Japan is looking to boost competition among app stores and payments. A government panel released a report Friday (June 16) saying that app store operators...
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...
PYMNTS’ Q3 2022 ConnectedEconomy™ Index, “How the World Does Digital,” finds that consumers globally are increasingly incorporating digital tools, transactions and activities into their daily...
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...
Crypto continues battling through a historic shock to its system, while industry lessons accumulate. In just the past two weeks alone, bitcoin (BTC) has risen...
Coinbase has put its Japanese operations on hold as the cryptocurrency industry continues to struggle. “Due to market conditions, our company has made the difficult...
Tim Cook met with Japan’s PM over concerns of the country’s possible app store regulations. The Apple CEO met with the Japanese Prime Minister Fumio...
Smartpay is using open banking to streamline online installment purchases for customers in Japan. The new Smartpay Bank Direct enables customers to pay for online...