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Bank of England Pushes for Near 24/7 Settlement System for Tokenised Finance
The Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority have proposed extending settlement system operating hours to near-24/7 availability as part of efforts to prepare the UK’s wholesale markets for tokenised finance. The move could support cross-border payments, digital asset settlements, and broader adoption of distributed ledger technologies...
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Women Spend 42% More Time On Shopping, OTT, Messaging Apps Than Men: Report
Women in the 18-24 age bracket spend up to 47 per cent more time on commerce apps than men, making them one of the most valuable user groups.
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Mumbai Man Claims Another Driver Activated FASTag Using His Vehicle Details
A Mumbai man has alleged that his FASTag was deactivated after another driver activated a separate tag using the same vehicle details, raising concerns about security and verification flaws in electronic toll payment system.
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What Is Retail Rupee, RBI's Big Bet To Redefine How India Uses Money
According to recent reports, Retail Rupee has crossed Rs 34,000 crore in transactions nationwide. It works differently than UPI.
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Microsoft's $1 Billion Kenya Data Centre Project Halts Over Payment: Report
Microsoft and its Abu Dhabi-based partner G42 had sought commitments from the Kenyan government to guarantee annual payments for a fixed amount of computing capacity.
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Bengaluru-Based CEO Surprised As 6-Year-Old Son Learns Financial Literacy In School
The CEO said that the children will understand saving, spending and financial responsibility as basic life skills.
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Delhi's New Traffic Rules: Here's Why You Must Pay Fine Within 45 Days
The Delhi government has revealed a fully digital traffic challan system with strict deadlines, online dispute process, and strict penalties for non-payment to improve compliance and transparency.
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Bakkt Acquires DTR to Build Stablecoin Settlement Layer
Bakkt has completed its acquisition of Distributed Technologies Research to support its plans for a digital settlement layer. The deal combines Bakkt’s institutional infrastructure with DTR’s stablecoin technology and payments engine for round-the-clock settlement services.
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RBI Proposes 1-Hour Pause For High-Value UPI Payments: What It Means For You
UPI users may need time to adjust, but industry leaders believe that the time gap in payment will feel safer and more reliable in the long run.
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South Korea Plans Blockchain-Based Payments for Government Spending
South Korea plans to pilot blockchain-based payments for government expenses under a regulatory sandbox. The initiative aims to improve transparency, reduce misuse, and lower costs through tokenised deposits. The move is part of the country’s broader strategy to expand digital asset adoption in public finance.
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Scan, Pay, Forget: Is UPI Making You Spend More Every Day?
Through RuPay credit cards on UPI, users are no longer restricted to their bank balance as well. This changes spending power at the point of sale.
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RBI May Soon Make You Wait An Hour For UPI Payments Above Rs 10,000
Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday released a discussion paper that sets out four options for introducing extra layers of safeguards in digital transactions, which include a lagged credit for authorised push payments above R
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Stablecoin Transactions Could Reach $1.5 Quadrillion Mark by 2035, Chainalysis Claims
Chainalysis estimates stablecoin volumes could reach $1.5 quadrillion by 2035 under a high-growth scenario. The projection is driven by wealth transfer to younger, crypto-native generations and increasing institutional adoption. The report highlights stablecoins as a key driver of future digital payment infrastructure.
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Train Passenger Flags Tea, Coffee Sold At Double Price; IRCTC Removes Staff, Manager From Service
IRCTC also added that e-pantry services will soon be introduced on trains, allowing passengers to book meals in advance through digital payments and helping eliminate such issues.
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Coinbase Plans to Expand Crypto Offerings in Australia After Securing Financial Services Licence
Coinbase has secured an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL), paving the way to expand its crypto offerings in the country. The move comes ahead of new legislation mandating licences for exchanges. With rising crypto adoption in Australia, the development reflects growing regulatory clarity and institutional participation in the digital ass...
