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📢 South Korea 🇰🇷: digital residence cards for foreigners introduced Paid Members Public
📢 South Korea 🇰🇷: digital residence cards for foreigners introduced South Korea has launched a digital identification document that can be stored and used directly from mobile phones. The app, developed by the Ministry of the Interior, is compatible with both iPhone and Android devices. ➡️ The digital cards are available for both
👍 Colombia 🇨🇴: notable integration between Dutch gateway PayU 🇳🇱 and Google Pay Paid Members Public
👍 Colombia 🇨🇴: notable integration between Dutch gateway PayU 🇳🇱 and Google Pay In 2023, payment gateway PayU sold its global operations to the Israeli company Rapyd 🇮🇱 to focus on key markets such as India 🇮🇳, Southeast Asia, Turkey 🇹🇷, and Latin America. The region's growth has been remarkable. ➡️ In 2023, e-commerce in
😸 Japan 🇯🇵: Alibaba 🇨🇳 launches TAO, its international e-commerce platform Paid Members Public
😸 Japan 🇯🇵: Alibaba 🇨🇳 launches TAO, its international e-commerce platform It looks like Amazon and Rakuten will soon have some new competition. TAO offers over 3 million products across various categories, along with localized services such as customer support and personalized recommendations. ➡️ Payment Methods: In Japan, where PayPal is widely used, TAO
👍 Singapore 🇸🇬: Revolut launches joint accounts for shared financial management Paid Members Public
👍 Singapore 🇸🇬: Revolut launches joint accounts for shared financial management Revolut, which has offered comprehensive solutions for corporate clients in Singapore since August through its Revolut Business platform, now addresses the specific needs of individual customers with a new offering. ➡️ Context: According to a local survey conducted by Revolut with over
🎉 United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪: Apple launches Tap to Pay on iPhone Paid Members Public
🎉 United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪: Apple launches Tap to Pay on iPhone Apple has activated the Tap to Pay feature in the UAE, enabling merchants to accept contactless payments directly from an iOS device using debit cards, credit cards, and digital wallets, with support from local partners. ▶️ Device requirements: An iPhone X
⚡️ Qatar 🇶🇦: Central Bank Implements New Regulations to Strengthen Digital Banking and Improve Financial Access Paid Members Public
⚡️ Qatar 🇶🇦: Central Bank Implements New Regulations to Strengthen Digital Banking and Improve Financial Access The new regulations cover both operational aspects and licensing procedures. The Central Bank has reiterated its commitment to supporting fintech, promoting the creation of infrastructure and a favorable legal framework for the sector. ➡️ To obtain a
👀 Crypto.com 🇸🇬 teams up with Mastercard to revolutionize payments in the Gulf region Paid Members Public
👀 Crypto.com 🇸🇬 teams up with Mastercard to revolutionize payments in the Gulf region The Singapore-based platform has secured a Mastercard license and is set to launch its own crypto card in Bahrain 🇧🇭. ➡️ Users can reload their cards easily through the Crypto.com app, using e-wallets or third-party credit and debit
😱 Norway 🇳🇴 will investigate cryptocurrency companies and gambling operators for ethical violations ⛔ Paid Members Public
😱 Norway 🇳🇴 will investigate cryptocurrency companies and gambling operators for ethical violations ⛔ As part of a broader commitment to consumer protection and ethical governance, the Norwegian Sovereign Fund, with assets of $1.8 trillion, will launch a detailed investigation into cryptocurrency companies and gambling operators for possible violations of ethical principles.