’s game experience that turns everyday payments into digital assets
https://syfu.io/product
SyFu Marketplace
Buy MANEKINEKO NFTs and official packs
https://manekineko.syfu.io/
GitBook (Specs & Mechanics)
Game rules, token design, and Right Scroll details
https://docs.syfu.io/
Whitepaper
SyFu’s vision, DePIN concept, and long-term design philosophy
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WqmCv53QlwY8erA3G-8f27FY_7Q0gWFzn7rCJ_hVR80/edit?tab=t.0
Discord Community
Latest updates, Q&A, and community support
https://discord.gg/kPMczw5rfe
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