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Bank of England Pushes for Near 24/7 Settlement System for Tokenised Finance
The Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority have proposed extending settlement system operating hours to near-24/7 availability as part of efforts to prepare the UK’s wholesale markets for tokenised finance. The move could support cross-border payments, digital asset settlements, and broader adoption of distributed ledger technologies...
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Women Spend 42% More Time On Shopping, OTT, Messaging Apps Than Men: Report
Women in the 18-24 age bracket spend up to 47 per cent more time on commerce apps than men, making them one of the most valuable user groups.
-
Mumbai Man Claims Another Driver Activated FASTag Using His Vehicle Details
A Mumbai man has alleged that his FASTag was deactivated after another driver activated a separate tag using the same vehicle details, raising concerns about security and verification flaws in electronic toll payment system.
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What Is Retail Rupee, RBI's Big Bet To Redefine How India Uses Money
According to recent reports, Retail Rupee has crossed Rs 34,000 crore in transactions nationwide. It works differently than UPI.
-
Microsoft's $1 Billion Kenya Data Centre Project Halts Over Payment: Report
Microsoft and its Abu Dhabi-based partner G42 had sought commitments from the Kenyan government to guarantee annual payments for a fixed amount of computing capacity.
-
Bengaluru-Based CEO Surprised As 6-Year-Old Son Learns Financial Literacy In School
The CEO said that the children will understand saving, spending and financial responsibility as basic life skills.
-
Delhi's New Traffic Rules: Here's Why You Must Pay Fine Within 45 Days
The Delhi government has revealed a fully digital traffic challan system with strict deadlines, online dispute process, and strict penalties for non-payment to improve compliance and transparency.
-
Bakkt Acquires DTR to Build Stablecoin Settlement Layer
Bakkt has completed its acquisition of Distributed Technologies Research to support its plans for a digital settlement layer. The deal combines Bakkt’s institutional infrastructure with DTR’s stablecoin technology and payments engine for round-the-clock settlement services.
-
RBI Proposes 1-Hour Pause For High-Value UPI Payments: What It Means For You
UPI users may need time to adjust, but industry leaders believe that the time gap in payment will feel safer and more reliable in the long run.
-
South Korea Plans Blockchain-Based Payments for Government Spending
South Korea plans to pilot blockchain-based payments for government expenses under a regulatory sandbox. The initiative aims to improve transparency, reduce misuse, and lower costs through tokenised deposits. The move is part of the country’s broader strategy to expand digital asset adoption in public finance.
-
Scan, Pay, Forget: Is UPI Making You Spend More Every Day?
Through RuPay credit cards on UPI, users are no longer restricted to their bank balance as well. This changes spending power at the point of sale.
-
RBI May Soon Make You Wait An Hour For UPI Payments Above Rs 10,000
Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday released a discussion paper that sets out four options for introducing extra layers of safeguards in digital transactions, which include a lagged credit for authorised push payments above R
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Stablecoin Transactions Could Reach $1.5 Quadrillion Mark by 2035, Chainalysis Claims
Chainalysis estimates stablecoin volumes could reach $1.5 quadrillion by 2035 under a high-growth scenario. The projection is driven by wealth transfer to younger, crypto-native generations and increasing institutional adoption. The report highlights stablecoins as a key driver of future digital payment infrastructure.
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Train Passenger Flags Tea, Coffee Sold At Double Price; IRCTC Removes Staff, Manager From Service
IRCTC also added that e-pantry services will soon be introduced on trains, allowing passengers to book meals in advance through digital payments and helping eliminate such issues.
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Coinbase Plans to Expand Crypto Offerings in Australia After Securing Financial Services Licence
Coinbase has secured an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL), paving the way to expand its crypto offerings in the country. The move comes ahead of new legislation mandating licences for exchanges. With rising crypto adoption in Australia, the development reflects growing regulatory clarity and institutional participation in the digital ass...
