Japan Tightens Crypto Rules
Already having one of the strictest cryptocurrency regulations in the world, Japan is going to introduce even stricter measures against money laundering in the crypto industry starting from 1 June 2023
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Lazada Enhances Online Shopping With ChatGPT
One of the largest e-commerce operators in Southeast Asia – Lazada – introduced a ChatGPT-powered chatbot called LazzieChat to help users optimize their shopping experience
Amazon One Helps Verify Your Age: How Useful is That?
Amazon One users can now pay for alcohol with their palms without showing their IDs to prove their age
Klarna Lets Customers Opt Out of Credit
The BNPL giant believes that customers should be given the option to decide when using the credit makes sense for them and opt out if that doesn’t benefit their financial health
Fourth US State Adds Support for Apple Digital ID
Apple users in another US state can now create and store digital versions of their driving licence or state ID documents in Wallet
Biometric Payment Cards Launch in Kuwait
The customers of Kuwait International Bank (KIB) can now benefit from the convenience and ease of use of a contactless payment card supplemented with the security of biometric authentication
Vietnamese Solar Cleantech Startup Stride Raises $2M
The solar cleantech startup backed by Clime Capital and Touchstone Partners has a mission to accelerate Vietnam’s low-carbon transition
Microsoft’s AI Reaches Rural India
The new AI chatbot helps citizens of remote villages in India to access government assistance, even without speaking English or Hindi
Atome Brings BNPL to Amazon Customers in Singapore
Amazon customers in Singapore can now pay for their shopping with a pay-in-three, zero-interest BNPL option provided by Atome – the payment solutions division of Advance Intelligence Group
Raiffeisen Attempts Last-Ditch Russian Spin-Off
The increasing pressure to cut all ties with Moscow has finally boosted the efforts of Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) to transfer its Russian arm to shareholders
Hong Kong Securities Regulator Starts Accepting License Applications from Crypto Exchanges
Applications for crypto trading platform licenses in Hong Kong will start being accepted on June 1, as soon as existing guidelines are officially updated
Coinbase Lobbies Crypto With “Moving America Forward” Campaign
The Coinbase national ad campaign in the US focuses on the critical role crypto might play in modernizing the global financial system
Mastercard Partners HealthLock to Protect Consumers From Healthcare Fraud
In addition, the partnership between Mastercard and Healthlock will enable millions of Americans to protect themselves against claim errors and overcharges
Venmo Introduces Teen Accounts
Parents and legal guardians can now open a Venmo account for their teenage children that also comes with a debit card
Wema SME Business School Launches in Nigeria
Wema Bank Business School 5.0. for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria will hold in Benin City, Edo State, from May 22 to 26, 2023
Huobi Ordered to Close Operations in Malaysia
Securities Commission Malaysia (SCM) ordered the crypto exchange Huobi Global to stop operations in the country, stating the firm failed to register its business properly
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