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Riding The Wave: Asia Payments Trends Show Digital Payments On The Rise

In the dynamic landscape of the Asian payments industry, a palpable shift is underway – one characterised by the rapi... Read more

Taiwan Unveils Digital Nomad Visa Plans To Attract Global Talent

Taiwan’s National Development Council (NDC) will introduce a new digital nomad scheme. This allows remote workers fro... Read more

Crypto.com Among 11 Crypto Exchanges Facing Uncertainty Over Full Licenses In Hong Kong

Concerns are mounting over whether 11 crypto exchanges that initially received provisional licenses will successfully o... Read more

HKMA Stresses Accountability, Human-in-the-Loop In Generative AI Banking

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has released new guidelines for authorised institutions regarding the use of ge... Read more

How Bigtech Has Shaped Chinas Fintech Scene In The Past Two Decades

Over the past two decades, large technology firms (bigtechs) have disrupted the traditional financial markets in China,... Read more

BIS Sheds Light On Hidden Dangers Of Crypto Exchange Tokens Like Binances BNB

Crypto exchange tokens have emerged as a significant innovation in the cryptocurrency sector, providing centralized cry... Read more

Andreessen Horowitz Reportedly Planning First Asian Office In Japan

Andreessen Horowitz, a venture capital firm from the U.S., is planning to establish its first Asian office in Japan, so... Read more

Near Half A Decade Later, None Of Hong Kongs Virtual Banks Have Turned A Profit

For Hong Kong’s virtual banks, profitability remains elusive as they struggle to turn a profit, with none of the city... Read more

Blockchain Payment Provider Tevau Taps Jumio For KYC, Compliance Solutions

Tevau, a blockchain payment solution provider, has formed a strategic partnership with Jumio, a company specialising in... Read more

OneDegree Supports HKMAs Generative AI Sandbox With AI Risk Solutions

Tech provider OneDegree Global has stepped up to support the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) new Generative AI ... Read more

HKMA And Cyberport Launch Generative AI Sandbox For Financial Sector

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and digital technology hub Cyberport have launched a new Generative Artificial ... Read more

Tencent Divests 14% Stake In British Challenger Bank Tide

Chinese tech giant Tencent has fully divested its 14% stake in British challenger bank Tide in a sale that was complete... Read more

HSBCs PayMe Launches UnionPay Virtual Card For Global Payments In Hong Kong

PayMe by HSBC has launched its first UnionPay virtual card, enabling its 3.2 million users in Hong Kong to make payment... Read more

Hong Kong Fintech Association Strengthens Ties With Shenzhen Amid GBA Expansion

Hong Kong’s fintech sector is positioning itself for substantial growth in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), capitalising o... Read more

Thredd Powers LianLian Globals Virtual Card Expansion In APAC

Thredd, a global payments processor, has successfully launched LianLian Global’s virtual card programme in the APAC m... Read more