According to Odaily, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC), one of Japan's leading banks, has announced the opening of a new business co-creation hub named 'HOOPSLINK' in Tokyo's Marunouchi district. This initiative focuses on advancing cutting-edge technologies such as generative AI, Web3, quantum computing, stablecoins, and augmented reality applications.
The hub aims to foster collaboration between large corporations and startups to develop new business ventures. Additionally, it seeks to expedite the implementation of SMBC's existing research on stablecoins into tangible projects.
