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Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 hours ago

South Korea BOK Governor Prioritizes Digital Won CBDC in First Policy Speech

South Korea's Bank of Korea prioritizes CBDC and deposit tokens over private stablecoins in its digital currency strategy.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
9 hours ago

Google Wallet now tracks your flight on your home screen

Google Wallet on Android now provides live flight updates through persistent notifications for users with added boarding passes.
Digital life
fromWIRED
5 years ago

7 Apps to Help You Trim Down Subscriptions-and Save Money

Apps can help track and manage recurring subscriptions, ensuring users only pay for what they need.
#southeast-asia
E-Commerce
fromThedrum
1 day ago

Mobile-First Shopping Remains the Preferred Choice for Festive Shoppers in Southeast Asia this Holiday Season

Over 60% of Southeast Asian consumers plan to shop via mobile for the festive season, with 55% increasing their spending budgets.
E-Commerce
fromThedrum
15 hours ago

Mobile-First Shopping Remains the Preferred Choice for Festive Shoppers in Southeast Asia this Holiday Season

Over 60% of Southeast Asian consumers plan to shop via mobile for the festive season, with 55% increasing their spending budgets.
E-Commerce
fromThedrum
1 day ago

Mobile-First Shopping Remains the Preferred Choice for Festive Shoppers in Southeast Asia this Holiday Season

Over 60% of Southeast Asian consumers plan to shop via mobile for the festive season, with 55% increasing their spending budgets.
E-Commerce
fromThedrum
15 hours ago

Mobile-First Shopping Remains the Preferred Choice for Festive Shoppers in Southeast Asia this Holiday Season

Over 60% of Southeast Asian consumers plan to shop via mobile for the festive season, with 55% increasing their spending budgets.
#visa
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Visa vs. Mastercard: This One Is Built to Survive the Next Recession

Visa and Mastercard are diverging in strategy, with Visa focusing on infrastructure and Mastercard emphasizing value-added services.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Visa vs. Mastercard: This One Is Built to Survive the Next Recession

Visa and Mastercard are diverging in strategy, with Visa focusing on infrastructure and Mastercard emphasizing value-added services.
#cash-app
Fundraising
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Cash App is targeting a new kind of customer: 6-12 year olds | TechCrunch

Cash App is expanding its services to children aged 6-12, allowing parents to manage financial accounts for their kids.
Fundraising
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Cash App is targeting a new kind of customer: 6-12 year olds | TechCrunch

Cash App is expanding its services to children aged 6-12, allowing parents to manage financial accounts for their kids.
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Chipolo and Secrid team up for a new trackable wallet

The Chipolo x Secrid Miniwallet Trackable is tailor-made to suit Chipolo's Card tracker and accentuate all of its positives. The tracker sits on the back of the wallet, with the Find button accessible from the outside to make it easier to find your phone.
Wearables
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Revolut Weighs Future IPO, Flexes India's Beta Launch

Revolut plans to delay its IPO until 2028 to build trust and expand, aiming for a valuation increase to $100 billion.
Poker
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

London built the payment rails that made instant casino withdrawals possible - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The iGaming industry has transformed payment processes, enabling instant withdrawals for players due to advancements in payment infrastructure.
Privacy professionals
fromGSMArena.com
4 days ago

India drops proposal to make smartphone brands pre-install unique ID app Aadhaar on their devices

The Indian government has rejected a proposal to mandate pre-installation of the Aadhaar app on smartphones due to security and cost concerns.
EU data protection
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

What are EU digital identity wallets? The benefits and risks explained

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and digital identity, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
6 days ago

The Paradox of China's Crypto Regulation and Capital Going Global (Part 2)

China's crypto capital expands globally despite domestic regulatory tightening, focusing on infrastructure and sovereign digital currency rather than token-based financialization.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 hours ago

Circle, OSL Expand USDC Access as Asia Cross-Border Demand Grows

OSL Group and Circle are expanding USDC access for trading, payments, and settlement in Asia, enhancing institutional liquidity.
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
2 hours ago

India's app market is booming - but global platforms are capturing most of the gains | TechCrunch

India's mobile app market revenue is surging, with in-app purchases exceeding $300 million in Q1, primarily benefiting global platforms.
E-Commerce
fromPayments Dive
3 days ago

Tapping into the latest emerging payment solution trends

Consumers demand diverse payment options, including digital wallets and A2A payments, driving merchants to adapt for growth and seamless experiences.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
18 hours ago

UK government beats drum for fintech industry at London Fintech Week | Computer Weekly

The UK government aims to modernize payment services regulation to support fintech innovation and maintain its competitive edge in the industry.
#airwallex
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Airwallex is about to take on Stripe and the rest of the payments industry - in the physical world | TechCrunch

