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Save Now, Pay Later may be an antidote for the Buy Now, Pay Later trend
Save Now, Pay Later is the latest buzzword on the fintech block, although you would be forgiven for thinking it sounds pretty familiar. Read more…
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China’s e-CNY wallets – mass downloads but few transactions
Two weeks after China’s digital yuan launch, e-CNY wallets have seen mass adoption, yet its actual use in transactions has been low. Read more…
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More small businesses plan to accept crypto payments in 2022
Almost a quarter of small businesses in nine countries plan to accept digital currencies as payment in 2022, according to a survey by Visa. Read more…
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Australia to overhaul payments laws to regulate crypto and BNPL
Australia will create a licensing framework for cryptocurrency exchanges and consider launching a retail central bank digital currency. Read more…
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The BNPL market is full of opportunity and fraught with danger
The BNPL market (Buy Now Pay Later) is new and expanding rapidly, led by industry icons such as PayPal. But already we are seeing threats. Read more…
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Dorsey’s Square is now Block (as in blockchain)
Square says it’s changing its name to Block as it looks to expand beyond its payment business and into new technologies like blockchain. Read more…
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Amazon-Visa feud indicates power shift to retail in payment fees
Amazon’s latest spat with Visa shows big retailers are gaining the upper hand in their power struggle with card providers. Read more…
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Singapore’s Sea Limited reports mixed results for Q321, stocks down
Sea Limited shares fell 3.5% this week after releasing mixed earnings for the third quarter of 2021, as higher expenses offset earnings. Read more…
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India will allow cryptocurrencies for assets but not payments: report
India is likely to bar the use of cryptocurrencies for transactions or making payments, but allow them to be held as assets like gold: report Read more…
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Google to let South Korean developers use third-party payment systems
Google will allow third-party payment systems in South Korea – marking the first time it’s amended its payment policy for a specific country. Read more…
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