Asia Pacific

Hong Kong Emerges as Digital Launchpad for APAC Payments
Hong Kong Emerges as Digital Launchpad for APAC Payments
April 04, 2025  |  Mobile Commerce

The rapid advancement in payment innovations across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is transforming the digital commerce landscape. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Standard Chartered Participates in Joint Venture to Issue Hong Kong Dollar-Backed Stablecoin
Standard Chartered Participates in Joint Venture to Issue Hong Kong Dollar-Backed Stablecoin
February 17, 2025  |  Blockchain

Standard Chartered Bank Hong Kong (SCBHK), Animoca Brands and HKT have agreed to form a joint venture to issue a stablecoin backed by the Hong Kong dollar....

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Thunes Adds PayPal’s Hyperwallet to Cross-Border Payments Network
Thunes Adds PayPal’s Hyperwallet to Cross-Border Payments Network
January 14, 2025  |  Cross Border Commerce

Money movement platform Thunes says it has added PayPal’s Hyperwallet to its Direct Global Network. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Revolut to Expand in Asia-Pacific, Build on Success in Australia
Revolut to Expand in Asia-Pacific, Build on Success in Australia
May 31, 2024  |  Digital Banking

London-based FinTech company Revolut has reportedly set its sights on the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region for its global expansion strategy. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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NetXD and Visa Expand Cross-Border Payments Partnership to Asia
NetXD and Visa Expand Cross-Border Payments Partnership to Asia
May 21, 2024  |  Partnerships

NetXD has expanded its cross-border payments partnership with Visa B2B Connect. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Working Capital Fuels APAC High-Growth Corporates
Working Capital Fuels APAC High-Growth Corporates
April 03, 2024  |  VISA

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Agility and Robust Risk Management Key to APAC Success in 2024, Says Discover Global Network
Agility and Robust Risk Management Key to APAC Success in 2024, Says Discover Global Network
February 06, 2024  |  Authentication

In recent years, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has emerged as a driving force in the digital payments space, with the region’s rapid technology adoption and...

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Mastercard Says Robust Payment Networks Prevent Need for Retail CBDC
Mastercard Says Robust Payment Networks Prevent Need for Retail CBDC
November 17, 2023  |  CBDC

Mastercard said the widespread adoption of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) faces challenges due to consumer comfort with traditional forms of money. Get the Full...

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Mastercard Launches Biometric Payments Partnership With NEC
Mastercard Launches Biometric Payments Partnership With NEC
November 14, 2023  |  Biometrics

Mastercard has teamed with NEC to bring biometric checkout to the Asia Pacific region. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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