BNPL CBDC Digital Currency 
Fintech News
JULY 14, 2025
Card issuing—the new competitive arena Once dominated by banks and card networks, the payment landscape now includes diverse players: digital wallets , BNPL providers , instant payment schemes, embedded finance apps, and central banks with CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency).
Finextra
JUNE 11, 2025
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC - Digital Rupee): Policy: RBI is actively piloting both wholesale and retail versions of the Digital Rupee (e₹). For instance, CBDC could be programmed for specific uses (e.g., For instance, CBDC could be programmed for specific uses (e.g.,
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The Payments Association
JUNE 16, 2025
51% of merchants report frequent usage of both cards and mobile wallets, showing digital parity between traditional and emerging in-store payment methods. 23% of merchants offering BNPL see frequent usage, suggesting relatively high customer engagement compared to other emerging options.
Fintech News
JUNE 17, 2025
Singapore is leading the pack with a vibrant and fast-growing fintech ecosystem, enabling fast adoption of next-generation payment solutions, from experimental blockchain applications to central bank digital currency (CBDC) trials. The days of businesses offering just one or two payment options are rapidly fading.
The Paypers
JUNE 23, 2025
At the same time, with average order values larger than regular BNPL and access to several pre-approved credit card holders, merchants will see an increase in average transaction value and higher conversion rates.
The Payments Association
JULY 18, 2025
Across the EU, operational resilience, real-time payments, and the steady rollout of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) are redefining compliance baselines for digital finance. Globally, preparations for central bank digital currencies and evolving open finance frameworks signal longer-term structural change.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 9, 2020
In today’s top news, the Federal Reserve and seven central banks are collaborating on a framework for digital currency, and Amazon India prepares for its festive season with a $95.5 Fed, Central Banks Frame Criteria For Digital Currency. million boost. Plus, Affirm files for an IPO. Amazon India Gets $95.5M
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