Bakong

India’s UPI expands to Cambodia, digital health IDs hit 900M
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8 June, 2026

India’s UPI expands to Cambodia, digital health IDs hit 900M

India boosts digital payments and healthcare as UPI expands in Cambodia and its digital health ID—ABHA—reaches 900 million registrations in...
Cambodia’s Bakong blockchain payments record 3x spike in GDP
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25 March, 2025

Cambodia’s Bakong blockchain payments record 3x spike in GDP

Launched in 2019, the blockchain payment system has gained steady traction in Cambodia’s financial system, making up 330% of the...
Cambodia’s Bakong app boosts tourism by enabling payments for 3.3M locations
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24 August, 2024

Cambodia’s Bakong app boosts tourism by enabling payments for 3.3M locations

The National Bank of Cambodia confirmed a commitment to setting up QR locations nationwide to streamline payments using the Bakong...
Cambodia’s central bank uses CBDC to stifle dollarization of local economy
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13 August, 2024

Cambodia’s central bank uses CBDC to stifle dollarization of local economy

Riel payments via Bakong are up by over 50% since the launch of the offering, encouraged by several government initiatives...
Bakong’s adoption rate surges as Cambodia strikes more partnership deals
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30 December, 2023

Bakong’s adoption rate surges as Cambodia strikes more partnership deals

Cambodia's Bakong hits an estimated 60% adoption rate as the National Bank of Cambodia expands its collaboration with global financial...
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...