E-wallet stories
In emerging markets, users are increasingly treating crypto wallets as everyday money tools, with stablecoins helping fill costly gaps in payments.
Din ers in Azerbaijan will soon be able to scan, order, pay and tip in one go as hospitality firms adopt a shared QR system.
The new link gives US travellers a simpler way to pay in mainland China, where QR code wallets dominate everyday shopping and dining.
The chat-based tool aims to cut the steps between opening m10 and paying bills, as digital payments gain ground in Azerbaijan.
The service lets remittance recipients hold dollar value in 37 markets, helping protect balances from local currency swings before spending via Visa.
UnionPay cardholders in Azerbaijan will soon be able to pay at more merchants as Bir expands acceptance across its banking and eCommerce network.
New figures show shoppers are increasingly choosing digital wallets and BNPL, even as cards still dominate spending across New Zealand.
Fewer calls about missing parcels are easing pressure on support teams as Aramex's self-service tracking portal attracts 250,000 users in six months.
Users could let AI assistants pay and move stablecoins under authorisation, as OwlTing ties the wallet to its regulated payment rails.
Circles partners with Airwallex to plug embedded banking into CirclesX, letting telcos launch financial services across more than 70 markets.
Backing for Indonesia's digital payments push gives 01F Group a foothold in a market that could reach USD $1 trillion by 2030.
UK students could soon split tickets, taxis and shared costs inside one app as ZYMIX embeds Mangopay's wallet infrastructure from launch.
The report says ASEAN must turn national gains into a shared market as the region targets a USD2 trillion digital economy by 2030.
Children and teenagers can now tap to pay in stores using Google Wallet, while parents keep controls over spending and balances.
Shoppers in the Philippines now have access to Apple's contactless payment service across stores, apps and websites, with banks and merchants on board.
Merchants in Brazil and Mexico can now tap widely used local payment methods through a single integration, boosting checkout conversion across Latin America.
Its tokenised deposit push could gain wider reach after the Reno-based firm brought in a former Apple Pay and Cash App executive.
Australian OKX users can now move stablecoins instantly and earn up to 10% on USDG balances, as the group pushes into payments.
Hong Kong merchants may soon gain stablecoin payment and settlement options as the two firms test licensed digital assets under the new regime.
The app’s 3 million users will see no immediate changes as ownership shifts to Bolt Group, with the deal due to complete by June.
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