FinHarbor Completes Core Deployment of Hybrid Neobank Platform for Asterium in Uzbekistan SeaPRwire

FinHarbor Completes Core Deployment of Hybrid Neobank Platform for Asterium in Uzbekistan

March 4, 2026
Tashkent, Uzbekistan – March 04, 2026 – (SeaPRwire) – FinHarbor, a modular financial infrastructure provider, has completed the core phase of a hybrid neobank platform for Asterium – a licensed fintech project in Uzbekistan that combines traditional banking with digital asset services under a single regulated framework. Why Uzbekistan – Uzbekistan is actively building a regulated environment for digital assets. The country has introduced a national distributed ledger system (Mirasmanda) and a state-backed digital asset (HUMO), supervised by the National Agency for Perspective Projects (NAPP). For infrastructure providers, this creates a rare opportunity: a market where crypto and banking can coexist within a clear legal perimeter. Asterium’s project is designed to operate fully within this framework. What Was Deployed – FinHarbor adapted its microservices-based platform to the requirements of the Uzbek market and Asterium’s business model. The core deployment covers three key layers: Banking infrastructure – management of fiat accounts, issuance of physical and virtual bank cards (VISA, MasterCard, HUMO), and integration with local processing systems. Digital asset infrastructure – crypto account management, integration with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tron networks, as well as native connection to Uzbekistan’s Mirasmanda ledger for HUMO asset support. Compliance and exchange – a unified KYC/KYB/AML/KYT module aligned with local and international standards, integration with global AML/KYT providers, and multiple exchange models including fiat-to-crypto, crypto-to-fiat, and crypto-to-crypto conversions with card-based ramp-in and ramp-off. The result is a single platform where users can hold bank accounts and crypto wallets, exchange assets, and use cards – all within a regulated environment. How the Partnership Works – FinHarbor operates as Asterium’s strategic technology partner, not just a software vendor. A dedicated implementation team supports the platform on an ongoing basis, managing feature rollouts and infrastructure expansion. “This project required deep architectural customization – from integrating with a national blockchain system to building compliance workflows that satisfy both local regulators and international standards,” said Ilya Podoynitsyn, CEO of FinHarbor. “The core phase is complete, and we are already scaling the platform with new products and business use cases.” What’s Next – With the core infrastructure live, FinHarbor and Asterium are moving into the next stage: launching consumer-facing products and expanding the platform’s functionality to support additional business lines built on the deployed stack. About FinHarbor FinHarbor provides modular technology infrastructure for launching compliant financial products – from wallets and neobanks to crypto ramps and OTC desks. The platform supports fiat, crypto, and hybrid business models, with ISO/PCI DSS-certified architecture and deployment options across Europe, MENA, and CIS markets. Social Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finharbor/ Blog: https://www.finharbor.com/blog Media contact Brand: FinHarbor Contact: Media team Email: press@finharbor.com Website: https://www.finharbor.com/
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当另一次时钟调整即将来临时，关于夏令时需要了解的事项 Latest News

当另一次时钟调整即将来临时，关于夏令时需要了解的事项

March 4, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - 一年中那个时候又快到了。 再过几天，美国大部分地区的太阳将在清晨较晚升起、傍晚较晚落下——这要归因于被称为“夏令时”的长期（且——）做法。 每年两次调整时钟的做法，在实现其预期目标方面效果存疑，还因对健康的影响受到许多专家的批评。尽管美国大多数地区仍每年将时钟拨快和拨回一小时，但一些美国立法者已提议将夏令时永久化。其他大多数国家不实行这一做法，包括过去十年内已放弃该做法的几个国家。 以下是您今年需要了解的关于夏令时的所有信息。 2026年3月何时拨快时钟？ 对于实行夏令时的州，夏令时每年3月的第二个星期日开始。2026年，这一天是3月8日，意味着当地时间周日凌晨2点，时钟将拨快一小时至凌晨3点。 夏令时如何运作？ 在夏令时制度下，每年3月时钟会拨快一小时，有效调整白昼出现的时段。 这种时钟调整会持续半年多，直到11月夏令时结束。此后，太阳将再次在清晨较早升起、傍晚较早落下——直到次年3月夏令时再次开始。 我们为何实行夏令时？ 夏令时旨在让白昼时间与一年中天气通常较暖时段人们最活跃的时间更好地同步。 最初，美国实行这一做法是作为一战期间节能措施的一部分，尽管关于夏令时是否真正有助于节约能源存在相互矛盾的报告。 夏令时如何影响您的健康？ 许多专家批评夏令时，称该做法。专家指出，每年两次调整时钟会扰乱人们的睡眠和昼夜节律，这与更广泛的健康负面影响相关。例如，一些研究发现夏令时与更高的风险存在关联。它还与更高的风险相关。 “春季时间调整会导致全社会睡眠不足，”美国睡眠医学学会前主席詹妮弗·马丁表示。 哪些州不实行夏令时？ 美国大多数州实行夏令时。两个例外是夏威夷和亚利桑那州的大部分地区，这些地区全年保持标准时间。不过，位于亚利桑那州内的纳瓦霍族保留地会实行夏令时。 美属萨摩亚、关岛、北马里亚纳群岛、波多黎各和维尔京群岛等美国属地也不实行夏令时。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
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赤子城科技（9911.HK）发布盈喜，AI推动2025年归母净利润同比增长超87%

