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StraitsX expands stablecoin infrastructure in Asia

StraitsX, a Singapore-based stablecoin infrastructure provider, has announced a year of strategic expansion in 2025, marking a pivotal moment for digital finance in Asia. As...


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Trust Bank launches interest-free Visa instalments

Trust Bank Singapore has unveiled Trust Visa Instalments, a new feature allowing customers to spread payments for credit card transactions over 3, 6, 9, or...


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OCBC expands digital wallet transfers in Southeast Asia

OCBC has extended its partnership with Visa, allowing Singapore customers to transfer funds directly to eight major digital wallets across Southeast Asia via the OCBC...


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Malaysians lose money on hidden exchange rate fees

Malaysians are unknowingly losing between RM200 and RM350 per overseas trip due to hidden exchange rate markups, according to new research by international money app...


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Fintech adoption rises in Southeast Asia

A recent study by UnaFinancial has highlighted the growing adoption of financial technology services across Southeast Asia, with 68.3% of respondents in Singapore, the Philippines,...


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Grab and StraitsX explore Web3 wallets in Asia

Grab and Singapore-based StraitsX have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore the development of a Web3-enabled wallet and stablecoin-based settlement layer across Asia....


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HSBC and Google Cloud predict US$2t ASEAN digital future

HSBC and Google Cloud have unveiled the Digital Frontiers 2030 report, forecasting that Southeast Asia's digital economy could reach US$1t by 2030, potentially doubling to...


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DBS and UnionPay launch SplendorPlus campaign

DBS and UnionPay International have announced the launch of the SplendorPlus campaign for the DBS UnionPay Platinum Debit Card, aiming to enhance financial connectivity between...


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UBS partners with Ant International on blockchain payments

UBS has announced a strategic partnership with Ant International to explore blockchain-based innovations for global payments settlement and liquidity management. The collaboration, formalised through a...


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Western Union partners with TenPay Global for remittance innovation

Western Union and TenPay Global, Tencent's cross-border payment platform, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionising remittance services. This collaboration introduces a cobranded flagship...


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