
Digital Payments
Philippines digital payments surpass 2024 targets, BSP says
Digital payments have overtaken cash-based transactions in the Philippines, accounting for 59% of overall transaction value in 2024.
UPI charts next chapter: Global reach, local reinvention
India's UPI has entered Trinidad and Tobago, positioning itself as a formidable competitor to traditional payment giants.
Italy advances digital wallet scheme; Tanzania cuts VAT rate
Italy and Tanzania are advancing digitalization, with the former adding features for digital wallets and the latter reducing VAT to...
Namibia to launch a new payments system based on India’s UPI
India’s Narendra Modi visited Namibia recently to seal an agreement to assist the country roll out the new system, based...
BoE sees tokenization, stablecoins relative to financial system
At City Week 2025, Sasha Mills from the Bank of England discussed creating a "mixed ecosystem" with tokenization, DLT, and...
Bhutan turns to digital asset payments amid internet issues
Elsewhere, South Korea-based Naver Pay has announced plans to explore stablecoins, targeting retail applications to keep up with local first...