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The Full List of Fintech Unicorns in Asia (2025)

Fintech News

It provides access to game credits, gift codes, and vouchers using familiar local payment methods such as mobile carrier billing and e-wallets. billion Airwallex, founded in 2015, is a global fintech company supported by major investors like Tencent, Sequoia Capital China, Lone Pine Capital, and Salesforce Ventures.

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13 APAC-Born Companies Recognized Among Top Global Cross-Border Payment Leaders of 2025

Fintech News

These companies span every segment of the market, from long-established remittances players and banks to neobanks, business-to-business (B2B) platforms, stablecoin providers and regional specialists, and are powering global trade. It is one of the Big Three local banks in Singapore, and among the largest banks in Southeast Asia.

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Everything You Need to Know About Credit Card Processing

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They include: the merchant, cardholder, card associations, acquiring bank, issuing bank, and payment processor. These are not banks, but rather governing bodies that set interchange rates, and arbitrate between acquiring and issuing banks. Acquiring Bank: The business’ (i.e., merchant’s) bank.

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Fintech in the Caucasus: Armenia, Azerbaijan & Georgia

The Fintech Times

per cent Central Bank of Armenia (CBA) Armenia’s growth has been driven in part by its young, tech-savvy population. Through its regulatory sandbox, the Central Bank of Armenia (CBA) has attracted $90million in investments, propelling the country to 34th place in the Global Fintech Index 2023. per cent holding a credit card.

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A List of Digital Banks in Asia

Fintech News

Are digital first banks in Asia poised to lead a disruptive charge against well-entrenched, established commercial banks? In the traditional banking sphere globally, but especially true in Asia, there is a considerable proportion of unbanked and underbanked populations who lack complete or any access to banking services.

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The state of fraud in 2024: Key mid-year takeaways

The Payments Association

This has led to a noticeable uptick in card-related fraud, especially in remote purchases, where criminals use stolen card details for online transactions. While banks and payment providers are making strides in fraud detection and prevention, the report stresses the need for more robust collaboration with technology and telecom sectors.

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US Mobile Adopts Digital Identity Protocols To Protect Against SIM Swap Fraud

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Multifactor authentication (MFA) and biometric scans are quickly becoming the norm in numerous fields, including online accounts for banks and other businesses. million) since 2015, with 483 incidents being reported in June alone. Deep Dive: Countering SIM Swap Fraud In The Telecommunications Industry. About The Tracker.