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How OpenWay’s Way4 Enabled the First CBDC Card Transaction in Eurasia

Fintech News

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have largely existed in the virtual realm, with transactions initiated primarily through web and mobile interfaces. However, a significant shift has occurred with the launch of Eurasia’s first CBDC cards in Kazakhstan, providing 20 million consumers with a new, tangible way to manage CBDC funds.

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50 Fintech Buzzwords Explained

M2P Fintech

Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) A CBDC represents a nation’s currency in digital form, administered directly by the central bank. Unlike physical cash or bank deposits, CBDCs are purely electronic. As of December 2023, an impressive 130 countries are actively exploring CBDC initiatives.

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SFF 2024 Awards Highlights Fintech Innovation with Updated Categories, New AI Focus

Fintech News

Finalists in the corporate categories were evaluated based on impact, sustainability, practicality, interoperability, and creativity, while individual submissions were assessed on contributions to the Singapore fintech sector. Four finalists were shortlisted in each category.

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The payments regulation roadmap: Q2 2025

The Payments Association

It introduces a richer, more structured data format for payment messages, designed to enhance interoperability, increase efficiency, and reduce ambiguity in financial communications. Engage in industry-wide testing phases, scheduled to begin in January 2027, to validate readiness and interoperability with other market participants.