March 4, 2026
EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 2026-03-04 / 19:00 UTC+8 3 月 4 日，赤子城科技（9911.HK）发布 2025 年度盈利预告，公司营收实现快速增长，利润亦大幅提升。截至 12 月 31 日止年度，赤子城科技总收入约为人民币 67.6 ~ 70.0 亿元，较 2024 年增长约 32.8% ~ 37.5%；归属母公司股东的净利润约为 9.0 ~ 9.4 亿元，同比增长 87.5% ~ 95.8%；经调整 EBITDA 约为 11.8 ~ 12.2 亿元，同比增长约 22.5% ~ 26.7%。 AI 深度赋能，社交产品矩阵强劲发展 赤子城科技业绩保持强劲增长，主要得益于公司持续深化 AI 技术在业务全链路的应用与优化，借助 AI 技术推动多样化社交产品持续稳步增长。 2025 年，赤子城科技社交业务强劲发展，贡献了丰厚利润。陪伴社交平台 SUGO、游戏社交平台 TopTop 延续扩张态势，用户规模与商业化效能快速发展；直播社交平台 MICO、语音社交平台 YoHo 保持细分赛道优势地位，稳定贡献收入及利润。 年内，旗舰产品保持高速扩张，在中东北非等核心市场的竞争壁垒亦持续巩固。按 2025 年 1 月 1 日至 12 月 31 日统计，SUGO 位列 Sensor Tower 中东社交网络收入排行榜第 6 名，商业化能力与区域影响力稳步提升。同时，平台创作者生态持续繁荣，多位优质创作者近日登陆《VOGUE》，分享新世代社交范式，进一步彰显 SUGO 在全球范围内的行业影响力与品牌认知度。 2025 年，公司游戏社交平台 TopTop 用户影响力与商业化表现持续提升，下载与收入规模均位居同品类榜首。凭借在“社交+游戏”领域的创新突破与高速增长，TopTop 被顶尖移动应用与游戏作品权威奖项 Sensor Tower APAC Awards 评为“最佳社交游戏平台”。同时，TopTop 凭借独特的产品定位和精准的本地化策略，成功进入日本 App Store 榜单前列。 技术层面，公司持续深化 AI 在业务全链路中的应用。自研多模态算法模型 Boomiix 持续迭代升级，推动核心社交产品付费率、ARPU 等营运指标稳步提升，增强产品长期变现能力。 此外，公司上线“思语 AI ”智能数据平台，实现 15 分钟解锁全景数据，显著提升数据查询、异动分析、报告生成等流程效率；自研 AI 智能设计平台 KIVI 持续升级，助力虚拟礼物、投放素材生产等关键设计环节，大幅提高业务运营效率。 公司多元人群社交业务在海外市场亦持续健康发展。通过深化用户生命周期管理、迭代社交玩法、优化内容生态等举措，用户的社交体验和社交深度进一步提升。全球化多元人群社交平台 HeeSay 通过 HeeSay GALA、HeeCares 等品牌、公益活动，在核心市场的品牌影响力持续提升。 创新业务爆发式成长，新增长极加速形成 2025 年，在社交业务护城河持续加固的同时，公司创新业务亦实现高速增长，全年收入约 7.3 ~ 7.7 亿元人民币，同比增长 55.7% ~ 64.2%，成为推动业绩增长的重要动能之一。 自 2024 年首次贡献收入以来，公司精品游戏业务已进入盈利回收期。目前，旗舰游戏进入长线运营阶段，为公司贡献稳定利润。同时，随着 AI 应用在产研、运营等全流程中日渐深入，以及游戏团队成功经验的复用，游戏研发效率显著提升，新游戏研发及布局进展顺利。 此外，社交电商业务通过升级服务、打造多元品类、拓展获客等方式，实现稳定快速发展。2025 年，荷尔健康在 HIV 防治及性健康服务领域的市场地位进一步巩固，产品品类加速拓展。 2025 年 6 月，赤子城科技全球总部正式落地香港，全球布局日益完善。公司充分发挥香港全球总部的支点作用，与全球各地的研发中心、运营中心紧密配合，持续拓展全球业务，以技术创新和本地化经营，为全球用户创造美好情绪价值。 年内，公司进行了积极的股份回购，累计金额约 2.6 亿港元。董事会认为，进行股份购买展现出公司对自身业务展望及前景充满信心，且最终会为本公司带来裨益及为股东创造价值。 伴随业绩高速增长，公司在资本市场的关注度与认可度亦稳步提升。2026 年 2 月 13 日，恒生指数公司公布季度检讨结果，赤子城科技获纳入恒生综合指数，这标志着资本市场对公司业务发展、成长潜力及投资价值的认可。后续，随着纳入港股通的预期兑现，公司有望迎来更多南向资金的关注，进一步提升股票流动性与估值弹性，为长期价值释放打开更高空间。 2026-03-04 此财经新闻稿由EQS via SeaPRwire.com转载。本公告内容由发行人全权负责。原文链接: http://www.todayir.com/sc/index.php
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BASIS Accelerates Platform Development Following $35M Capital Injection ACN Newswire

