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Global: BNZ Acquires Open Banking Fintech BlinkPay to Drive Innovation
BlinkPay, an open banking fintech established in 2015, connects with all major New Zealand banks to offer a suite of payment services. Now, ...
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Global: Visa Expands QR Code Payment Access Across Asia Pacific
Visa is set to broaden QR code payment options across Asia Pacific by connecting with key local QR payment providers: Lakala in Mainland ...
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Google: Brazil’s Central Bank Unveils Contactless Pix Payments with Google Wallet Integration
Brazil’s Pix payment system is stepping into the contactless era with Google Wallet integration, enabling seamless mobile payments. This week, Brazil’s Central Bank ...
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Global: Singapore to Bolster Asset Tokenization Amid Rising Demand
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced plans to advance asset tokenization within the financial services sector, responding to increasing interest in ...
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Global: J.P. Morgan Payments Teams Up with Checkbook for Digital Check Payment Solutions
J.P. Morgan Payments has partnered with digital payments platform Checkbook, allowing J.P. Morgan’s corporate clients to leverage digital checks for faster, more efficient ...
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Global: Geidea and tpay Partner to Revolutionize Digital Payments and Boost Financial Inclusion in KSA, Egypt, and UAE
Geidea, a leading financial technology company, has announced a strategic partnership with tpay, the region’s top payment connector, in a landmark effort to ...
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Global: BIS Steps Back from Project mBridge Amid BRICS Sanctions Concerns
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) announced it has “graduated out” of Project mBridge, the cross-border central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiative it ...
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Global: Kazakhstan’s CBDC Pilot Streamlines VAT Refunds, Slashes Wait Times
Kazakhstan’s National Bank (NBK) is showcasing the transformative potential of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital tenge, with a pilot program ...
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Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Chairman of Animoca Brands, to Address Web3 Gaming at Global Blockchain Show in Dubai
Dubai, October 31, 2024: The Global Blockchain Show is pleased to announce Yat Siu, Co–Founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands, as one of its esteemed speakers. More than 3,000 Web3 Founders, over 100 speakers, and over 100 investors will be a part of the two–day festival which is taking place on December 12 and 13, 2024 at the Grand Hyatt Exhibition Centre in Dubai. Organized by Web3 and AI consulting giant VAP Group, the Ultimate Blockchain Season Finale is designed to be a 16 hour mixer where attendees will get the opportunity to hear from and connect with Web3’s finest, including Yat Siu. A veteran technology entrepreneur and investor, Yat ...
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Global: Google Unveils $5.8 Million Investment to Drive AI Skills Development Across Sub-Saharan Africa
In a major move to advance artificial intelligence (AI) skills and empower communities, Google has announced a $5.8 million investment dedicated to AI ...