Mastercard Tapped to Issue Prepaid Cards Linked to Bahamas’ Central Bank Digital Currency
Mastercard has partnered with the Central Bank of The Bahamas and Island Pay to issue prepaid cards that would allow people of Bahamas to instantly convert the Bahamas’ CBDC to cash during purchases.
HKMA Releases Q1 2024 Payment Card Statistics Showing Growth in Credit Card Transactions
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has published the first-quarter 2024 statistics on payment cards issued in Hong Kong, revealing notable trends in credit and debit card usage.
HKMA Reports Growth in Hong Kong Payment Card Usage for Q3 2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reveals an increase in credit and debit card transactions for Q3 2024, highlighting a 3.9% rise in credit cards and a notable growth in transaction values.
HKMA Alerts Public on Risks of Offshore Payment Card Advertisements
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority cautions the public against advertisements promoting account openings or payment card applications with unregulated overseas entities.
Hong Kong Sees Growth in Credit Card Circulation in Q1 2025
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reports a significant rise in credit card circulation and transaction value in Q1 2025, reflecting economic trends.
Hong Kong's Payment Card Usage Sees Significant Growth in Q2 2025
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reports a notable increase in credit card usage for Q2 2025, with transactions and circulation showing significant growth compared to previous periods.
Hong Kong Credit Card Numbers Surge 38% in 2025 as Digital Payments Boom
HKMA Q4 2025 data shows 28.99 million credit cards in circulation, up 38.4% year-over-year. Transaction values hit HK$311.6 billion amid strong retail spending.
Crypto.Com Secures EMI License to Offer Bank Transfers to Maltase Customers
Crypto.com has obtained a license to operate in Malta, expanding its international footprint for its global money transfer services.
Litecoin Trading Volume Spikes 55% After Pornhub Adds LTC As New Payment Method
The transaction volume of Litecoin spiked by 55% two days after Pornhub added LTC as a new mode of payment.
Payment Giant Visa Sets to Modify PoS Charges to New Business Categories
United States-based merchants are set to see an adjustment in fees to be paid as part of huge updates of payment giant Visa point-of-sale (PoS) system.
Crypto Debit Card Services Hit Hard as UK Financial Watchdog Suspends Wirecard Subsidiary
United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has suspended Wirecard Card Solution Ltd, the Wirecard’s subsidiary responsible for the issuance of Visa crypto debit cards.
Google Pay Opens Door to Mainstream Payments for Coinbase's Crypto-Debit Card
Coinbase Card and Google Pay have partnered to increase the liquidity of cryptos and provide a new form of convenient payment options to clients. Coinbase customers now can use their cards via easy mainstream mobile payments.