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TrueMoney partners Fireblocks on embedded THBT wallet
Crypto

TrueMoney partners Fireblocks on embedded THBT wallet

The enlarged pilot lets up to 20,000 users spend and swap THBT inside TrueMoney, testing blockchain payments for everyday use.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Alipay launches AI commerce platform for merchants
Wearables

Alipay launches AI commerce platform for merchants

Alipay is betting that AI agents will soon direct shopping and bookings, tying its payment and verification tools to merchants across China.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
China's commerce models reshape retail worldwide, NIQ says
Omnichannel

China's commerce models reshape retail worldwide, NIQ says

Asia Pacific is driving a retail shift as live, social and quick commerce from China spread into shopping habits worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Wise launches Young Explorer debit card in Singapore
Fintech

Wise launches Young Explorer debit card in Singapore

Families in Singapore can now give children controlled access to overseas spending, with limits, monitoring and no foreign transaction fees.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
Ant International ties sustainability to management pay
Data Protection

Ant International ties sustainability to management pay

Sustainability targets will now affect pay reviews at Ant International, as the payments firm widens internal accountability beyond financial results.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Ant International courts merchants on AI-led Asia growth
Crypto

Ant International courts merchants on AI-led Asia growth

Asian checkout friction is driving global merchants to Ant International as AI-assisted shopping starts reshaping cross-border payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026

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Mastercard launches Wallet Pay for digital wallets
Fintech

Mastercard launches Wallet Pay for digital wallets

Digital wallet users will gain wider cross-border acceptance as Mastercard links Wallet Pay to Alipay+ and regional providers worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • This month
From wallets to accounts: The quiet convergence of crypto and everyday finance
Crypto

From wallets to accounts: The quiet convergence of crypto and everyday finance

In emerging markets, users are increasingly treating crypto wallets as everyday money tools, with stablecoins helping fill costly gaps in payments.

By Alvin Kan • 5 min read • This month
Why banks should bet on digital identity, not super apps
Data Protection

Why banks should bet on digital identity, not super apps

Banks could turn trusted identity checks into a new revenue stream as EU rules open the door to wider use of digital credentials.

By Giesecke+Devrient • 5 min read • Last month
PayPal lets US travellers pay QR merchants in China
Fintech

PayPal lets US travellers pay QR merchants in China

The new link gives US travellers a simpler way to pay in mainland China, where QR code wallets dominate everyday shopping and dining.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Truecaller taps Telna for in-app travel eSIM launch
Network Infrastructure

Truecaller taps Telna for in-app travel eSIM launch

Users can now buy and activate travel eSIMs inside Truecaller in more than 30 markets, avoiding physical SIM cards and roaming fees.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Tech reinvent as Hejaz teases 'Wahda' superapp launch
Digital Transformation

Tech reinvent as Hejaz teases 'Wahda' superapp launch

Weeks before a planned August debut, the app aims to entice more than 2 billion Muslims with chat, video and faith-based AI tools.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
Mastercard expands offers network across Asia Pacific
Fintech

Mastercard expands offers network across Asia Pacific

Banks in Asia Pacific are set to use Mastercard's offers platform to counter super apps and prove more sales from promotions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
Ant International launches mobile AI payment protocol
Wearables

Ant International launches mobile AI payment protocol

The open-source framework targets wallet-based payments as digital wallet use and agentic commerce expand rapidly worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Rezolve Ai partners Zilch on retail offers platform
Fintech

Rezolve Ai partners Zilch on retail offers platform

Nearly 6 million Zilch users will see retail offers and rewards embedded in their payments journey as Rezolve Ai widens Reward's reach.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026
Zip US teams with InComm on gift cards in instalments
Fintech

Zip US teams with InComm on gift cards in instalments

Shoppers can now spread the cost of gift cards in Zip's app, as buy now, pay later usage keeps widening across the US.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Thunes launches real-time bank transfers into New Zealand
Fintech

Thunes launches real-time bank transfers into New Zealand

Businesses sending funds into New Zealand can now settle in local currency faster, as Thunes adds real-time bank transfers to its Asia-Pacific network.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Sat, 25th Apr 2026