Digital Payments

Africa’s 2024 in review: Adoption unfazed, regulatory reckoning
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27 December, 2024

Africa’s 2024 in review: Adoption unfazed, regulatory reckoning

It was a year of regulatory reckoning for VASPs, which had operated unchecked in Africa for years. Meanwhile, BSV Association’s...
70% of New Zealanders say CBDC is ‘not important’
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26 December, 2024

70% of New Zealanders say CBDC is ‘not important’

The New Zealand central bank released the results of its public consultation, revealing people aren’t interested, with security and privacy...
India’s UPI sees phenomenal growth as digital payments soar
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24 December, 2024

India’s UPI sees phenomenal growth as digital payments soar

India's digital payments ecosystem flourished in 2024 with the growing popularity of UPI in daily transactions not just within the...
Macau plans to launch CBDC and link it to digital yuan, e-HKD
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24 December, 2024

Macau plans to launch CBDC and link it to digital yuan, e-HKD

The Macau government has published its white paper for a retail e-pataca, with plans to connect it to mainland China...
Last Week in Crypto: New SEC Chair named, Coinbase integrates Apple Pay
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10 December, 2024

Last Week in Crypto: New SEC Chair named, Coinbase integrates Apple Pay

Trump follows up with his ambition to "make America great again" by naming Paul Atkins as the new SEC Chair....
Russia now treats digital assets as property as CBDC faces delay
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5 December, 2024

Russia now treats digital assets as property as CBDC faces delay

Russia's new law caps the tax on digital asset profits at 15%; meanwhile, the Trade Ministry argues that retail outlets...
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