payments
NETSTARS announced that it will conduct a proof-of-concept trial for its "Stablecoin Pay" service at a Lawson convenience store on Monday, August 17. The trial will take place at the Lawson Osaki Atrium location, following a preliminary trial conducted on August 3. The experiment will test
banking
Seven Bank's second quarter of fiscal year 2025 was a period of solid top-line revenue growth, which was contrasted with planned pressure on profitability driven by strategic investments in the business. The following points summarize the performance across Seven Bank's key business areas: * Financial Results:
mergers & acquisitions
Seven Bank is entering into a capital and business alliance with ITOCHU to adapt to a changing financial landscape (digital payments, new competition) and drive new growth. The goal is to combine Seven Bank's expertise in ATMs and retail financial services with ITOCHU's vast consumer-related
banking
Seven Bank agreed with ITOCHU Corporation, majority owner of Family Mart, on the commencement of capital and business alliance discussions including collaboration in a wide range of financial areas. Leveraging its domestic and international business foundation with strengths in the consumer sector, ITOCHU develops new services and businesses by capturing