Airwallex is launching a point-of-sale product for in-person payments, enhancing competition with Stripe, Square, and Adyen in the fintech space.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Once close enough for an acquisition, Stripe and Airwallex are now going after each other | TechCrunch

Jack Zhang chose to reject a $1.2 billion acquisition offer from Stripe to continue building Airwallex, which has since grown significantly.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Airwallex is about to take on Stripe and the rest of the payments industry - in the physical world | TechCrunch

Airwallex is launching a point-of-sale product for in-person payments, enhancing competition with Stripe, Square, and Adyen in the fintech space.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Once close enough for an acquisition, Stripe and Airwallex are now going after each other | TechCrunch

Jack Zhang chose to reject a $1.2 billion acquisition offer from Stripe to continue building Airwallex, which has since grown significantly.
Artificial intelligence
fromTearsheet
6 days ago

How American Express is fixing the weak link in agentic commerce - Tearsheet

Agentic commerce is evolving with AI agents that anticipate user needs, transforming transactions while maintaining user control and trust.
Digital life
fromFinbold
2 days ago

Why You Don't Actually Own The Money You Own

You do not truly own your bank balance; banks control access to your money, making you an unsecured creditor.
#stablecoin
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 hour ago
Cryptocurrency

Credit Bank PLC Partners With Anzens to Pilot USDA Stablecoin in Kenya

Credit Bank PLC and Anzens are piloting a stablecoin to reduce cross-border payment fees to 1.5% and improve transaction speed.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Report: China Yuan Stablecoin Could Arrive in 3 to 5 Years, Circle CEO Says

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire predicts a yuan-backed stablecoin could launch in 3 to 5 years, presenting a significant opportunity for China.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 hour ago

Credit Bank PLC Partners With Anzens to Pilot USDA Stablecoin in Kenya

Credit Bank PLC and Anzens are piloting a stablecoin to reduce cross-border payment fees to 1.5% and improve transaction speed.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Report: China Yuan Stablecoin Could Arrive in 3 to 5 Years, Circle CEO Says

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire predicts a yuan-backed stablecoin could launch in 3 to 5 years, presenting a significant opportunity for China.
EU data protection
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

MiCA Decoded: Your Crypto White Paper Can't Just Be a Gitbook or PDF

A MiCA white paper is a formal regulatory document, not a marketing tool, with strict compliance requirements for crypto-assets in the EU.
#cross-border-payments
European startups
fromTearsheet
1 week ago

How Wise is betting on infrastructure and brand - Tearsheet

Cross-border payments face inefficiencies; Wise aims to streamline this with direct connections to local payment systems.
European startups
fromTearsheet
1 week ago

How Wise is betting on infrastructure and brand - Tearsheet

Cross-border payments face inefficiencies; Wise aims to streamline this with direct connections to local payment systems.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
10 hours ago

PACE Act Pushes Fed Payment Access for Nonbanks, Crypto Firms

Hardworking Americans shouldn't have to wait days to access their own money or pay extra just to move it. The current system is outdated. PACE Act modernizes our system to deliver faster payments, lower costs.
Cryptocurrency
Fundraising
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

With One Million Displaced, Lebanon Turns to Digital Wallets for Aid

Israeli attacks have displaced over 1 million people in Lebanon, leading to increased humanitarian needs and a shift in how aid is delivered.
#bitcoin
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
11 hours ago

Jack Dorsey Warned Bitcoin Will Fail Without Everyday Payments - Now The Industry Is Rallying For Tax Reform

The event aims to promote a Bitcoin de minimis tax exemption in Congress, featuring key industry leaders and a live demonstration of Bitcoin transactions.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 weeks ago

Square Enables Automatic Bitcoin Payment Acceptance for Eligible US Sellers

Square enables automatic bitcoin payments for eligible U.S. merchants, ensuring they receive dollars to mitigate volatility risks.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 weeks ago

Square Begins Automatic Bitcoin Payment Rollout To Millions

Square has begun automatically enabling bitcoin payments for eligible U.S. sellers, enhancing its integration of bitcoin into everyday commerce.
#digital-wallets
Poker
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Digital Wallets and the Future of Casino Payments in the UK

Digital wallets are preferred for online payments due to their speed, ease of use, and enhanced privacy, especially in casino transactions.
Poker
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Digital Wallets and the Future of Casino Payments in the UK

Digital wallets are preferred for online payments due to their speed, ease of use, and enhanced privacy, especially in casino transactions.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
17 hours ago

Russia Advances Sweeping Crypto Regulation Bill, Legalizes Cross-Border Payments And Tightens Market Controls

Russia's State Duma has advanced a bill to regulate digital currencies, establishing a framework for the crypto market.
#crypto-wallets
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
19 hours ago

