Fraud Levels Skyrocket at Bitcoin ATMs
FTC cautions consumers about the surge of fraud losses at Bitcoin ATMs due to the increasing government impersonation, business impersonation, and tech support scams.
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Qatar Launches Digital Asset Regulations
A comprehensive regime for regulating and creating digital assets will enable safe and transparent custody arrangements, transfer and exchange of cryptocurrencies in the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) in Doha.
Central Banks Buy Record Gold Reserves
Global central banks purchased 483 tonnes of gold in the first half of 2024, outperforming the previous record of 460 tonnes set in H1 2023 by 5%.
Crypto.com Launches Global Retail Services Through Its Dubai Hub
The launch of Crypto.com global retail services is enabled by Standard Chartered’s tailored banking solutions and the forward-thinking regulatory framework of Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA).
Mastercard to Pilot Payment Passkey Service in India
India was chosen as the first country to experience the benefits of the new Mastercard Payment Passkey Service to facilitate payment authorisation and make online shopping more secure.
PayMate & NBBL Launch BBPS-B2B Platform for Businesses in Digital India
The PayMate BBPS-B2B platform aims to standardise and digitise nationwide commercial processes related to invoicing, payment initiation, collection, reconciliation and settlement.
Stripe Boosts Asian Commerce With AI Payment Capabilities
Stripe’s Optimized Checkout Suite and Radar Assistant powered by AI complement Stripe’s new Adaptive Pricing feature in an offering for Asian businesses involved in cross-border commerce.
NPST Launches AI-Enabled Digital Payment Solutions
Network People Services Technologies (NPST) introduced a suite of AI-powered solutions for digital payments at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2024 in Mumbai.
Ethical Implications of Humanising AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the backbone of modern robotics and virtual assistants. Its data processing and analytical skills far overreach individual human capabilities. However, the benefits of AI use are somewhat dampened by the dubious ethics behind humanising this ‘smart’ technology.
SEC Targets NFT Market OpenSea
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly sent a Wells notice to the OpenSea marketplace, suggesting that non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are securities.
Zeller Unveils Terminal 2 Integrated Payments & POS Solution
Australian fintech Zeller introduced an all-in-one payments and point-of-sale (POS) solution for businesses called Terminal 2, setting a new benchmark in retail technology.
Stablecoin Market Cap Reaches All-Time High
After a consecutive 11-month growth, stablecoins reached a new all-time high of $168 billion in market cap.
Where Are Contactless Payments Heading?
We all remember 2020 when the pandemic threat made contactless the new black. The fewer objects you touch, the less risk of infection. The payments industry was one of the most impacted sectors since cash was listed among the main virus transmitters. However, the world has rebounded from the Covid narratives and most economic sectors […]
Sony Develops Its Own Blockchain
Soneium blockchain by Sony will be potentially able to interact with Web3 games, NFT marketplaces, and entertainment-related services in compatible apps.
Yellow Card & Fireblocks to Streamline Cross-Border Payments in Africa
Pan-African fintech and stablecoin platform Yellow Card integrates Fireblocks wallet to improve cross-border transactions for both businesses and individuals in Africa.
PhonePe Enables Consumers to Link Credit Lines to UPI
Indian fintech PhonePe grabs the opportunity provided by RBI and offers its customers an ability to link pre-approved credit line to UPI apps.
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