"Inspired by India, Pix Just Celebrated 3 Years With Record-Breaking Success, Leading Latin America's Instant Payments Boom"
Britain Sets Out Safeguards for Accessing Cash in Digital Age
"Britain's banks and building societies should make sure customers can still access cash before closing a branch as more financial services move online, the country's markets regulator proposed on Thursday."
Reserve Bank of India Opens Talks With US, Hong Kong for Cross-Border CBDC Features
"The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has started discussions with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the U.S. Federal Reserve, and the international payment platform SWIFT to explore cross-border payments for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)."
Chinese Visitors to Singapore Can Use Digital Yuan CBDC
Today the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced an agreement with the People’s Bank of China to allow tourists from either country to use the pilot digital yuan, also known as eCNY.
Mastercard’s Breakthrough: Tokenizing CBDCs for Cross-Blockchain Transactions
"Mastercard has unveiled a groundbreaking solution that tokenizes central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) onto various blockchains, opening avenues for wider consumer participation in crypto ecosystems through established forms of currency."
Bankservafrica and Unionpay International Launch a New Era for Card Processing in SA
"In a monumental move for the South African card ecosystem, BankservAfrica has been appointed by UnionPay International (UPI) as its domestic on-soil processor to fast-track affordable, accessible and innovative card payments for South Africans."
Safaricom Ethiopia and Chapa Launch Business-Focused Payment System
"Safaricom continues to enhance the offering of its recently launched Ethiopian service. The latest innovation is a payment system aimed at entrepreneurs, businesses and government."
India’s Paytm to Curtail Low-Value Personal Loans After Cenbank Clampdown
"India's Paytm will issue fewer sub-50,000-rupee (about $600) personal loans, the digital payments firm said on Wednesday, weeks after the central bank tightened rules on consumer lending after a surge in demand."
Amazon Ends Acceptance of Venmo as Payment Method
"In a recent announcement, Amazon revealed that as of January 10, 2024, Venmo will no longer be accepted as a payment method."
Payments Boot Camp – Intensive – April 23, 2024
Glenbrook’s popular Payments Boot Camp® is a comprehensive overview of the payments industry, from the fundamentals to what’s new and on the horizon. It’s a fast-paced, focused, and fun way to get smart about payments. Who Attends Glenbrook's Payments Education...