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JR East's "teppay" QR Code Payment service launches, expanding payment options starting with Suica; over 1.7 million merchants accept Smart Code

To expand the merchant network, through a partnership with JCB’s “Smart Code,” the service can be used at over 1.7 million ...
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Unmanned checkout store selling fresh flowers and railway merchandise to open for a limited time inside JR Shinagawa Station (TTG/Hibiya Kadan/JR East Commerce)

[Japan] TOUCH TO GO (TTG), Hibiya Kadan, and JR East Trading (all based in Tokyo, Japan) are operating a cashless pop-up ...
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Paidy Strengthens Its Expansion into the Gaming Industry, Highlighting Its Strengths in BNPL Credit and a Consumer Experience That Includes Installment Payments

Paidy’s payment experience—including its buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) Installment Payments—has gained popularity among gamers.
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BankGuard Strengthens Passkeys with Emoji Authentication That’s Difficult to Enter Manually—Effective Against Real-Time Phishing Attacks (Part 2)

There are over 3,000 emojis, making direct input difficult and preventing manual entry on spoofed screens. This is the first ...
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“Booking.com Innovation Summit Japan 2026” to Be Held: Discussions on AI, Fintech, Security, and More in the Travel Industry

Japan] Digital travel platform Booking.com(Amsterdam, Netherlands) marked its 30th anniversary by hosting the “Booking.com ...
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Special Committee on Payments Releases Report, Proposes Common Rules for Consumer Protection (EC NOW)

Japan] The Cabinet Office’s “Expert Panel on the Diversification of Payment Methods and Consumer Issues,” established to ...
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Haneda Airport’s JAL Domestic Lounge Has Been Renovated, Enhancing the Travel Experience Through Food and Interior Design

Japan] On October 6, 2026, Japan Airlines (JAL) held the “Haneda Airport JAL Domestic Lounge Renovation Commemorative Event & ...
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Future Architect: What Impact Will AI and InfiniBANK Have on Regional Finance?

Japan] On September 17, 2026, Future Architect held a special seminar titled “Pioneering Finance and Regional Economies with ...
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PayPal Aims to Improve the Payment Experience for Game Users and Boost Game Companies’ Profitability

From the Merchant’s perspective, data shows that using PayPal improves the Authorization Rate by 7%. It also helps prevent ...
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「東京学生エスコート」との連携による高校生向け金融授業を実施（エム・ピー・ソリューション）

【日本】エム・ピー・ソリューション（日本・東京）は、2026年9月29日、修学旅行生向けキャリア教育プログラム「東京学生エスコート」を通じ、大学生ボランティアに引率された広島県立福山明王台高等学校の2年生8名の企業訪問を受け入れた。同取り組みは、次世 ...
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LINE NEXT、JPYCと口座連携・ステーブルコイン発行・ウォレット統合で提携へ（SBJ銀行）

【日本】SBJ銀行（日本・東京）、LINE NEXT Inc.（本社:米国）、JPYC株式会社（東京）は、業務提携に関する覚書を締結した。 新たな金融サービスの提供を目指す（SBJ銀行） 同業務提携では、LINE ...
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クレディセゾン、用途別にAIを使い分けるマルチ戦略が効果 業務削減が1年間で236万時間、進捗率は79％

2019年から2026年度上期累計の削減時間の内訳は、内製が170万18時間、ノーコード／ローコードが16万3673時間、AIが49万9162時間となっている。同社がAIによる改革を進める中で、次々と新たな生成AIのサービスが登場するという激しい環境 ...