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