Mobile payments up in UK but debit cards remain king—for now
Debit cards remain the U.K.’s most-used payment method as remote banking and contactless services continue to gain popularity, according to UK Finance.
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Ireland unveils AML plan with tougher crypto, travel rule measures
Ireland launches its national AML strategy, adding enhanced checks for private crypto wallet transfers and stricter due diligence on overseas crypto firms.
Philippines to make national ID verification mandatory for banks
The Philippines' central bank mandates PhilSys ID authentication for banks to enhance customer verification and promote financial inclusion.
Tether’s first audit sparks more queries; stablecoin card soars
Tether completes its first financial audit, but its decision not to release the full report is raising doubts about the stablecoin issuer’s transparency.
DigiCon 2026 on human-machine collaboration beyond AI hype
DigiCon 2026 brings AI, interoperability, and human-machine collaboration into focus as businesses navigate the next stage of digital transformation.
Fiji's Bank of South Pacific brings e-wallet to broader audience
Fiji is modernizing financial services as BSP launches its eDollar app, boosting digital payments and financial inclusion through easy QR code transactions.
Trump wins crypto bank license, White House seeks pirates
Trump-linked World Liberty Financial gets conditional U.S. bank approval as the SEC delays its crypto meeting, adding new twists to Washington’s crypto plans.
Hong Kong, Japan lead APAC blockchain payments push
Blockchain is gaining attention in Asia Pacific cross-border payments, with 26% of regional news coverage focusing on CBDCs, stablecoins, and tokenization.
4 parts of BRC-100 wallet, and explaining what actually matters
What is a BRC-100 wallet? Explore its four components, recovery requirements, funding challenges, and key insights from Bridget Doran.
Lebanon secures $150M for digitalization as India eyes UPI fees
Lebanon secures $150 million from the World Bank for digital transformation, while India paves the way for merchant fees on UPI transactions.