BASIS Accelerates Platform Development Following $35M Capital Injection

March 4, 2026
LONDON, Mar 4, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - BASIS has announced a significant acceleration in platform development following its recent $35 million Pre-Series A capital raise. The funding enables parent company Base58 Labs to advance the commercial integration of its proprietary Base58 Hyper-Latency Engine (BHLE) into the BASIS staking infrastructure.BHLE, developed over multiple years within institutional high-frequency trading (HFT) research environments, is now transitioning from research phase into structured platform deployment. The engine is designed to enhance execution efficiency, reduce latency-related inefficiencies, and optimise liquidity management across fragmented digital asset markets.Industry observers note that the integration of institutional-grade execution frameworks into a staking infrastructure model represents a strategic evolution within the broader digital asset ecosystem. While detailed technical specifications remain confidential, Base58 Labs confirmed that BHLE will serve as a core execution layer within the BASIS architecture.In parallel with the technical acceleration, Base58 Labs has initiated a large-scale recruitment programme across Europe and the United Kingdom. The company is onboarding quantitative engineers, blockchain systems architects, and regulatory compliance specialists, all of whom will focus exclusively on BASIS platform development and infrastructure scaling.“Our objective is to combine years of proprietary research with expanded operational capacity,” a company spokesperson stated. “The recent capital raise enables us to consolidate technical, intellectual, and human resources around a single mission: delivering a high-performance staking infrastructure aligned with institutional standards.”BASIS is also being developed with regulatory alignment in mind, including adherence to emerging European frameworks such as MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets). The platform aims to provide a structurally robust environment for both institutional and retail participants.With liquidity reserves strengthened and integration milestones progressing, BASIS remains on track for an official launch in the second half of 2026.About Base58 LabsBase58 Labs is a London-based digital infrastructure company specialising in high-performance execution technologies and blockchain optimisation systems. Learn more: https://base58labs.com/Media ContactBase58 Labs PR TeamEmail: info@base58labs.comBASIS Official Website: https://basis.pro/Base58 Labs Official Website: https://base58labs.com/ Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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传奇重塑：重新定义高功率雾化体验 Finance

