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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. The city is home to four fintech unicorns in Asia: HashKey Group, WeLab, Micro Connect, and ZA Group, each pushing the boundaries of digital finance in unique ways. billion payments Coda 2.5

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The Ultimate Guide to Accepting Credit Card Payments

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Credit cards are a staple in the wallets of consumers today, and they will undoubtedly be a payment method of choice for years to come, particularly as the adoption of mobile and contactless payments continues to grow. In fact, ResearchAndMarkets.com forecasts the global credit card payment market to grow to $762.16

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NBK Unveils Payment Verification Service on Its Mobile Banking App

Fintech Finance

In keeping with its constant dedication to providing cutting-edge services to its customers, National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) announced introducing a new service that allows customers to confirm payment transactions online through the NBK Mobile Banking App, making itself as the first provider of this service in Kuwait.

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

The Payments Association

From shifts in unauthorised card fraud to the evolving nature of authorised push payment scams, there’s a lot to unpack—and a lot at stake. This has led to a noticeable uptick in card-related fraud, especially in remote purchases, where criminals use stolen card details for online transactions. What’s next?

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How e-Wallets in APAC Are Leading the Cashless Charge

Fintech News

While online payments have taken off, many consumers still favour credit cards or cash for offline purchases. While online payments have taken off, many consumers still favour credit cards or cash for offline purchases. Digital wallets are especially popular for online shopping, paying bills, and mobile transactions.

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Wallet wars: How digital payments are reshaping finance

The Payments Association

As digital wallets reshape finance and big tech challenges traditional banks, who will control the future of money? The partnership signals a potential shift in power, where platforms like X aim to rival traditional banks in how money moves and who controls financial access. Digital wallets are on an unstoppable trajectory.

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What is ACH Credit and ACH Debit and How Do They Work?

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Understanding ACH credit payments means understanding the way in which different types of ACH payments are processed in the US banking system. ACH credit payments differ from ACH debit payments and both are distinct from credit and debit card payments. The receiving bank then credits the money to the account of the receiving customer.

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