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Engadgettechnology17 days ago
Google Wallet to Add Digital IDs from Select EU States This Summer
Google announced that Google Wallet will support digital IDs from select European Union states starting this summer. The update also includes a new age verification process developed with Sparkasse Bank.
The Independentbusiness37 days ago
UK Fast Withdrawal Casinos Offer Instant Payouts in 2026
Several UK online casinos now process withdrawals within minutes using debit cards, Pay By Bank, Apple Pay and bank transfers. The Independent reviewed operators including MrQ, Bet365, Grosvenor, Betfair Casino and Ladbrokes on withdrawal speeds, minimum amounts and welcome offer…
Abc Newspolitics39 days ago
U.S. Opens Inquiry Into Brazil's PIX Instant Payment System
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has opened an inquiry into Brazil's PIX system, citing concerns over unfair competition with U.S. credit card operators. PIX, launched in 2020 and operated by Brazil's Central Bank, processed $7 trillion in transactions last year and is…
The Independentscience39 days ago
UK Survey Shows Households Stockpiling Cash and Supplies for Emergencies
A March survey found 17 percent of UK households keep physical cash at home for emergencies, while nearly half have battery-powered torches and supplies of tinned goods. The research also shows continued decline in cash usage, with 61 percent having used physical currency in the…
pymnts.comfinance40 days ago
Bermuda Begins Moving National Payments and Financial Services Onchain
Bermuda has started shifting its national payment and financial services onto a blockchain network. The move marks the first operational step toward the country's goal of becoming the world's first fully onchain national economy. The development was reported by CoinDesk on May 12…
CoinDeskfinance46 days ago
Bermuda Expands Onchain Economy Initiative With USDC Airdrop
Bermuda is distributing USDC stablecoins to residents and onboarding merchants to accept digital payments as part of its onchain economy plan. Premier David Burt said the initiative aims to build payment infrastructure outside traditional card networks and banking rails. The proj…
insidermonkey.compolitics46 days ago
Cambodian PM's Cousin Claims 30% Ownership in Digital Payments Firm Huione Pay
The cousin of Cambodia's prime minister stated he owned a 30 percent stake in Huione Pay, a digital payments platform. Huione Pay is accused of laundering funds for transnational criminal groups. These groups perpetrate cyberscams from Southeast Asia.
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ibtimes.co.ukpolitics47 days ago
Cambodian PM Relative Admits 30% Ownership in Digital Payments Platform Tied to Reported Cyberscams
A relative of the Cambodian prime minister stated he owned a 30% stake in a digital payments platform. The platform is linked to cyberscams and money laundering. @AFP reported the details of the ownership admission.
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rte.ieworld48 days ago
Kenya's Finance Bill 2026 Ends Tax Exemption for Kenya Airways Services and Expands Royalty, VAT Definitions
Kenya's proposed Finance Bill 2026 deletes a withholding tax exemption for Kenya Airways on payments to non-resident providers. It broadens definitions of management fees and royalties to include digital payments and software. The bill also introduces a new VAT section requiring…
TechCrunchtechnology59 days ago
WhatsApp Introduces Prepaid Phone Recharges in India Through PayU Partnership
WhatsApp has partnered with PayU to enable prepaid phone recharges for its users in India. The feature allows topping up mobile numbers for major operators directly in the app. This rollout aims to increase transaction activity within WhatsApp, which processes fewer payments comp…
finnish eye / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)finance75 days ago
Consensus 2026 Panel Discusses Agentic Commerce in Financial Transactions
At Consensus 2026, panelists from PayPal, Coinbase, CoinFund, and Oracle addressed agentic commerce and its role in financial systems. The discussion focused on expectations for this technology from builders and investors. Participants included May Z. from PayPal, Erik Reppel fro…
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Blockchain Networks Integrate into Global Financial Systems Through Invisible Infrastructure
Cryptocurrency networks, or blockchains, are integrating into financial systems in ways that are not visible to most users. Applications like Opera Mini Pay use stablecoins on the Ethereum blockchain to enable U.S. dollar transactions across 60 countries.