au PAY Point Investment Launches 'Bitcoin-Linked Course'

au Coincheck Digital Assets Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Michihiko Kasai), in collaboration with KDDI, has launched the "Bitcoin-Linked Course" within the "au PAY Point Investment" service starting May 18, 2026.

This new course is an active management option where the number of Ponta points increases or decreases in direct correlation with the market price of Bitcoin. It is designed for beginners interested in crypto assets to easily experience active market movements using their loyalty points.

### Service Overview au PAY Point Investment allows users with Ponta points to simulate asset management without opening brokerage or crypto-asset accounts. Users simply choose an amount and add it to their preferred course.

### Bitcoin-Linked Course Details - **How to Use**: - Start by adding at least 100 Ponta points to the course. - Points fluctuate based on Bitcoin prices. - Points can be withdrawn back to the user's balance as needed. - **Fees**: - A 4.5% fee applies to both adding and withdrawing points. - **Important Notices**: - Prices are updated once a day in the point balance. - Transactions are aggregated at 7:00 AM on business days and executed around 9:00 AM.

Looking forward, au Coincheck Digital Assets and KDDI plan to launch a full "Crypto Asset Wallet" service in Summer 2026 to further bridge the gap between point management and physical digital assets.