Cards & Payments
SEA FinTech sees capital shift towards mature platforms
Southeast Asia's FinTech sector experienced a notable shift in 2025 as investors gravitated towards established transaction platforms, according to the latest Tracxn Geo Funding Trends...
Ant International powers 2 billion transactions in 2025
Ant International has announced it facilitated over 2 billion digital transactions in 2025 across key emerging markets, including Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East,...
Atome secures US$345m facility for SEA expansion
Atome, Southeast Asia's leading digital finance platform, has announced the successful closure of a US$345m upsized syndicated debt facility, a substantial increase from the US$200m...
HitPay and Primer partnership boosts global reach for SEA merchants
Singapore-based fintech company HitPay has partnered with Primer, a global payments infrastructure provider, to facilitate faster international expansion for Southeast Asian merchants. This strategic alliance...
Ant International partners with Google to enhance AI commerce
Ant International, a prominent global payment and financial technology provider, has announced a collaboration with Google to launch the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP). This new...
StraitsX integrates Apple Pay for Pionex Cards
StraitsX has announced the successful integration of Apple Pay In-App provisioning for Pionex Cards, enabling users to add their cards to Apple Pay with just...
Credit card spending rises 11.5% in November
Credit card spending in November 2025 increased by 11.5% year-on-year, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. This growth was largely driven by increased card...
Malaysia’s card payments to grow by 6.1% in 2025
Malaysia's card payments market is projected to grow by 6.1% in 2025, reaching MYR408.5b (US$89.3b), according to GlobalData. This growth is attributed to increased electronic...
MetaComp and Stable redefine cross-border payments
MetaComp, a Singapore-based Major Payment Institution and Digital Payment Token service provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with Stable, a Layer 1 blockchain optimised for...
StraitsX and Solana Foundation launch stablecoins on Solana
StraitsX has announced a strategic partnership with the Solana Foundation to launch its Singapore Dollar-backed stablecoin, XSGD, and US Dollar-backed stablecoin, XUSD, on the Solana...
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