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Report: SoftBank Considers US Listing for PayPay Business
Report: SoftBank Considers US Listing for PayPay Business
July 12, 2023  |  IPO

SoftBank may be heading stateside to list its PayPay payments business following news that it is considering a U.S. listing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Coin Use Plummets in Japan as Consumers Rethink Savings
Coin Use Plummets in Japan as Consumers Rethink Savings
July 11, 2023  |  Cash

High inflation in Japan has had an unintended victim: the piggy bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Buy Now Expanding B2B Platform for Japanese Fashion Industry Worldwide
Buy Now Expanding B2B Platform for Japanese Fashion Industry Worldwide
June 18, 2023  |  B2B Payments

Buy Now is expanding its B2B platform for the Japanese fashion industry worldwide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Japan Readying Legislation to Boost Competition Among App Stores
Japan Readying Legislation to Boost Competition Among App Stores
June 18, 2023  |  Digital Payments

Japan is looking to boost competition among app stores and payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Mexico and Malaysia Poised for Massive Real-Time Payments Growth by 2026
Mexico and Malaysia Poised for Massive Real-Time Payments Growth by 2026
May 01, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

Real-time payment systems have become increasingly popular around the world due to the rise of digital payments and the need for faster and more efficient...

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Italy’s Mobile Wallet Use Rises, Despite Government Cash Chaos
Italy’s Mobile Wallet Use Rises, Despite Government Cash Chaos
February 14, 2023  |  Payment Methods

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Japan Becomes Mobile Wallet Adoption Leader Among 11 Countries, Attracts Native Apps 
Japan Becomes Mobile Wallet Adoption Leader Among 11 Countries, Attracts Native Apps 
February 08, 2023  |  Commerce Connected

Digital engagement has become integrated in consumers’ everyday lives across the globe. One example: Mobile wallet use has been growing in-store, replacing some shoppers’ physical...

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Crypto Industry Continues Balancing Contagion With Cleanup Post-FTX
Crypto Industry Continues Balancing Contagion With Cleanup Post-FTX
January 18, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Crypto continues battling through a historic shock to its system, while industry lessons accumulate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Coinbase Suspends Business in Japan
Coinbase Suspends Business in Japan
January 18, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Coinbase has put its Japanese operations on hold as the cryptocurrency industry continues to struggle. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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