digital payments
Why payments dominate banking-as-a-service as KYC demand surges
Why payments dominate banking-as-a-service as KYC demand surges
The market reached $4.4b in 2025 with compliance tools expanding rapidly across borders.
Where do Malaysians spend their e-money the most?
Spending at dining outlets posts the fastest climb, gaining 15 percentage points year on year.
China holds 40% share as fintech competition intensifies
India posts 27% annual growth backed by over 100 billion UPI transactions.
How Chinese super apps capture 90% of $12.8t mobile payments
QR code transactions now lead point of sale activity across major cities.
APAC BaaS market to reach $5.3b as embedded finance surges 148%
Regional revenue is set to climb from $4.44b in 2025 to over $12b by 2031.
Apple Pay opens China Visa cards as NFC hits 79%
The rollout starts with ICBC BOC ABC BoCom CMB CITIC Ping An and Industrial Bank.
Innovation key to close regulatory gaps in APAC cross border payments
Fragmented regulations remain the biggest barrier to achieving the G20’s 2027 targets.
UOB sees rising trade finance demand in ASEAN and Greater China
Digital payments made up 90% of total transaction volumes in the first half.
Philippines anchors NTT DATA’s Southeast Asia strategy
ADAPTIS will drive omnichannel growth and local innovation.
NTT DATA drives interoperability in digital payments
Growth opportunities seen through cross-border interoperability and SME-focused solutions.
GCash launches tap to pay for 150 million Mastercard locations
The service uses Near Field Communications (NFC) technology.
DCS expands into Web3 payments with new platform
Move from card issuer to full-stack enabler marks shift toward embedded finance.
Global network tokenised transactions to double to 574 billion by 2029
Network tokenisation's role in securing digital payments will drive merchant adoption.
PCG, Black Bear Merchant Services team up to launch AbbyPay
It plans to expand to Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.
National Bank of Cambodia, Mastercard team up to launch Bakong Tourists App
Tourists can top up their account by linking it to their Mastercard.
Reserve Bank of India raises offline payment limits
The cap for transactions increased to $11.81 from $5.90.
FSA targets stablecoin regulation to bolster digital assets
Japan advances stablecoin regulation and AML efforts to support digital payments.
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