payments
Digital Garage (DG) is attempting a high-stakes re-positioning under the banner of a "Second Founding," underscored by a decisive return to profitability in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 (FY26.3). This recovery represents a fundamental structural overhaul designed to insulate the group’s P&
digital assets
SBI Group has taken two additional steps in the "on-chain" financial economy, executing a dual-track strategy designed to command both global infrastructure and domestic distribution. By securing a stake in the $222 million pre-sale for Circle’s "Arc" Layer 1 (L1) blockchain while
quantum computing
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, SMBC Digital Marketing Corporation, and Quanmatic jointly conducted a proof-of-concept experiment on "app advertisement analysis using quantum computing" aimed at advancing advertisement distribution in smartphone applications. Background and Purpose Quantum computing is a next-generation computational technology, currently used mainly in hybrid
security token
Progmat, the core developer behind Japan's leading security token (ST) platform, has released the findings of a critical industry study, culminating in a standardized legal and operational framework designed to streamline the utilization of rights holder data in the ST ecosystem. The comprehensive "ST Data Linkage Streamlining
Insurance
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance (MSI) and Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance (ADI), the core non-life insurance companies of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, are progressing with merger discussions as announced on March 28, 2025. Now, decisions have been made regarding changes to the company name and related details, as well
banking
Sony Financial Group has entered into a license agreement with Peanuts Worldwide LLC regarding the comic "PEANUTS" created by Charles M. Schulz, known for the globally beloved character "Snoopy." This agreement was concluded with the cooperation of Sony Creative Products, which holds the long-term exclusive
regional bank
Chiba Bank has constructed an "Analysis and Marketing Foundation" in collaboration with NS Solutions and Nippon Information and Communication to pursue "Advanced One-to-One Marketing". By utilizing this foundation, Chiba Bank will deliver optimal information and proposals to each customer at the most appropriate timing.