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Apple Integrates 'My Number' ID Card into iPhones - Clarification on JasmyCoin Partnership

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 years ago


Clarification on JasmyCoin Partnership with Apple's 'My Number' Integration

Recent speculations around JasmyCoin's alleged partnership with Apple have been debunked. The surge in JasmyCoin's price by 20% in the past 24 hours is primarily driven by speculative trading rather than any concrete collaborations. The confusion arose following Apple's announcement regarding the integration of Japan's 'My Number' ID card functionality into iPhones, leading some misguided investors to assume a connection with JasmyCoin.

Disassociation of Apple's Announcement from JasmyCoin

Apple's announcement, officially verified by a representative from the Japanese government, revolves around incorporating the 'My Number' ID card system into iPhones. This card amalgamates diverse personal data like tax and social security information into a unified digital identity for both Japanese citizens and foreigners. However, there is no affirmation from Apple, the Japanese authorities, or JasmyCoin regarding the involvement of the cryptocurrency in this integration.

JasmyCoin, an Ethereum-based ERC-20 token emphasizing privacy and data security, has been speculated by its community to potentially complement Japan's digital ID card system. This speculation partly arises from a 2023 press release by Cyber Trust, a Japanese company, hinting at an 'iTrust Authentication Service' leveraging Blockchain technology. Nonetheless, this service differs from the official government-led 'My Number' initiative.

Availability on Android Devices

'My Number' cards, essential for identity verification, have been accessible on Android devices through the 'Mynaportal' app since May of the preceding year. Cyber Trust's technology, as highlighted in their literature, allows for authentication through this app. Nonetheless, there is no current indication of the iTrust service's direct implementation on iPhones.

Given the absence of official confirmation, it appears that the 'My Number' feature will be integrated into iPhones sans the inclusion of the iTrust Authentication Service. Users can leverage the iTrust service in conjunction with the 'My Number' feature, as well as utilize the electronic ID certificate stored on the 'My Number' card.

Ongoing Market Enthusiasm

Despite these clarifications, market enthusiasm persists. Advocates of JasmyCoin on social media platforms such as Reddit have expressed positive sentiments, interpreting the Japanese Prime Minister's address on the My Number integration as a favorable indication, although JasmyCoin was not explicitly mentioned.

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As of the current moment, JasmyCoin holds the top position among gainers on Binance and is valued at $0.03 per coin.

This article was originally published on COINTURK NEWS.

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