传奇重塑：重新定义高功率雾化体验

March 3, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - 深圳，2026年3月4日——自上周启动以来，VOOPOO的活动已吸引数千名参与者——这不仅是一场赠品活动，更是对DRAG传奇的共同庆祝。活动将持续至4月7日，在3月4日官方发布日当天提供双倍中奖机会。全新DRAG 6凭借升级的GENE TT 3.0芯片、UFORCE-X Tank II、精密控制旋钮、电容解锁传感器等，带来惊艳体验……让我们一同探索DRAG 6还有哪些惊喜！ 优化动力：GENE TT 3.0芯片与内置电池DRAG 6的核心是先进的GENE TT 3.0芯片。与市场上的其他产品相比，它在所有场景下都能提供更稳定的功率输出和一致的风味体验。即使电量降至10%以下，仍能稳定维持用户设定的功率。它用尽每一滴电量，性能超越其他产品。结合集成电池设计，它提供了卓越的安全标准和可靠的电力支持。设备搭载强劲的集成式4400mAh电池（2200mAh*2），支持5-220W的宽范围输出，满足高强度使用需求。这种内置设计提升了安全性，充分利用内部空间打造紧凑无缝的机身，并减少了频繁更换电池可能导致的接触不稳定问题。最终实现了在高效精简的外形中延长电池续航。 匠心风味：UFORCE-X Tank II搭配黄金三角气流结构专为高功率与绝佳口感打造的UFORCE-X Tank II采用了创新的黄金三角气流结构。该设计确保气流顺畅集中，带来层次丰富的风味体验。其顶部注油系统和顶部气流设计有效防止漏油，而标准版和美国版配备5mL、TPD版配备2mL的透明油仓减少了频繁注油的烦恼，完美适配从DTL到MTL的多种抽吸方式。旋转式气流调节拨盘进一步优化了使用体验，让用户能够实现精确可视化的气流控制，享受完全可定制的抽吸感受。 智能控制：精密旋钮与电容解锁这种智能设计理念无缝延伸至操作体验。精密控制旋钮通过机械滚轮提供直观准确的功率调节。为保障安全，电容解锁传感器提供智能保护——触摸解锁，松开锁定，有效防止意外启动。用户还可选择其他锁定模式：按键解锁（双击锁定或解锁）或保持解锁（始终解锁，使用不间断）。这种多层次的设计确保控制方式始终贴合个人偏好。 VOOPOO DRAG 6通过整合核心技术树立了全新标准：稳定的GENE TT 3.0芯片、持久的4400mAh电池、风味出众的UFORCE-X Tank II，以及直观的精密旋钮与电容解锁功能。这种协同作用在一台完整的设备中实现了无与伦比的动力、风味与控制体验。立即访问VOOPOO官方网站参与早鸟活动，赢取专属奖品——不要错过3月4日发布日的双倍中奖机会！成为传奇的一部分，现在就加入早鸟活动…… 警告：本产品可能与含尼古丁的电子烟液产品一起使用，尼古丁是一种高度成瘾性物质。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。 联系方式：媒体联络：victor@voopootech.com
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Cabka 针对网络安全事件启动应急响应

March 3, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - 阿姆斯特丹，2026年3月4日。Cabka N.V.（连同其子公司“Cabka”，或“本公司”），一家专注于将难以回收的塑料废弃物转化为创新的可重复使用运输包装（RTP）的公司，在阿姆斯特丹泛欧交易所上市，宣布已发现一起影响其部分IT系统的网络安全事件。 该事件于周末被发现。本公司已立即启动其事件响应协议，隔离了受影响的系统，并聘请外部网络安全专家进行取证调查。 目前，调查仍在进行中，事件的全部范围和影响尚未确定。 本公司正在评估是否有任何个人或商业敏感数据被访问或窃取。已根据适用法规通知相关主管部门。 Cabka 对此事件高度重视，并正与其供应商和客户密切合作。 一旦有重要信息，本公司将提供进一步更新。与此同时，Cabka 仍在正常运营。 欲了解更多信息，请联系： 商业联系人： 关于 CabkaCabka 致力于将消费后和工业后的塑料废弃物回收再利用，制成创新的可重复使用运输包装（RTP），例如托盘和大型集装箱解决方案，以提升物流链的可持续性。ECO产品主要为完全由消费后废弃物生产的建筑和道路安全产品。 Cabka 以其从废弃物到回收再利用再到制造的闭环整合方法引领行业。凭借其自身的创新中心，Cabka 拥有独特的行业知识、能力和产能，能够最大限度地利用回收塑料，以可观的回报将其重新带回生产循环。Cabka 完全有能力开发从废弃物到最终产品的整个价值链。 Cabka 于2022年3月1日在阿姆斯特丹泛欧交易所上市，股票代码为CABKA，国际证券识别码为NL00150000S7。 免责声明新闻稿中的所有结果均基于常规运营，不包括特殊项目，除非另有说明。特殊项目这一限定词是管理会计术语，表示这不属于常规运营的一部分。附录中的财务报表基于国际财务报告准则（IFRS），不区分运营项目或特殊项目。有关管理层对运营项目的定义，请参见附录一。 本新闻稿内容可能包含或被视为“前瞻性陈述”。这些前瞻性陈述可通过使用前瞻性术语来识别，包括“相信”、“估计”、“计划”、“项目”、“预期”、“预计”、“打算”、“可能”、“将”或“应该”等词语，或在每种情况下，其否定形式或其他变体或类似术语，或通过对战略、计划、目标、目的、未来事件或意图的讨论来识别。前瞻性陈述可能而且通常与实际结果存在重大差异。任何前瞻性陈述均反映本公司目前对未来事件的看法，并受与未来事件相关的风险以及与本公司业务、经营业绩、财务状况、流动性、前景、增长或战略相关的其他风险、不确定性和假设的影响。 提醒读者，任何前瞻性陈述均不保证未来的业绩。鉴于这些不确定性，建议读者不要过分依赖此类前瞻性陈述。这些前瞻性陈述仅截至本新闻稿发布之日有效。除法律可能要求外，本公司不承担公开更新或修订本新闻稿中信息（包括任何前瞻性陈述）的义务。 本文件包含根据《欧盟市场滥用条例》（EU）第596/2014号第7(1)条规定构成内幕信息的信息。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
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Thailand RISE Fund Positions Thai Research for Global Innovation Impact ACN Newswire

