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Angelo Boccato

Ugandan government asks for public input on digital banking regulations

The Ugandan government is asking for public input on legislation to regulate mobile money and online banking.

Bitcoin value falls after Silk Road 2 hacked to the tune of $2.7m

The operator of dark market website Silk Road 2 lost $2.7m in a scam that exploited a vulnerability in the bitcoin protocol on the night of 13 February.

The Association of Banks in Malaysia asks businesses and the public to adopt e-payment

The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) is encouraging businesses and members of the public to adopt e-payment to transfer funds and make bill payments.

Russian authorities issue warnings against the use of Bitcoin

The Russian authorities have issued warnings against the use of Bitcoin, saying that the virtual currency could be used for money laundering or financing terrorism.

TNT Express and Aperta join for payments solutions

TNT Express Services UK & Ireland has selected US-based software provider Aperta to deliver payment solutions for the accounts receivable side of the business.

Adyen and Klarna to deliver invoice payment solutions for airlines

Netherlands-based global payments services company Adyen has teamed up with the Sweden-based online retail payments company Klarna.

UK’s Monitise acquires Turkish Pozitron

UK-based company Monitise, a provider of mobile money solutions, has announced the acquisition of the Turkish company Pozitron Yazilim AS.

Telus to launch mobile payment service on 4 February, local media says

Canadian telecommunications company Telus will launch its mobile payment service on 4 February, according to local media.

Vodafone India rolls out M-Pesa money transfer in Punjab

Vodafone India announced on 29 January that it will roll out mobile money transfer facility ‘M-Pesa’ with ICICI Bank in Punjab.

Telcel Zimbabwe launches mobile money service Telecash

Zimbabwe’s second largest mobile operator, Telcel Zimbabwe, has launched its own mobile money service Telecash on 29 January.