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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,...
China’s CBDC wallet utilizes AliPay’s red packets to boost adoption amid stiff competition
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2 January, 2023

China’s CBDC wallet utilizes AliPay’s red packets to boost adoption amid stiff competition

To boost CBDC wallet adoption and keep up with the payments industry, the PBoC digitally incorporated China's age-old tradition of...