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Global: UK Pilots ‘Super ATM’ for Multi-Bank Deposits
The UK’s Link ATM network is piloting a new type of ATM capable of accepting deposits for multiple banks. The first of these ...
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Global: Israel Launches Digital Shekel CBDC Experiment for Payments
Israel is accelerating the development of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), known as the digital shekel. The Bank of Israel (BoI) aims ...
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Africa: Mastercard to Provide Digital Identity and Access for 100 Million People in Africa
Mastercard is intensifying its efforts to expand Community Pass, a digital platform that offers a digital ID and wallet via a smart card, ...
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Global: EU Commission Urged to Prepare for Blockchain and AI Integration
The European Union (EU) has been advised to proactively prepare for the convergence of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI). The European Blockchain ...
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Global: Mastercard Unveils Next Generation of Blockchain Payments Startup Program
Mastercard, a leading fintech player, revealed on May 15 the addition of five new startups to its Start Path Blockchain and Digital Assets ...
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Global: ECB conducts first DLT trials for wholesale central bank money settlement
The Eurosystem has embarked on the first phase of a series of trials aimed at assessing the feasibility of using distributed ledger technology ...
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Global: Deutsche Bank Joins MAS-Led Initiative for Asset Tokenisation
Deutsche Bank has become the latest financial institution to participate in the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Project Guardian, a multi-year initiative aimed ...
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Global: Worldcoin brings biometric orbs to Peru
Worldcoin, a company dedicated to enhancing online security, has announced the commencement of biometric enrollments in Peru. The move aims to increase access ...
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Global: Cube RegTech rollup continues with acquisition of Reg-Room
Regulatory intelligence firm Cube has acquired US-based Reg-Room, the latest in a planned series of acquisitions to drive consolidation in the market for ...
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Global: Mastercard Launches Domestic Payment Processing in China
In a significant milestone, US card giant Mastercard has initiated domestic payments processing in China through a joint venture. This week, the Mastercard ...