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DBS, OCBC, and UOB complete first live blockchain-enabled SGD transactions on Swift’s ledger

DBS, OCBC, and UOB have successfully executed the first live domestic Singapore dollar transactions using tokenised deposits on Swift's blockchain-based ledger. This collaboration marks a...


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Visa, Mastercard, Ant International collaborate on agentic commerce standards

Ant International, Mastercard, and Visa have announced a collaboration to develop a Know-Your-Agent (KYA) interoperability framework. This initiative is set to simplify agentic payment transactions...


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FOMO Pay and NPCI bring UPI QR to Singapore, with Resorts World Sentosa as first merchant partner

FOMO Pay, a leading payment institution in Singapore, has partnered with NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) to introduce Unified Payments Interface (UPI) QR code acceptance...


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Visa combats AI-era scams in Singapore with new security roadmap

Visa has introduced its Singapore Security Roadmap 2026 and Beyond, aiming to bolster the security and resilience of the nation's digital payments ecosystem amidst rising...


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Finmo expands HQ in Singapore amid $1b transaction surge

Finmo, a treasury-led payments company, has inaugurated its new global headquarters at Suntec City, Singapore, as its TreasuryOS platform surpasses US$1b in monthly transaction volume....


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Asia leads shift to ‘invisible’ payments

The latest Global Payments Report highlights a significant shift towards "invisible" payments across Asia, as consumers increasingly demand convenience and speed. The report, discussed at...


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DBS and Citi disrupt cross-border USD payments

DBS and Citi have successfully executed a cross-border USD payment between Singapore and the United States over a weekend, marking a significant advancement in global...


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Adyen streamlines Limitless payments across six markets

Adyen, a leading global financial technology platform, has announced a partnership with Limitless Technology Group to enhance the payment infrastructure for its diverse portfolio of...


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Alipay+ and S&P Global report reveals AI trust issues hinder global commerce

A recent report by Alipay+ and S&P Global reveals that whilst Singapore consumers are increasingly open to AI-powered travel recommendations, significant challenges remain in payment...


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Mastercard reshuffles leadership amid digital shift

Mastercard has appointed Beena Pothen as Division President for West Southeast Asia, overseeing operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei, and Myanmar. This appointment is part...


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