Digital Payments

US Bank stablecoin debut; Circle buys Tazapay to boost Asia rails
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10 September, 2026

US Bank stablecoin debut; Circle buys Tazapay to boost Asia rails

U.S. Bancorp launches USBDC stablecoin after a successful cross-border payment pilot on Stellar, advancing its digital asset and tokenization strategy.
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...
Kenya, Ethiopia boost digital ID; Zimbabwe tackle digital risks
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31 August, 2026

Kenya, Ethiopia boost digital ID; Zimbabwe tackle digital risks

Kenya, Ethiopia, and Zimbabwe are boosting digital transformation through improved digital ID systems, GDP growth, and a focus on cybersecurity...
Syria races to modernize finance; Pakistan sets licensing deadline
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28 August, 2026

Syria races to modernize finance; Pakistan sets licensing deadline

Syria moves to launch a new electronic payment system, while Pakistan orders crypto exchanges to seek preliminary approval or face...
Philippines digital payments hit $310B in 2026
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27 August, 2026

Philippines digital payments hit $310B in 2026

Digital payments in the Philippines surpassed $310 billion through its two main electronic transfer systems in just the first seven...
bsv.cx brings account-free payments to AI Agents
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25 August, 2026

bsv.cx brings account-free payments to AI Agents

BSV developer Andy Rowe launches bsv.cx, a pay-per-call API service that lets AI agents access data without accounts, cards or...