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Luxury Cars, Rs 17 Lakh Linked To UAE-Based Criminal Seized In Delhi NCR
The Enforcement Directorate has seized five luxury cars, bank lockers, cash amounting to Rs 17 lakhs, various incriminating documents, digital devices and digital data related to a now United Arab Emirates (UAE) based wanted criminal.
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Bank of England Plans to Match US Pace on Stablecoin Regulation: Report
The Bank of England has pledged to introduce its stablecoin regulatory framework at the same pace as the United States. Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said the plan aims to balance innovation and consumer protection. At the same time, the Financial Conduct Authority has ended its four-year ban on crypto ETNs, marking another major step in the UK’s...
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Global Bank Messaging Network SWIFT to Trial Live Digital Currency Transactions in 2025
SWIFT will trial live transactions of tokenised assets and digital currencies next year. Banks and asset managers hope that by using digital units - usually blockchain-based tokens that represent a share of the underlying asset - trading can be quicker, cheaper and more efficient, including by cutting out middlemen involved in many transactions.
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Paytm Payments Bank Board Is Independent, Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma Says
The board of India's Paytm Payments Bank is independent and capable of addressing regulatory concerns, the chief executive officer of digital payments firm Paytm, formally known as One97 Communications Ltd, (OCL) said on Monday.
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PhonePe Announces UPI Services in UAE for Travelling Indian Users: Know All Details
PhonePe launched its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for Indian travellers as well as NRIs residing in the country on March 28. This service will now allow PhonePe users to make rapid digital transactions by scanning a QR code at retail stores, dining outlets, and other tourist attractions. The service is...
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Paytm Gets Third-Party UPI App License From NPCI as Payments Bank Ceases Operations
Indian digital payments firm Paytm, formally known as One 97 Communications, was on Thursday granted a third-party application provider license by the country's payments authority, which will enable it to facilitate payments after its banking unit ceases operations.
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Paytm Payments Bank Said to Cut About 20 Percent of Staff as Business Halt Looms
Indian digital payments firm Paytm plans to cut close to 20 percent of staff at its banking unit amid uncertainty over the unit's future due to a looming central bank deadline for it to halt most operations, two sources said.
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Mastercard to Explore Tokenised Bank Deposit Services as It Gears to Dig Deeper into Crypto
Mastercard is gearing up to launch its ‘Multi-Token Network (MTN)’ in its beta version in the UK in the coming months. With the MTN, Mastercard is exploring if the unit of money in an individual’s bank account could be transformed into a digital saving on the blockchain. This could open more use cases of digital money, the company believes.
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India, UK Discuss Crypto Assets; Focus on Robust Approach to Handling Risks and Vulnerabilities
India and the UK discussed international developments regarding crypto assets at the India-UK 2nd Financial Markets Dialogue t the India-UK 2nd Financial Markets Dialogue on Wednesday. Both countries' participants at the dialogue provided updates on recent developments in their respective banking sectors. They also discussed banking trends and emer...
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PM Modi Dedicates 75 Digital Banking Units Across 75 Districts
With an aim to promote financial inclusion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday dedicated 75 Digital Banking Units (DBUs) to the nation.
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Luxury Cars, Rs 17 Lakh Linked To UAE-Based Criminal Seized In Delhi NCR
The Enforcement Directorate has seized five luxury cars, bank lockers, cash amounting to Rs 17 lakhs, various incriminating documents, digital devices and digital data related to a now United Arab Emirates (UAE) based wanted criminal.
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Bank of England Plans to Match US Pace on Stablecoin Regulation: Report
The Bank of England has pledged to introduce its stablecoin regulatory framework at the same pace as the United States. Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said the plan aims to balance innovation and consumer protection. At the same time, the Financial Conduct Authority has ended its four-year ban on crypto ETNs, marking another major step in the UK’s...
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Global Bank Messaging Network SWIFT to Trial Live Digital Currency Transactions in 2025
SWIFT will trial live transactions of tokenised assets and digital currencies next year. Banks and asset managers hope that by using digital units - usually blockchain-based tokens that represent a share of the underlying asset - trading can be quicker, cheaper and more efficient, including by cutting out middlemen involved in many transactions.
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Paytm Payments Bank Board Is Independent, Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma Says
The board of India's Paytm Payments Bank is independent and capable of addressing regulatory concerns, the chief executive officer of digital payments firm Paytm, formally known as One97 Communications Ltd, (OCL) said on Monday.
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PhonePe Announces UPI Services in UAE for Travelling Indian Users: Know All Details
PhonePe launched its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for Indian travellers as well as NRIs residing in the country on March 28. This service will now allow PhonePe users to make rapid digital transactions by scanning a QR code at retail stores, dining outlets, and other tourist attractions. The service is...
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Paytm Gets Third-Party UPI App License From NPCI as Payments Bank Ceases Operations
Indian digital payments firm Paytm, formally known as One 97 Communications, was on Thursday granted a third-party application provider license by the country's payments authority, which will enable it to facilitate payments after its banking unit ceases operations.
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Paytm Payments Bank Said to Cut About 20 Percent of Staff as Business Halt Looms
Indian digital payments firm Paytm plans to cut close to 20 percent of staff at its banking unit amid uncertainty over the unit's future due to a looming central bank deadline for it to halt most operations, two sources said.
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Mastercard to Explore Tokenised Bank Deposit Services as It Gears to Dig Deeper into Crypto
Mastercard is gearing up to launch its ‘Multi-Token Network (MTN)’ in its beta version in the UK in the coming months. With the MTN, Mastercard is exploring if the unit of money in an individual’s bank account could be transformed into a digital saving on the blockchain. This could open more use cases of digital money, the company believes.
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India, UK Discuss Crypto Assets; Focus on Robust Approach to Handling Risks and Vulnerabilities
India and the UK discussed international developments regarding crypto assets at the India-UK 2nd Financial Markets Dialogue t the India-UK 2nd Financial Markets Dialogue on Wednesday. Both countries' participants at the dialogue provided updates on recent developments in their respective banking sectors. They also discussed banking trends and emer...
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PM Modi Dedicates 75 Digital Banking Units Across 75 Districts
With an aim to promote financial inclusion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday dedicated 75 Digital Banking Units (DBUs) to the nation.
