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Sony Bank Plans US Dollar Stablecoin to Support Game, Anime Payments by 2026
Sony Bank is developing a US dollar-backed stablecoin aimed at simplifying payments across Sony’s entertainment ecosystem. The project is currently under regulatory review in the US and is being built with stablecoin provider Bastion. Sony has already begun experimenting with crypto payments, including enabling USDC purchases in Singapore, signal...
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How to Pay Electricity, Water, and DTH Bills on Google Pay: Step-by-Step Guide
Google Pay remains one of the most popular choices because of its clean and simple UI, integration with UPI, and automatic bill reminders. Features like multi-bank support and detailed transaction history enhance the convenience factor. Paying your electricity, water, or DTH bill using Google Pay is a simple and secure process. Here’s how to do i...
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Why Japan's Vending Machines Make Travel Shockingly Easy
If you are planning to visit Japan, you will find vending machines everywhere! Here's why they will become your companion during your travel trip.
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Government Reportedly Mulling Stablecoin Adoption in Potential Policy Shift Even as RBI Flags Concerns
The government is assessing potential use cases for stablecoins in its upcoming Economic Survey for 2025-26, according to a report. Officials say the review may propose limited experimentation under a regulated framework. The move comes as India continues developing its digital currency plans through the RBI’s CBDC and weighs concerns around fina...
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Samsung Partners AU Small Finance Bank to Add Tap & Pay Support For AU Visa Credit Cards
Samsung and AU Small Finance Bank are coming together to introduce the Tap & Pay feature for AU Visa Credit Card users through Samsung Wallet. The company said that this allows people to make credit card payments directly from their Galaxy smartphones, without having to carry cards in physical form. This comes as part of the slew of new features th...
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Paytm Rolls Out Hide Payments Feature to Manage Transaction Visibility: How to Use
Paytm is rolling out a new Hide Payments feature, which allows users to move certain transactions out of the primary transaction view. As per the company, it is a more private and personalised way to manage digital payments. Transactions that are marked as hidden are not deleted or altered, but remain in a separate protected section. Hidden transac...
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International Tourists In Bali Can Now Pay Everywhere With A Single Digital Wallet
If you are travelling to Bali, you can now use a single digital wallet linked to QR codes for payments at restaurants, shops, and attractions. The new Tourist Travel Pack simplifies checkouts, makes beach days more enjoyable, and eases your experience in local hubs.
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Setting UPI Payment Limits: How to Limit the Amount You Can Send Daily for Safety
UPI has made digital payments effortless in India, but its simplicity can sometimes lead to overspending or increased risk of fraud. Setting daily UPI limits helps users manage expenses and minimise losses from scams. Most banks allow users to set limits through their apps or NetBanking portals, while UPI Lite offers capped transactions for small, ...
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Paytm Revamps App With Cleaner Interface, Adds New AI-Powered Features
Paytm has redesigned its mobile app with a cleaner interface and new artificial intelligence (AI) features to make payments and financial management easier. The update adds tools to track spending, categorise transactions, and search payment history more efficiently. Users can now view all linked bank balances, use Magic Paste for faster transfers,...
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Crypto Firms Form Global Alliance to Standardise Stablecoin Payments
A group of major blockchain organisations, including Solana Foundation, Polygon Labs, Stellar Development Foundation, and Fireblocks, has launched the Blockchain Payments Alliance to improve interoperability and compliance across stablecoin payments. The collaboration seeks to create unified standards for digital transactions, reduce fragmentation ...
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'Killed My Doctor Wife For You': Bengaluru Surgeon's Message To Lover
Mahendra Reddy had sent the message to the woman he was in a relationship with on a digital payment application.
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UPI Transactions Hit Record Rs 27.28 Lakh Crore In October
Fuelled by festive buying, the transaction through the popular Unified Payments Interface touched a record high of Rs 27.28 lakh crore and 20.7 billion in value and volume terms, respectively, in October, according to data released by the NCPI
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Registration Deadline Extended For SWAYAM Courses, Check Details To Apply
SWAYAM, a government initiative, aims to provide equitable access to quality education by bridging the digital divide through 648 courses available in the July 2025 semester.
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Samsung Wallet Updated With UPI Onboarding and Support for Biometric Payments
Samsung has announced new updates to its Samsung Wallet in India. Now, the platform allows users to set up Unified Payments Interface (UPI) during the initial setup of their new Galaxy device. It also brings biometric authentication, eliminating the need for a PIN. The update brings improved Tap and Pay support in the country. The digital wallet no...
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Mumbai Taxi Driver's Innovative Gesture For Son's Career Wins Hearts Online
The traveller assumed it was for digital payments, but upon asking the driver, discovered it linked to the driver's young son's YouTube rap channel.
