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Digital wallet use rises, as do scams and money laundering
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9 September, 2026

Digital wallet use rises, as do scams and money laundering

Digital wallets reshape travel and payments as AI adoption grows, while HKMA warns of card-binding scams and FATF flags money...
Thailand expands QR payments for tourists, eyes baht stablecoin
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3 July, 2026

Thailand expands QR payments for tourists, eyes baht stablecoin

Thailand enhances its digital tourism with an expanded QR payment system for travelers and plans for a baht-pegged stablecoin to...
Brazil’s prepaid card, digital wallet market to reach $53B by 2030
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30 June, 2025

Brazil’s prepaid card, digital wallet market to reach $53B by 2030

In other news, Chinese firm Alipay has announced the completion of a payment transaction using smart glasses.
China’s CBDC recipients sell it quickly; Nigeria plots ways to boost eNaira use
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14 May, 2024

China’s CBDC recipients sell it quickly; Nigeria plots ways to boost eNaira use

Chinese authorities insist that monitoring is only a concern with large transactions, as the digital yuan can be used for...
Cambodia’s Bakong goes cross-border with Alipay integration
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25 November, 2023

Cambodia’s Bakong goes cross-border with Alipay integration

Cambodia’s blockchain-based CBDC has partnered with Alipay for cross-border transactions, enhancing trade ties with China and enabling global access for...
WeChat adds digital yuan to payment platform as People’s Bank of China pushes for wider adoption
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11 March, 2023

WeChat adds digital yuan to payment platform as People’s Bank of China pushes for wider adoption

WeChat is lending the central bank a hand to support China's CBDC ambition by integrating the e-CNY in WeChat Pay,...