All articles by Aninda Chakraborty
Aninda Chakraborty
Emirates NBD enables blockchain-based payments via Partior
The launch follows a “successful live” USD transaction, where JP Morgan acted as the settlement bank and the beneficiary bank.
ECB picks 36 PSPs for digital euro pilot due to start next year
The selected participants for digital euro pilot include banks and non-bank providers.
ACE Money Transfer and Visa collaborate on AFTs for cross-border transfers
ACE Money Transfer said the move is intended to support “faster and more seamless” international money transfers.
Mastercard in early talks to sell majority stake in Vocalink– report
Vocalink reported a net loss of £12.4m in 2024, compared with a profit of £1.9m in 2023.
Japan lenders pursue $700m in claims after Zentoshin bankruptcy
Zentoshin reported total liabilities of about Y115.2bn ($710m) when it submitted its bankruptcy filing last week.
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European Parliament clears path for digital euro talks
The ECB plans a potential full launch of digital euro in 2029.
Swift readies blockchain ledger for tokenised cross-border payments
Swift said banks will be able to deliver the capabilities “without compromising” compliance, credit, risk and control standards.
India to link UPI with Indonesia’s payment system
The linkage is expected to particularly benefit MSMEs, the tourism sector and students.
stc pay Bahrain adds Mastercard Click to Pay for online checkout
stc pay cardholders can complete e-commerce payments using device-based biometric authentication and passkeys.
M-DAQ Global widens ASEAN footprint via METech integration in Vietnam
With METech joining the group, M-DAQ now holds five regulated licences across four ASEAN markets.