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Australia Imposes Ban on Debit and Credit Card Surcharges

Australia Imposes Ban on Debit and Credit Card Surcharges
Australia Imposes Ban on Debit and Credit Card Surcharges
March 31, 2026  |  Credit Cards

Australia’s central bank will prohibit surcharges on debit and credit cards starting in October. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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BIS: Regulatory Compliance Can Be Embedded in Cross-Border Protocols
BIS: Regulatory Compliance Can Be Embedded in Cross-Border Protocols
October 29, 2024  |  Cross-border Payments

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) says it has demonstrated that regulatory compliance can be embedded in cross-border transaction protocols. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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This Week in Web3: Blockchain Succeeds Where Crypto Can’t
This Week in Web3: Blockchain Succeeds Where Crypto Can’t
September 18, 2024  |  Blockchain

People and businesses tend to think of crypto in one of two ways. The first is that crypto and blockchain more broadly are transforming technologies...

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Australia Finds No ‘Clear Public Interest’ for Retail CBDC
Australia Finds No ‘Clear Public Interest’ for Retail CBDC
September 18, 2024  |  CBDC

If Australia creates a digital currency, it will likely be the wholesale, not retail, variety. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Reserve Bank of Australia Favors Surcharging in BNPL Sector
Reserve Bank of Australia Favors Surcharging in BNPL Sector
June 20, 2024  |  BNPL

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) plans to review the issue of surcharging in the buy now, pay later (BNPL) sector. Get the Full Story...

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Australia’s Mobile Wallet Use Surges 12,000% Amid Cash Shortage
Australia’s Mobile Wallet Use Surges 12,000% Amid Cash Shortage
June 03, 2024  |  Cash

Paper money use is reportedly waning in Australia amid troubles at its top cash supplier. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Australia’s BNPL Use Surges Among Younger Consumers
Australia’s BNPL Use Surges Among Younger Consumers
November 27, 2023  |  BNPL

Australia’s younger consumers are increasingly embracing buy now, pay later (BNPL), a new survey shows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Australia Considers Regulation of Digital Payment Services
Australia Considers Regulation of Digital Payment Services
October 11, 2023  |  Digital Payments

The Australian government has announced its plans to introduce new legislation that would empower the Reserve Bank of Australia to regulate digital payment services, including digital wallet...

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