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📣Vietnam🇻🇳: by the end of the year Russian citizens will be able to pay for goods and services via QR code Paid Members Public
📣Vietnam🇻🇳: by the end of the year Russian citizens will be able to pay for goods and services via QR code With the support of the Russian-Vietnamese bank VRB, VTB customers will be able to make payments through their usual mobileapplication. ▶️VTB’s main international branches are located in India�
😳Thailand🇹🇭: the Bank of Thailand (BOT) will impose daily limits on mobile banking transfers Paid Members Public
😳Thailand🇹🇭: the Bank of Thailand (BOT) will impose daily limits on mobile banking transfers The main purpose is to curb fraud. The limit set by the Central Bank is 50,000 baht (1,544 USD). In addition, banks will implement individual limits based on monitoring customer behavior during transactions. ▶️Gradual
🎉Promising integration: MetaMask🇺🇸crypto wallet to add support for Tron blockchain🇨🇳 Paid Members Public
🎉Promising integration: MetaMask🇺🇸crypto wallet to add support for Tron blockchain🇨🇳The service will begin supporting storage and transactions with TRC-20 tokens, the most widely used version of USDT stablecoins. ▶️The agreement between the companies is strategic: thanks to Tron’s strong presence in Asia, the crypto wallet aims to
🔝Iranian ambassador🇮🇷in Moscow🇷🇺stated that by the end of 2025, payments with “Mir” cards will be enabled in Iran Paid Members Public
🔝Iranian ambassador🇮🇷in Moscow🇷🇺stated that by the end of 2025, payments with “Mir” cards will be enabled in Iran According to local reports, 3 out of 4 integration phases of the payment systems have already been completed. ▶️The integration process will allow Iranian citizens (holders of “Shetab” cards) to
💣Hong Kong🇭🇰: CMB (8th largest bank worldwide)🇨🇳launches 24/7 crypto trading in the city Paid Members Public
💣Hong Kong🇭🇰: CMB (8th largest bank worldwide)🇨🇳launches 24/7 crypto trading in the city CMB International Securities, a subsidiary of China Merchants Bank, is preparing to take the lead in Hong Kong’s booming crypto market, whose value is rapidly increasing. ▶️The CMB International trading platform will provide 24/
⛔️Malaysia🇲🇾: Central Bank (BNM) raises compliance standards for fintechs and e-wallets Paid Members Public
⛔️Malaysia🇲🇾: Central Bank (BNM) raises compliance standards for fintechs and e-wallets The law aimed at combating money laundering and terrorist financing came into effect on January 31 of this year. However, stricter requirements have now been added for customer verification, transaction monitoring, and corporate governance standards. ▶️E-money issuers must now
🎉Thailand🇹🇭: Ministry of Finance, SEC and Ministry of Tourism launch crypto-to-baht payment system Paid Members Public
🎉Thailand🇹🇭: Ministry of Finance, SEC and Ministry of Tourism launch crypto-to-baht payment system The system, called TouristDigiPay, was launched today to support the tourism sector, which weakened after new travel restrictions were imposed on Chinese visitors. ▶️Tourist requirements: to use TouristDigiPay, travelers must open accounts with digital asset companies regulated
🙈Philippines🇵🇭: Central Bank prepares new rules for online gambling Paid Members Public
🙈Philippines🇵🇭: Central Bank prepares new rules for online gambling The regulatory push continues. This time, it targets e-wallets, banks, and other financial service providers, who must remove within 48 hours any links or icons in their apps that redirect users to online gambling platforms. ▶️Context: These restrictions mainly aim at