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Obita raises $10 million to expand stablecoin payment network

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Obita raises $10 million to expand its blockchain-based stablecoin payment network, enhancing low-cost, compliant cross-border settlements globally.
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Binance appoints SB Seker as new Head of Asia Pacific region

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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Binance has named SB Seker as Head of Asia Pacific to lead strategic growth and regulatory cooperation across the region’s dynamic crypto markets.
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Exclusive: WorldFirst discusses SME success in cross-border payments

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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WorldFirst, led by Jim Vrondas in Australia and New Zealand, is empowering SMEs with innovative cross-border payment solutions, revolutionising global trade.
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Ant Group raises cross-border transaction limit to $5,000

Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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Ant Group boosts its cross-border payment limit fivefold to $5,000 per transaction to simplify international visits in line with China's updated policies.
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Paymentology appoints former Marqeta executive Jeff Parker as new CEO

Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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Former Marqeta executive, Jeff Parker, has been appointed as the new CEO of global issuer-processor, Paymentology.
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Alipay+ and PayNet promote seamless payment in Malaysia

Tue, 5th Sep 2023
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Ant Group and PayNet have jointly announced the integration of Alipay+ to promote seamless payment for inbound and outbound Malaysian travellers.
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Central Retail partners with Ant Group to launch Alipay+

Mon, 14th Aug 2023
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Central Retail Corporation (CRC) joins forces with Ant Group to launch Alipay+ at its stores to enhance convenience for Asian tourists in Thailand.
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DFS and Ant Group launch strategic global cooperation

Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
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DFS Group and Ant Group have formed a global strategic cooperation to enhance payments and marketing digitalisation across DFS’ retail network.
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Ant Group appoints Derrick Loi as general manager of international business

Fri, 13th May 2022
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Ant Group's Digital Technology unit has appointed Derrick Loi as GM of International Business, to expand fintech solutions and services worldwide.
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Ant Group appoints Derrick Loi as General manager of international business

Fri, 13th May 2022
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Derrick Loi has become Ant Group's General Manager of international business, creating global access to fintech solutions, software and blockchain.
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Ant Group appoints Jia Hang as Regional General Manager

Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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Ant Group appoints Jia Hang as Regional GM for SEA, to support SMEs in digital economy & collaborate with public & private sectors.