ChangeNOW Launches Free Fast-Track Program

ChangeNOW's Free Fast-Track Program enables crypto wallets to integrate in-app exchange functionality, generating revenue and improving user retention.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
19 hours ago

ChangeNOW Launches Free Fast-Track Program

ChangeNOW's Free Fast-Track Program enables crypto wallets to integrate in-app exchange functionality, generating revenue and improving user retention.
#stablecoins
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

Stablecoins Move Toward Mainstream Payments as Binance Cites Visa-Beating Volume

Stablecoins processed $33 trillion in 2025, surpassing Visa's $14 trillion in transaction volume, indicating significant growth in blockchain payments.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago
Cryptocurrency

As Taxes Fade Away, Stablecoin Adoption Continues to Rise in Brazil

Stablecoin adoption in Brazil is growing due to tax-free transactions, benefiting various industries beyond cryptocurrency.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Stablecoins Move Toward Mainstream Payments as Binance Cites Visa-Beating Volume

Stablecoins processed $33 trillion in 2025, surpassing Visa's $14 trillion in transaction volume, indicating significant growth in blockchain payments.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

As Taxes Fade Away, Stablecoin Adoption Continues to Rise in Brazil

Stablecoin adoption in Brazil is growing due to tax-free transactions, benefiting various industries beyond cryptocurrency.
Cryptocurrency
fromForbes
3 days ago

Can Crypto Finally Solve The "Paying For The Internet" Problem?

The traditional ad-based model is being challenged as creators and users seek fairer value distribution in digital platforms.
#contactless-payments
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK banks keep 100 limit for contactless card payments despite FCA scrapping it

UK banks maintain £100 contactless payment limits despite regulatory permission to increase them, citing lack of consumer demand and terminal infrastructure constraints.
E-Commerce
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Visa says AI could start making purchases for you. Not everyone wants that, but here's how close we are

AI is influencing consumer purchases and acting on behalf of shoppers in commerce.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 days ago

Lydian Launches Visa Platinum Crypto Card To Enable Everyday Spending Of Digital Assets

Lydian launched a Visa Platinum card enabling users to spend over 300 digital assets globally, simplifying crypto transactions.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Tokyo Offers Subsidies to Companies Promoting Digital Yen Usage

Tokyo's government launched a 40M yen subsidy program to promote stablecoins and establish a digital yen-based economy.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Latam Insights: Brazil Seeks Online Gambling Ban, Venezuela's National Stablecoin Proposal

Brazil proposes a complete ban on online gambling, while Venezuela considers a USD stablecoin to address currency restrictions.
Digital life
fromInfoWorld
1 month ago

USAT Leverages Times Square Crowd to Demonstrate Instant Digital Dollar Payments

USAT launched a Times Square brand activation during St. Patrick's Day to introduce digital dollar payments to mainstream audiences through synchronized digital billboards and street-level distribution of promotional materials offering $10 in free USAT tokens.
Miscellaneous
fromTearsheet
1 month ago

How Modern Treasury is building a payments platform for a hybrid money world - Tearsheet

Modern Treasury launched an integrated payments platform combining fiat and stablecoin infrastructure, reducing setup time from six months to days through native stablecoin support via its Beam acquisition.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Crossmint's Lobster.cash Integrates Mastercard Agent Pay for Agentic Commerce

Lobster.cash and Mastercard enable Openclaw's AI agents to charge purchases to Mastercard cards with user approval through a secure framework.
Cryptocurrency
fromCointelegraph
6 days ago

Why Australia's $17B Crypto Opportunity Depends on Regulation

Australia could generate A$24 billion annually from digital assets, contingent on clear regulatory frameworks.
fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham
1 month ago

Do you tap to pay? 'Ghost tapping' scams could target your money

The ease of use means the ease of stealing. There are pieces of software and devices that are doing exactly the same thing that a point of sale does and it's transacting on your phone or on your credit card and if you don't have a thumbprint or a biometric on your phone, they can walk up and if you're not paying attention in a crowded area, they get close enough and they touch your phone they can do a transaction.
Information security
#cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Crypto Ownership in Denmark Flat at 4% Despite Global Hype

Cryptocurrency ownership in Denmark remained stable at 4% in 2025, matching 2023 levels, with most investors holding BTC or ETH.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Heleket Crypto Payment Processing Platform Brings Low-Fee Transactions to Online Business

Cryptocurrency payment systems like Heleket offer lower fees and faster transactions compared to traditional payment methods.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 weeks ago

Demand For Crypto Pay Surges, But Payroll Systems Fall Behind: Research

A significant portion of workers are interested in receiving part of their pay in cryptocurrency, despite limited employer offerings.
Cryptocurrency
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago

Can - and Should - You Use Cryptocurrency to Travel?