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Sony Bank Plans US Dollar Stablecoin to Support Game, Anime Payments by 2026
Sony Bank is developing a US dollar-backed stablecoin aimed at simplifying payments across Sony’s entertainment ecosystem. The project is currently under regulatory review in the US and is being built with stablecoin provider Bastion. Sony has already begun experimenting with crypto payments, including enabling USDC purchases in Singapore, signal...
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How to Pay Electricity, Water, and DTH Bills on Google Pay: Step-by-Step Guide
Google Pay remains one of the most popular choices because of its clean and simple UI, integration with UPI, and automatic bill reminders. Features like multi-bank support and detailed transaction history enhance the convenience factor. Paying your electricity, water, or DTH bill using Google Pay is a simple and secure process. Here’s how to do i...
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Why Japan's Vending Machines Make Travel Shockingly Easy
If you are planning to visit Japan, you will find vending machines everywhere! Here's why they will become your companion during your travel trip.
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Government Reportedly Mulling Stablecoin Adoption in Potential Policy Shift Even as RBI Flags Concerns
The government is assessing potential use cases for stablecoins in its upcoming Economic Survey for 2025-26, according to a report. Officials say the review may propose limited experimentation under a regulated framework. The move comes as India continues developing its digital currency plans through the RBI’s CBDC and weighs concerns around fina...
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Samsung Partners AU Small Finance Bank to Add Tap & Pay Support For AU Visa Credit Cards
Samsung and AU Small Finance Bank are coming together to introduce the Tap & Pay feature for AU Visa Credit Card users through Samsung Wallet. The company said that this allows people to make credit card payments directly from their Galaxy smartphones, without having to carry cards in physical form. This comes as part of the slew of new features th...
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Paytm Rolls Out Hide Payments Feature to Manage Transaction Visibility: How to Use
Paytm is rolling out a new Hide Payments feature, which allows users to move certain transactions out of the primary transaction view. As per the company, it is a more private and personalised way to manage digital payments. Transactions that are marked as hidden are not deleted or altered, but remain in a separate protected section. Hidden transac...
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International Tourists In Bali Can Now Pay Everywhere With A Single Digital Wallet
If you are travelling to Bali, you can now use a single digital wallet linked to QR codes for payments at restaurants, shops, and attractions. The new Tourist Travel Pack simplifies checkouts, makes beach days more enjoyable, and eases your experience in local hubs.
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Setting UPI Payment Limits: How to Limit the Amount You Can Send Daily for Safety
UPI has made digital payments effortless in India, but its simplicity can sometimes lead to overspending or increased risk of fraud. Setting daily UPI limits helps users manage expenses and minimise losses from scams. Most banks allow users to set limits through their apps or NetBanking portals, while UPI Lite offers capped transactions for small, ...
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Paytm Revamps App With Cleaner Interface, Adds New AI-Powered Features
Paytm has redesigned its mobile app with a cleaner interface and new artificial intelligence (AI) features to make payments and financial management easier. The update adds tools to track spending, categorise transactions, and search payment history more efficiently. Users can now view all linked bank balances, use Magic Paste for faster transfers,...
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Crypto Firms Form Global Alliance to Standardise Stablecoin Payments
A group of major blockchain organisations, including Solana Foundation, Polygon Labs, Stellar Development Foundation, and Fireblocks, has launched the Blockchain Payments Alliance to improve interoperability and compliance across stablecoin payments. The collaboration seeks to create unified standards for digital transactions, reduce fragmentation ...
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'Killed My Doctor Wife For You': Bengaluru Surgeon's Message To Lover
Mahendra Reddy had sent the message to the woman he was in a relationship with on a digital payment application.
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UPI Transactions Hit Record Rs 27.28 Lakh Crore In October
Fuelled by festive buying, the transaction through the popular Unified Payments Interface touched a record high of Rs 27.28 lakh crore and 20.7 billion in value and volume terms, respectively, in October, according to data released by the NCPI
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Registration Deadline Extended For SWAYAM Courses, Check Details To Apply
SWAYAM, a government initiative, aims to provide equitable access to quality education by bridging the digital divide through 648 courses available in the July 2025 semester.
-
Samsung Wallet Updated With UPI Onboarding and Support for Biometric Payments
Samsung has announced new updates to its Samsung Wallet in India. Now, the platform allows users to set up Unified Payments Interface (UPI) during the initial setup of their new Galaxy device. It also brings biometric authentication, eliminating the need for a PIN. The update brings improved Tap and Pay support in the country. The digital wallet no...
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Mumbai Taxi Driver's Innovative Gesture For Son's Career Wins Hearts Online
The traveller assumed it was for digital payments, but upon asking the driver, discovered it linked to the driver's young son's YouTube rap channel.
