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MAS completes live trial of interbank lending using wholesale CBDC

SGD Testnet enables financial institutions to settle tokenised financial assets using wholesale CBDC.

Visa expands Intelligent Commerce framework across Asia Pacific

The trusted Agent Protocol enhances verification for AI-led transactions.

Visa expands scan to pay QR network across APAC

Unified wallet integration under Visa Pay enhances regional acceptance

Nium joins Visa stablecoin settlement pilot to enhance cross-border payments

The partnership enables USDC-based blockchain settlements for enterprise clients.

ASEAN fintech funding hits nine-year low as larger deals dominate

Singapore captures 87% of total, led by late-stage firms

Singapore to trial tokenised MAS Bills using central bank digital currency

The move follows the first live interbank settlement using wholesale digital currency.

Financial leaders reject ‘Global South’ label over tech boom reality

Financial distress is not an emerging market-only problem.

Mastercard, Thunes expand stablecoin wallet payouts worldwide

Mastercard Move currently supports over 200 markets and 150 currencies.

DBS, Ant International deepen ties to enhance cross-border payments

DBS PayLah! users will soon be able to make payments at Alipay+ merchants.

Visa Inc. launches pilot to send payouts to stablecoin wallets

The system aims to speed up global payments and provide quicker access to funds.

From apps to ambient: banks urged to embrace 'invisible finance'

Industry players are integrating services into everyday devices and platforms.

DBS chief calls for human-centric approach to AI

It integrates AI across its operations whilst keeping the bank human-centric and trusted.

SMBC rolls out AI tools to assist CFOs, expand financial inclusion

It also plans to create frameworks to ensure AI reliability and transparency.