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.
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...
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...
Mobile payments up in UK but debit cards remain king—for now
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20 August, 2026

Mobile payments up in UK but debit cards remain king—for now

Debit cards remain the U.K.’s most-used payment method as remote banking and contactless services continue to gain popularity, according to...
Fiji’s Bank of South Pacific brings e-wallet to broader audience
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19 August, 2026

Fiji’s Bank of South Pacific brings e-wallet to broader audience

Fiji is modernizing financial services as BSP launches its eDollar app, boosting digital payments and financial inclusion through easy QR...
Hong Kong, Japan lead APAC blockchain payments push
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18 August, 2026

Hong Kong, Japan lead APAC blockchain payments push

Blockchain is gaining attention in Asia Pacific cross-border payments, with 26% of regional news coverage focusing on CBDCs, stablecoins, and...