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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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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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Global Liquor Giants Seek Rs 2,985 Crore Payment From Telangana
Alcohol industry groups representing Heineken, Diageo and Pernod Ricard have urged the southern Indian state of Telangana to settle $337 million in overdue payments, saying further delay risks supply shortages and threatens business continuity, a let
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Steak ‘n Shake Expands to El Salvador as Bitcoin Strategy Gains Momentum
Steak ‘n Shake is preparing to enter El Salvador after reporting improved sales tied to its adoption of Bitcoin payments in the US. The company’s visit to the country, which recognises Bitcoin as legal tender, aligns with its long-term goal of enabling cryptocurrency use across global outlets. The move follows an online controversy over an Ethe...
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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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Japan Enters Stablecoin Race With Launch of Yen-Pegged JPYC
Japan has launched its first yen-pegged stablecoin, JPYC, developed by Tokyo-based fintech JPYC Inc. Fully backed by yen reserves and government bonds, the stablecoin aims to modernise digital payments and settlements. The launch marks Japan’s entry into the global stablecoin race, long dominated by dollar-backed assets such as USDT and USDC, and...
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"Big Win For India, UPI, Aadhaar Models Used In Many Nations": Ashwini Vaishnaw At NDTV World Summit
Union IT and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that India's digital architectures are being endorsed and embraced globally, with at least 13 countries adopting the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
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"India Is Global Powerhouse Of Digital Financial Transactions": PM Modi
India today accounts for around 50 per cent of all digital monetary transactions - including those via UPI, or unified payments interface, applications - in the world, and dominates this space, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Friday night.
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'India Proved Doubters Wrong...': IMF Chief's Praise In Global Economy Meet
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva praised India's 'bold economic and structural reforms' - from revised direct and indirect tax laws to the mass rollout of a digital payments ecosystem - on the first day of a meeting of world financial leaders.
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Razorpay Partners OpenAI, NPCI to Launch Agentic Payments at Global Fintech Fest 2025
Razorpay and OpenAI, along with National Payments Corporation, are coming together to bring "India's first agentic payments" solution to the country. Using the company's payments stack, people will soon be able to search, explore, and buy groceries and other products directly through the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot. Currently, the ...
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Luno Pay Partners Scan to Pay to Support Crypto Payments at 700,000 Retail Outlets in South Africa
South Africans can now make everyday purchases using cryptocurrency at nearly 700,000 retail outlets nationwide. Through a partnership between Luno Pay, MoneyBadger, and the Scan to Pay network, consumers can pay with Bitcoin and stablecoins at major chains. Transactions are instantly converted, shielding merchants from volatility risks. This rollo...
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UK Fintech Firm Revolut To Launch Payments Platform In India, Aims 20 Million Users By 2030
London-based digital finance firm Revolut said on Wednesday it will launch its payment platform in India, its first foray into one of the world's largest digital payments markets, as part of a planned global expansion.
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Navi UPI Unveils Biometric-Based Payments for iOS, Android at Global Fintech Festival 2025
Navi UPI has introduced biometric authentication and a simplified onboarding process in India, claiming to be the first UPI app to offer biometric payments at scale. Users can now authorise transactions via fingerprint or facial recognition, eliminating the need for a PIN. The system uses secure, OS-native technology, keeping data on-device and enh...
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Qatar National Bank Adopts JPMorgan’s Blockchain Platform for Instant US Dollar Payments
Qatar National Bank (QNB) has integrated JPMorgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments platform to process US dollar corporate transactions in minutes. The platform offers 24/7 settlement, handling billions daily, and signalling growing institutional adoption of blockchain. Analysts say this move strengthens confidence in digital assets like Bitcoin, Ether...
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How To Make UPI Payments Abroad: A Comprehensive User Guide
With strategic partnerships across countries, UPI is steadily expanding its footprint in international markets.
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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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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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Global Liquor Giants Seek Rs 2,985 Crore Payment From Telangana
Alcohol industry groups representing Heineken, Diageo and Pernod Ricard have urged the southern Indian state of Telangana to settle $337 million in overdue payments, saying further delay risks supply shortages and threatens business continuity, a let
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Steak ‘n Shake Expands to El Salvador as Bitcoin Strategy Gains Momentum
Steak ‘n Shake is preparing to enter El Salvador after reporting improved sales tied to its adoption of Bitcoin payments in the US. The company’s visit to the country, which recognises Bitcoin as legal tender, aligns with its long-term goal of enabling cryptocurrency use across global outlets. The move follows an online controversy over an Ethe...
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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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Japan Enters Stablecoin Race With Launch of Yen-Pegged JPYC
Japan has launched its first yen-pegged stablecoin, JPYC, developed by Tokyo-based fintech JPYC Inc. Fully backed by yen reserves and government bonds, the stablecoin aims to modernise digital payments and settlements. The launch marks Japan’s entry into the global stablecoin race, long dominated by dollar-backed assets such as USDT and USDC, and...
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"Big Win For India, UPI, Aadhaar Models Used In Many Nations": Ashwini Vaishnaw At NDTV World Summit
Union IT and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that India's digital architectures are being endorsed and embraced globally, with at least 13 countries adopting the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
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"India Is Global Powerhouse Of Digital Financial Transactions": PM Modi
India today accounts for around 50 per cent of all digital monetary transactions - including those via UPI, or unified payments interface, applications - in the world, and dominates this space, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Friday night.
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'India Proved Doubters Wrong...': IMF Chief's Praise In Global Economy Meet
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva praised India's 'bold economic and structural reforms' - from revised direct and indirect tax laws to the mass rollout of a digital payments ecosystem - on the first day of a meeting of world financial leaders.
-
Razorpay Partners OpenAI, NPCI to Launch Agentic Payments at Global Fintech Fest 2025
Razorpay and OpenAI, along with National Payments Corporation, are coming together to bring "India's first agentic payments" solution to the country. Using the company's payments stack, people will soon be able to search, explore, and buy groceries and other products directly through the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot. Currently, the ...
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Luno Pay Partners Scan to Pay to Support Crypto Payments at 700,000 Retail Outlets in South Africa
South Africans can now make everyday purchases using cryptocurrency at nearly 700,000 retail outlets nationwide. Through a partnership between Luno Pay, MoneyBadger, and the Scan to Pay network, consumers can pay with Bitcoin and stablecoins at major chains. Transactions are instantly converted, shielding merchants from volatility risks. This rollo...
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UK Fintech Firm Revolut To Launch Payments Platform In India, Aims 20 Million Users By 2030
London-based digital finance firm Revolut said on Wednesday it will launch its payment platform in India, its first foray into one of the world's largest digital payments markets, as part of a planned global expansion.
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Navi UPI Unveils Biometric-Based Payments for iOS, Android at Global Fintech Festival 2025
Navi UPI has introduced biometric authentication and a simplified onboarding process in India, claiming to be the first UPI app to offer biometric payments at scale. Users can now authorise transactions via fingerprint or facial recognition, eliminating the need for a PIN. The system uses secure, OS-native technology, keeping data on-device and enh...
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Qatar National Bank Adopts JPMorgan’s Blockchain Platform for Instant US Dollar Payments
Qatar National Bank (QNB) has integrated JPMorgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments platform to process US dollar corporate transactions in minutes. The platform offers 24/7 settlement, handling billions daily, and signalling growing institutional adoption of blockchain. Analysts say this move strengthens confidence in digital assets like Bitcoin, Ether...
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How To Make UPI Payments Abroad: A Comprehensive User Guide
With strategic partnerships across countries, UPI is steadily expanding its footprint in international markets.