Thailand RISE Fund Positions Thai Research for Global Innovation Impact

March 3, 2026
BANGKOK, Mar 4, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Thailand has launched a new phase in its national research and innovation strategy with the introduction of the Thailand RISE Fund, a rebranded national research funding initiative aimed at accelerating the transition from academic research to real-world economic and social impact.The initiative was highlighted at the Thailand RISE Fund Forum: RISE UP THAILAND, hosted in collaboration with Chulalongkorn University. The national forum brought together policymakers, researchers, industry leaders, and innovation stakeholders to explore how Thailand can strengthen its position in the global innovation economy.From Research Output to Real-World ImpactThailand’s research performance has expanded significantly over the past decade, but national leaders say the country’s next challenge is ensuring that research delivers tangible benefits.Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University, emphasized the importance of translating knowledge into national progress. “A country advances not simply because it produces knowledge, but because it can transform knowledge into a coordinated system that connects policy, research, innovation, and industry,” he said.He added that universities must play a strategic role in national development. “Our goal is to move research beyond the laboratory and into real-world applications that deliver measurable economic and social benefits while strengthening Thailand’s long-term competitiveness.”Building a National Innovation SystemNational research leaders stressed that Thailand’s science and innovation system must operate with clearer direction and stronger coordination.Professor Dr. Sompong Klaynongsruang, President of Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI), said collaboration across sectors is essential. “The development of Thailand’s science, research and innovation system must be driven systematically—from strategic policy and targeted funding to the practical use of research outcomes in the economy and society.”She noted that cooperation among universities, government agencies, and the private sector will be key to achieving long-term impact. “When all sectors move forward together, research will not only generate knowledge but also create meaningful national transformation.”More Than a RebrandingThe transition to the Thailand RISE Fund represents a strategic shift in how Thailand supports research and innovation.Asst. Professor Dr. Ake Pattaratanakun, Chairman of Thailand RISE Fund Strategic Communications Subcommittee, said the initiative reflects a new national priority. “Thailand has significantly increased its research output over the past decade, but the key challenge today is not quantity. It is how research creates economic and social value.”He explained that the Thailand RISE Fund is designed to bridge the gap between research and industry. “Thailand RISE Fund is intended to serve as a systemic intermediary, linking research to real economic needs and focusing on proof of impact rather than publication numbers.”Four Pillars of the RISE FrameworkThe Thailand RISE Fund operates under a strategic framework built on four pillars:ResearchInnovationScience ExcellenceEcosystemThe ecosystem pillar emphasizes partnerships among universities, businesses, government agencies, and communities to support a comprehensive innovation economy.Expanding Opportunities NationwideThe Thailand RISE Fund is also expanding engagement across Thailand to ensure broader participation in the innovation system. Regional forums and outreach activities are designed to help researchers and entrepreneurs develop collaborative projects aligned with local economic strengths. This approach reflects a shift from centralized funding toward a more inclusive and distributed innovation ecosystem.Research for National DevelopmentThe Thailand RISE Fund aims to transform the role of research in Thailand’s development strategy. “Our vision is to move Thai research from ‘research for journals’ to ‘research for the nation,’” Dr. Ake said.By focusing on measurable impact and long-term value creation, the initiative seeks to strengthen Thailand’s competitiveness while supporting sustainable economic and social development.For more information, please contact pr@tsri.or.th#ThailandRiseFund Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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51Sim独占半壁江山：中国高阶智驾仿真市场的“一超”格局与未来启示

