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👀 Russia🇷🇺: Why has the fintech market stopped growing as before❓ Paid Members Public
👀 Russia🇷🇺: Why has the fintech market stopped growing as before❓ In comparison to 2023, in 2024, the growth of Russian fintech revenues was only 14%, which experts say indicates a "turning point". This became especially noticeable in the second quarter. Overall, the payments services landscape looks as follows:
😱 AuthID🇺🇸 releases whitepaper on deepfake threats in digital authentication Paid Members Public
😱 AuthID🇺🇸 releases whitepaper on deepfake threats in digital authentication A recent report by AuthID highlights the growing threat of deepfakes in digital authentication and the security risks they pose. 👀 Who are they? AuthID Inc. is a U.S.-based company specializing in Identity as a Service (IDaaS), providing mobile and
📱 Growth of Tap to Phone: Technology usage increased by 200% in the past year Paid Members Public
📱 Growth of Tap to Phone: Technology usage increased by 200% in the past year The Visa Tap to Phone technology turns a smartphone into a POS device, while the Tap to Add Card app allows users to add credit and debit cards to digital wallets by simply tapping the card
🤩 Minor "drops": Russian regulator🇷🇺 analyzes possible measures to prevent it Paid Members Public
🤩 Minor "drops": Russian regulator🇷🇺 analyzes possible measures to prevent it According to data from the Bank of Russia, approximately 80,000 people become "drops" each month. Of them, around 60% are young people between 14 and 24 years old. These minors face the same limits as
🎉 Mauritius🇲🇺: Chinese payment system UnionPay🇨🇳 announces the relaunch of its brand Paid Members Public
🎉 Mauritius🇲🇺: Chinese payment system UnionPay🇨🇳 announces the relaunch of its brand The relaunch aims to bring together local banks, media, industry leaders, and influencers to drive growth across various sectors. 🔣 Since 1972, China has been Mauritius' largest trading partner, with both countries signing a free trade agreement. 🔣 UnionPay introduced
⚡️EU: plans to implement VoP recipient verification for euro transfers within the SEPA zone Paid Members Public
⚡️EU: plans to implement VoP recipient verification for euro transfers within the SEPA zone The new regulation aims to strengthen security in instant payments. 🔣 How will the new regulation work❓— Payers will receive a notification if there is a discrepancy between the account number and the recipient's name.
🎉 Ukraine🇺🇦 and the European Cybersecurity Competence Center (ECCC) sign a Memorandum of Cooperation Paid Members Public
🎉 Ukraine🇺🇦 and the European Cybersecurity Competence Center (ECCC) sign a Memorandum of Cooperation The agreement was signed during the Kyiv International Cyber Resilience Forum 2025 as part of Europe's strategy to support Ukraine in the field of cybersecurity. ➡️ What does this agreement entail❓— The memorandum establishes cooperation in
🙈 Russia🇷🇺: The launch of Russia's CBDC has been postponed indefinitely Paid Members Public
🙈 Russia🇷🇺: The launch of Russia's CBDC has been postponed indefinitely Sanctions continue to exert pressure, while demand for the digital ruble in various market sectors remains strong. ➡️ Deptrans, in collaboration with the Central Bank and VTB, is conducting closed trials where participants have purchased "Troika" cards