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Alchemy Pay Now Supports AlipayHK, DANA, QRIS, and GCash for NFT Purchases

Fintech News

This move allows users to purchase NFTs directly using these widely-used payment methods, improving accessibility to the NFT market. The integration is particularly significant in Hong Kong, where users can now easily use AlipayHK for NFT transactions, aligning with the region’s growing interest in the crypto industry.

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NFTs can go far beyond celebrity hype

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NFTs and Money Laundering - Are Fraudsters Becoming Artists?

FICO

In part 1 of this blog series my colleague defined NFTs or Non-Fungible Tokens. I think NFTs are even better for illicit purposes than traditional art, simply because the hurdles are lower. So, how do criminals go about using NFTs to launder money? Four steps to using NFTs for money laundering: Create the artwork.

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Top 6 Fintech Events in Singapore in 2025

Fintech News

Blockchain Festival Asia When: 8 March 2025 Where: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore The Blockchain Festival Asia is the go-to event for professionals, industry leaders, and newcomers interested in blockchain, cryptocurrency, DeFi, GameFi, NFTs, mining, payment systems, and investment opportunities.

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‘Serenity’ and ‘IDEMIA Secure Transactions’ Launch sAxess Biometric Card for Enhanced Digital Security and Data Recovery

Fintech Finance

The solution utilizes non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as secure credentials within a “digital safe,” providing a decentralized, immutable method for storing and recovering critical information. Its self-custody approach reduces the need for intermediaries, offering control and reduced exposure to third-party risks.

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Can It Be a Commodity if It’s Not Fungible? Evaluating NFTs Under the Commodity Exchange Act

Global Fintech & Digital Assets

Understanding NFTs as commodities calls for a more nuanced analysis than what their “non-fungible” label might suggest at first glance. More recently, attention has turned to whether non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and particularly fractional NFTs, may constitute securities for purposes of the US federal securities laws.

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Secure, Rewarding Crypto: COCA and Ramp Network Join Forces to Launch US Offering

The Fintech Times

Cryptocurrency demands are growing in the US, with consumers looking for more options and reliability when delving into the world of decentralised currencies. Millions of US citizens will now be able to purchase cryptocurrencies through the COCA platform and securely store them using multi-party computation (MPC) technology.