March 3, 2026
香港, 2026年3月4日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 随着智能驾驶从辅助功能向端到端大模型演进，高保真仿真与数据闭环已成为行业发展的核心引擎。弗若斯特沙利文最新发布的《2026年中国物理AI仿真及数据平台研究报告》揭示了这一关键基础设施领域的惊人现状：市场正呈现出极度的头部集中效应，而五一视界（51Sim）以53.5%的市场份额，确立了其在中国端到端高阶智驾仿真及数据平台市场的绝对霸主地位。数据显示，2025年中国该领域前五大厂商占据了超过90%的市场份额，其中51Sim一家独大，其体量超过了其余所有主要竞争对手（智行众维、康谋、深信科创、沛岱）的总和。这种“一超多强”的格局，深刻反映了物理AI仿真行业的高壁垒特性。正如报告所指，该行业不仅要求供应商具备极高的图形学与动力学建模技术，更需拥有深厚的汽车行业Know-how以及海量的长尾场景数据积累。51Sim之所以能占据半壁江山，正是得益于其在智能驾驶领域多年的深耕，成功构建了从虚拟场景重构、合成数据生成到数据回流闭环的一体化能力，精准击中了车企在L2+及以上高阶智驾研发中的痛点。这一市场格局也预示着物理AI技术的强大迁移潜力。智能驾驶作为物理AI最早规模化的落地场景，其成熟的仿真体系正在向具身智能机器人等领域溢出。51Sim在智驾领域建立的标准化环境与数据资产，为其跨行业扩展奠定了坚实基础。未来，随着中国物理AI仿真市场在2030年有望突破1800亿元规模，51Sim凭借其在智驾赛道的压倒性优势，极有可能成为推动具身智能、航空航天等多领域智能化转型的通用底座。综上所述，51Sim的领跑不仅是商业上的成功，更是中国物理AI基础设施成熟度的标志。在算法日益趋同的今天，拥有高质量仿真数据平台的厂商，将掌握定义下一代智能系统的关键话语权。 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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JCB, with Resona, to Commercialize Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Payments ACN Newswire

JCB, with Resona, to Commercialize Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Payments

