Payments
Exploring New Revenue Streams with Blockchain Payment Use Cases
Discover how blockchain technology is revolutionizing the payments sector, offering new revenue streams and efficiency gains for businesses.
Building a Flexible Blockchain Payments Solution: Key Considerations
Learn how to build and launch an efficient blockchain payments solution, covering wallet infrastructure, ecosystem partners, and operational workflows.
Ripple (XRP) Leverages Blockchain to Overcome Payment Reconciliation Challenges
Ripple (XRP) utilizes blockchain technology to address payment reconciliation issues, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in global transactions.
Telegram Introduces Stars for Digital Goods Payments
Telegram launches Stars, enabling payments for digital goods and services through bots and mini apps.
Ripple (XRP) Report Highlights Key Trends in Global Payments for 2023
Ripple's 2023 report reveals key regional payment trends, highlighting blockchain's impact.
Ripple's 2023 Report Highlights Trends in Regional Payments
Ripple's 2023 report delves into global payment trends, highlighting blockchain's impact.
Visa Announces $100 Million Fund for Generative AI in Commerce and Payments
Visa Inc. has announced a $100 million fund to invest in generative AI technologies that are relevant to commerce and payments. The initiative, led by Visa Ventures, aims to foster innovation in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.
Crypto Innovations and IBM's Role in the Evolving Payments Landscape
The digital transformation of finance, driven by cryptocurrencies and Central Bank Digital Currencies, is reshaping the industry. Traditional banks face challenges in maintaining market share, while regulatory bodies are enhancing oversight. IBM, a tech giant, offers solutions for this new era, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and fostering seamless customer experiences.
US National Security at Risk Due to China Dominance in Mobile Payments, says former State Department Official
Former Department of State official Anja Manuel warns that if the US loses its dominance in financial innovation and payments, it could impact its national security policy, specifically on sanctions. Manuel stated that China is catching up on dominance in mobile payments, which could make enforcing sanctions against “bad actors” like Iran or North Korea more challenging.
UAE's Central Bank Nears Launch of Digital Dirham
The UAE's central bank is close to launching its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital dirham, for domestic and cross-border payments. The CBUAE has partnered with G42 Cloud and R3 to be the infrastructure and technology providers for the CBDC implementation, which will boost financial inclusion and help the country become a cashless society. The first phase of the CBDC strategy includes the soft launch of "mBridge," proof-of-concept work for bilateral CBDC bridges with India, and domestic CBDC issuance for wholesale and retail use.