Digital wallets stories - Page 5

Tokenised funds are forecast to surge from $4 billion in 2024 to $235 billion by 2029, driven by growing links between traditional asset management and DeFi platforms.

Ledger warned of a major NPM supply chain attack targeting cryptocurrency wallets, thwarted due to malware coding errors preventing widespread fund theft.

Ecommpay expands Asian payment methods, enabling merchants to tap into the USD $23.8 trillion Asia-Pacific digital payments boom by 2032.

Cybercriminals exploit AI website builder Lovable to swiftly create phishing and scam sites, lowering barriers for digital crime, warns cybersecurity firm Proofpoint.

Task scams have cost jobseekers millions, with Trend Micro warning of a surge in frauds using fake jobs to trick victims into losing thousands of dollars.

EBANX expands in APAC, leveraging local expertise and regulatory compliance to link 100+ merchants with 200+ payment methods amid rising digital commerce.

Over 74% of Asia Pacific youth prefer digital apps for remittances, valuing speed and trust over fees, reveals Visa's report covering 20 countries.

Canva teams up with Boku to offer localised payment methods across Asia and Europe, boosting access for users without credit cards.

The Asia Pacific smart retail market is set to soar to USD $198.16 billion by 2034, driven by AI, IoT, and rising digital adoption across the region.

Worldpay has expanded its domestic acquiring services to Thailand, enabling local businesses to process payments with Thai banks and popular digital wallets more efficiently.

Ant International launched Alipay+ Voyager, an AI travel assistant in e-wallets, simplifying itinerary planning, bookings, and local payments across Asia and beyond.

Visa launches AI-powered solutions and partnerships across Asia Pacific, aiming to transform digital commerce with secure, seamless payments and new innovations.

Stripe unveils AI-powered payments model and stablecoin accounts, enhancing fraud detection and global money management in 101 countries.

Asian social media trends like live shopping and user-generated content are rapidly reshaping the UK influencer scene, Kolsquare reports.

Trek has teamed up with Gr4vy to enhance its Buy-Online-Pickup-In-Store service, improving payment processing and real-time inventory for customers.

Check Point Software Technologies has partnered with Cardano to enhance blockchain security, addressing rising cyber threats following significant industry hacks.

A new report reveals that outdated payment systems at airports are frustrating 54% of travellers, emphasising the need for modernising payment options.

Consumer spending on mobile applications soared to $150 billion in 2024, marking a 13% rise from last year, driven largely by non-gaming apps.

A Forrester report reveals rapid advancements in digital retail payments across Asia Pacific, spotlighting growth in digital wallets and BNPL services.

Euromonitor International's latest report reveals five key consumer trends for 2025, highlighting shifts in spending and sustainability amid evolving habits.