March 3, 2026
TOKYO, Mar 4, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB Co., Ltd. (JCB), together with Resona Holdings, Inc. (Resona; TSE: 8308), announced the start of a project to commercialize ultra-wideband (UWB) payments that realize a new purchasing experience using UWB communication.The two companies have agreed to launch the world's first full-scale project for the practical application and commercialization of UWB payments. In 2026, JCB will work with multiple technology partners and collaborating merchants to demonstrate payment technology and value-added solutions for merchants, as well as user experience building projects to create new purchasing experiences. On top of that, JCB aims to launch small-scale commercial operations in 2027 and full-scale commercialization in earnest in 2028.The two companies are participating in the FiRa® Consortium, which standardizes and contributes to the development of UWB communication technology, as well as builds new payment experiences and value-added solutions for stores using UWB technology.About the UWB Payment ProjectThrough the activities of the FiRa Consortium, JCB, and Resona will standardize technologies and experiences for payment applications, and with the support of FiRa Consortium’s participating vendors, conduct technology tests. From 2026, the two companies will demonstrate UWB payments and value-added solutions together with multiple partner merchants and provide feedback to FiRa on the necessary technology development.In parallel, JCB and Resona will conduct research on user experience and store payment operations to confirm user and merchant acceptability.Moreover, to reduce the introduction load for merchants as much as possible, the project aims to build a payment infrastructure that can widely accept payment solutions using UWB from competitors. The project is aimed to launch on a small scale in 2027 and commercialize on a full-scale in 2028.In addition, the two companies will aim to realize new UWB payments through collaboration with a wide range of partners in Japan and other countries.Image of UWB paymentThe Background of This ProjectUWB communication technology is a short-range wireless communication technology that has the characteristics of (1) accurate location of devices and (2) high-speed data communication and is being used in Japan and overseas for location verification of digital keys for cars and homes, indoor navigation, and tags.The technology is also used overseas in gateless public transportation systems. In the future, it is expected to be used for payments, as with NFC (Near Field Communication) and QR codes.Outside Japan, the spread of smartphones with UWB functions has been slow, but in Japan, smartphones that can use UWB communication are widely available, and can be utilized in advance of the rest of the world. Moreover, the diversification of cashless payments and the wide range of value-added solutions for users and stores are also characteristics of Japan's payment scene. The project believes that it is necessary to take advantage of this location and create new payment solutions to solve problems for users and stores and meet the needs of new solutions.Overview of “UWB Payments”UWB payments can greatly improve the purchasing experience. Until now, it has been necessary to physically touch a card or smartphone at a payment terminal in a merchant or to scan a QR code. UWB payments will leverage short-range communication characteristics to create a new purchasing experience, such as hands-free payments even with a smartphone in a pocket or bag, and to instantly convey user information, such as diet restrictions, to merchants.Also, by utilizing the accurate location information of smartphones, it is possible to realize value-added solutions for both users and merchants that have never been seen before, such as improving the efficiency of navigation and waiting in stores, distributing personalized advertisements and coupons using smart displays, and providing new customer service for VIP customers. It is expected to be used not only to improve the experience but also to be used as a labor-saving solution to address labor shortages.Comparison of NFC and UWB paymentsExamples of value-added solutions:Provide communication functions for both users and merchants. For example, it can be used to automate the communication of requests such as food allergy information, whether or not plastic bags are needed, whether receipts are present and addressed, loyalty program information, whether coupons are available and used, and requests such as handicap and assistance needs, and children's chair preparations.Provide special customer service experiences for VIP customers and support store operations. Customers can receive a special customer service experience without verbally communicating with the merchant’s staff, allowing stores to provide appropriate customer service based on specific customer needs.Enable 1-to-1 marketing capabilities for customers. Marketing utilization, such as displaying personalized information on smart displays near customers, distributing coupons to customers, and displaying personalized pricing.Past UWB Payments InitiativesIn January 2024, JCB and Resona entered into a strategic partnership for the "Hands-free Payment" project, an initiative to build a new payment experience that does not require smartphone operation using device-to-device communication technology. Using UWB communication technology by linking the smartphones held by customers who visit the store with payment terminals and various IoT devices installed in the store, it allows customers to complete the payment process from authentication to payment procedure without taking out a smartphone or activating the screen, and even keeping their smartphone in their bag or pocket. By utilizing this solution, customers can grasp information at the time of their visit to the store and receive customer service and new in-store experiences, such as providing services for VIPs, preferential treatment, and coupon distribution.JCB also announced the development of a UWB-enabled app for iPhones and Apple Watches to support the project, along with a reference model of store checkout equipment and the launch of user testing. Through these efforts, JCB and Resona have been discussing and collaborating with their collaborative partners on technologies and business models.Looking ahead, JCB and Resona will work with multiple technology partners and collaborating merchants to carry out proof-of-concept initiatives for payment and merchant value-added solutions in 2026, with a phased commercial rollout planned for 2027 and full-scale commercialization targeted for 2028.About FiRa ConsortiumThe FiRa Consortium is a member-driven organization dedicated to transforming the way we interact with our environment by enabling precise location awareness for people and devices using the secured fine-ranging and positioning capabilities of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology. FiRa does this by driving the development of technical specifications and certifications, advocating for effective regulations, and defining a broad set of UWB use cases. To learn more about UWB and the FiRa Consortium, visit www.firaconsortium.org.About Resona Holdings, Inc.With the Group's purpose of "Making the future positive with finance +," we continue to take on the challenge of transformation and creation in order to transform the future into a positive one with ideas that go beyond the framework of finance. Adhering to our basic stance of "customer joy is Resona's joy," we will work to "strengthen value creativity" and "next-generation management infrastructure" to respond to customers and local communities.About JCB Co., Ltd.JCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 71 million merchants worldwide. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 175 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solutions provider, JCB is committed to delivering responsive, high-quality products and services to all customers worldwide.For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/ContactAnna TakedaJCB Corporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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JCB, together with Resona, Realize a New Purchasing Experience: The World’s First Full-Scale Project to Commercialize Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Payments JCN Newswire

JCB, together with Resona, Realize a New Purchasing Experience: The World’s First Full-Scale Project to Commercialize Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Payments