Cryptocurrency faces significant challenges in the travel industry due to volatility and limited acceptance as a payment method.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
1 month ago

The Samsung Wallet can now hold your house keys

Samsung's Digital Home Key feature in Samsung Wallet enables users to unlock compatible smart doors with their phone using biometric authentication or PIN.
#digital-euro
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 month ago

Sweden developing state-issued alternative to BankID

BankID is used to quickly and securely identify yourself and access a wide variety of basic services in Sweden, from online shopping checkouts to appointment bookings in the 1177 healthcare service system. The challenge for foreigners in Sweden is that a BankID can only be obtained by opening a bank account and opening a bank account is one of the services usually done via a BankID.
EU data protection
fromrubyflow.com
2 months ago

eWallet App Development Company in USA

As a trusted eWallet app development company in the USA, we help businesses transform digital payments with secure, scalable, and user-centric wallet applications. Our solutions are designed to meet modern consumer expectations while complying with US financial regulations and security standards. From peer-to-peer payments to multi-currency wallet systems, we deliver robust eWallet apps tailored to your business goals. Visit Our Website:
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Should SF businesses be able to go cashless? There's push to repeal the law that's stopping them

Many of them felt that the cash, the knowledge that there may be cash on the premises, made them a target. Mandelman's office told ABC7 Eyewitness News that the risk of being targeted for physical threat has increased 33% since businesses were told in 2019 they had to accept cash.
San Francisco
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why the Payments Industry Is Being Rebuilt From the Inside

The problem was not growth or demand or even competition. It was settlement. Payments took days to clear. Reconciliation took weeks. Cash piled up in the wrong places. Finance teams spent their time explaining why the numbers did not match instead of planning what came next.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Visa is winning the AI race in payments, but the question is whether it will pay off

With relatively nascent industry players like Stripe and Block performing well - and showing their AI potential reflected in their valuations - the Index leaders cannot afford to drop off the pace. Payment companies - which move money around between banks, businesses, and consumers - run on technology. Evident's new industry ranking reveals how the companies we interact with every day are using AI, from deciding whether a transaction goes through to detecting fraud.
Artificial intelligence
fromZacks
2 months ago

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UK news
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Oyster cards could be loaded onto smartphones under new TfL deal

TfL signed a seven-year contract with Indra to modernize Oyster, introduce account-based ticketing, and enable loading Oyster onto smartphones.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Bitget Brings Crypto Into Everyday Spending With APAC Launch of Bitget Card

Bitget launched a card enabling seamless crypto-to-fiat transactions for everyday spending in APAC markets, enhancing financial integration and user experience.
fromTearsheet
3 weeks ago

How Paze is betting bank trust can crack the digital wallet market - Tearsheet

I'm the general manager of Paze, one of the business units of Early Warning Services. The mandate is really to take Paze and bring this new payment checkout system to the masses - both on the consumer side and on the merchant side - really making sure that our goal of becoming one of the top three wallets for checkout in the next five years becomes reality.
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Samsung's Digital Home Key lets you use your phone as your key

The new feature, called Digital Home Key, will live inside Samsung Wallet and is powered by the Aliro smart home standard. The new standard uses near-field communication (NFC) for its tap-to-unlock technology. It also supports ultra-wideband (UWB), giving users the ability to unlock their door as they approach and without pulling out their phone.
Mobile UX
Privacy technologies
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 months ago

From SIM-Swap Nightmares To Borderless Freedom: How One ESIM Is Saving Bitcoiners Millions

Silent Link is a Bitcoin-native, privacy-focused eSIM mobile data and SMS provider offering competitive global rates, incoming SMS for authentication, and Bitcoin-native payment infrastructure.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 weeks ago

The Architect of Instant Exchange: A Deep Dive Into CCE.Cash With Michael Jonas

Decentralized finance is evolving towards seamless automation, emphasizing user autonomy and privacy in trading without central authority.
E-Commerce
fromPractical Ecommerce
1 month ago

Payment Friction Wins in Africa

African ecommerce consumers require conversational verification through platforms like WhatsApp before purchasing, driven by historical payment failures and trust concerns with digital transactions.
Cryptocurrency
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

India's UPI payment system now processes more daily transactions than Visa and Mastercard combined globally - Silicon Canals

India's Unified Payments Interface processes more daily transactions than Visa and Mastercard combined, highlighting a shift in payment infrastructure.
E-Commerce
fromPractical Ecommerce
2 months ago

How Ecommerce Succeeds in Africa

Ecommerce delivery in many African markets is inefficient and costly due to informal addresses, unreliable infrastructure, and consumer distrust, making low-value shipping unprofitable.
Cryptocurrency
fromTearsheet
1 month ago

The slow death of interchange as a standalone growth engine - Tearsheet

Interchange is essential for entry into payments, but ongoing customer relationships and services are crucial for sustained business growth.
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