March 3, 2026
TOKYO, Mar 4, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB Co., Ltd. (JCB), together with Resona Holdings, Inc. (Resona), announced the start of a project to commercialize ultra-wideband (UWB) payments that realize a new purchasing experience using UWB communication.The two companies have agreed to launch the world's first full-scale project for the practical application and commercialization of UWB payments. In 2026, JCB will work with multiple technology partners and collaborating merchants to demonstrate payment technology and value-added solutions for merchants, as well as user experience building projects to create new purchasing experiences. On top of that, JCB aims to launch small-scale commercial operations in 2027 and full-scale commercialization in earnest in 2028.The two companies are participating in the FiRa® Consortium, which standardizes and contributes to the development of UWB communication technology, as well as builds new payment experiences and value-added solutions for stores using UWB technology.About the UWB Payment ProjectThrough the activities of the FiRa Consortium, JCB, and Resona will standardize technologies and experiences for payment applications, and with the support of FiRa Consortium’s participating vendors, conduct technology tests. From 2026, the two companies will demonstrate UWB payments and value-added solutions together with multiple partner merchants and provide feedback to FiRa on the necessary technology development.In parallel, JCB and Resona will conduct research on user experience and store payment operations to confirm the acceptability of users and merchants.Moreover, in order to reduce the introduction load at merchants as much as possible, the project aims to build a payment infrastructure that can widely accept payment solutions using UWB provided by competitors. The project is aimed to launch on a small scale in 2027 and commercialize on a full-scale in 2028.In addition, the two companies will aim to realize new UWB payments through collaboration with a wide range of partners in Japan and other countries.image of UWB paymentThe Background of This ProjectUWB communication technology is a short-range wireless communication technology that has the characteristics of (1) accurate location of devices and (2) high-speed data communication and is being used in Japan and overseas for location verification of digital keys for cars and homes, indoor navigation, and tags.The technology is also used overseas in gateless public transportation systems. In the future, it is expected to be used for payments, as with NFC (Near Field Communication) and QR codes.Outside Japan, the spread of smartphones with UWB functions has been slow, but in Japan, smartphones that can use UWB communication are widely available, and can be utilized in advance of the rest of the world. Moreover, the diversification of cashless payments and the wide range of value-added solutions for users and stores are also characteristics of Japan's payment scene. The project believes that it is necessary to take advantage of this location and create new payment solutions to solve problems for users and stores and meet the needs of new solutions.Overview of “UWB Payments”UWB payments are a solution that can greatly improve the purchasing experience. Until now, it has been necessary to physically touch a card or smartphone at a payment terminal in a merchant or to scan a QR code. UWB payments will take advantage of the characteristics of short-range communication to build a new purchasing experience, such as building a hands-free payment experience even with a smartphone in a pocket or bag, and instantly conveying information such as diet restrictions from users to merchants.Also, by utilizing the accurate location information of smartphones, it is possible to realize value-added solutions for both users and merchants that have never been seen before, such as improving the efficiency of navigation and waiting in stores, distributing personalized advertisements and coupons using smart displays, and providing new customer service for VIP customers. It is expected to be used not only to improve the experience but also to be used as a labor-saving solution to address labor shortages.Comparison of NFC and UWB paymentsExamples of value-added solutions:Provide communication functions for both users and merchants. For example, it can be used to automate the communication of requests such as food allergy information, whether or not plastic bags are needed, whether receipts are present and addressed, loyalty program information, whether coupons are available and used, and requests such as handicap and assistance needs, and children's chair preparations.Provide special customer service experiences for VIP customers and support functions for stores. Customers can receive a special customer service experience without verbally communicating with the merchant’s staff, allowing stores to provide appropriate customer service based on specific customer needs.Enable 1-to-1 marketing capabilities for customers. Marketing utilization, such as displaying personalized information on smart displays near customers, distributing coupons to customers, and displaying personalized pricing.Past UWB Payments InitiativesIn January 2024, JCB and Resona entered into a strategic partnership for the "Hands-free Payment" project, an initiative aimed at building a new payment experience that does not require smartphone operation when using device-to-device communication technology. Using UWB communication technology by linking the smartphones held by customers who visit the store with payment terminals and various IoT devices installed in the store, it allows customers to complete the payment process from authentication to payment procedure without taking out a smartphone or activating the screen, and even keeping their smartphone in their bag or pocket. By utilizing this solution, customers can grasp information at the time of their visit to the store and receive customer service and new in-store experiences, such as providing services for VIPs, preferential treatment, and coupon distribution.JCB also announced the development of a UWB-enabled app for iPhones and Apple Watches to support the project, along with a reference model of store checkout equipment and the launch of user testing. Through these efforts, JCB and Resona have been discussing and collaborating with their collaborative partners on technologies and business models.Looking ahead, JCB and Resona will work with multiple technology partners and collaborating merchants to carry out proof-of-concept initiatives for payment and merchant value-added solutions in 2026, with a phased commercial rollout planned for 2027 and full-scale commercialization targeted for 2028.About FiRa ConsortiumThe FiRa Consortium is a member-driven organization dedicated to transforming the way we interact with our environment by enabling precise location awareness for people and devices using the secured fine-ranging and positioning capabilities of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology. FiRa does this by driving the development of technical specifications and certification, advocating for effective regulations, and defining a broad set of use cases for UWB. To learn more about UWB and the FiRa Consortium, visit www.firaconsortium.org.About Resona Holdings, Inc.With the Group's purpose of "Making the future positive with finance +," we continue to take on the challenge of transformation and creation in order to transform the future into a positive one with ideas that go beyond the framework of finance. Adhering to our basic stance of "customer joy is Resona's joy," we will work to "strengthen value creativity" and "next-generation management infrastructure" to respond to customers and local communities.About JCB Co., Ltd.JCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 71 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 175 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide.For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/ContactAnna TakedaJCB Corporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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