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🙈 Russia 🇷🇺: Experts Predict Development of a National Stablecoin Could Begin in 2025 Paid Members Public
🙈 Russia 🇷🇺: Experts Predict Development of a National Stablecoin Could Begin in 2025 A possible alternative to the Central Bank’s digital ruble. ➡️ Initial Context: Stablecoins offer practical solutions for foreign trade operations but come with notable risks. One significant concern is that issuers can freeze assets in any wallet. For
📢 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
💪 Lithuanian experts from iDenfy 🇱🇹 patent their user data verification technology Paid Members Public
💪 Lithuanian experts from iDenfy 🇱🇹 patent their user data verification technology iDenfy has patented a unique method that combines physical and digital processes. Their Proof of Address service utilizes artificial intelligence paired with manual reviews to effectively prevent fraud. 🔣 iDenfy employs an in-house team of manual reviewers who double-check each process
🎉 Brasil 🇧🇷: Betano becomes the first operator to obtain the new betting license Paid Members Public
🎉 Brasil 🇧🇷: Betano becomes the first operator to obtain the new betting license On January 1, Law No. 14.790, regulating betting in Brazil, officially came into effect. The Greek-based company Betano was the first to secure its license and now operates under a renewed status. ➡️ To date, 52 companies have
📱Following the trend: Visa partners with Card.com for direct cross-border payments Paid Members Public
📱Following the trend: Visa partners with Card.com for direct cross-border payments Isa has taken a major step in expanding its network beyond traditional cards by simplifying cross-border payments. With this new service, funds sent to U.S. bank accounts 🇺🇸 will be available in just 1 minute. ➡️ Key Fact: In
👍 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
😱 Kazajistán 🇰🇿: 36 illegal cryptocurrency exchanges shut down in 2024 Paid Members Public
😱 Kazajistán 🇰🇿: 36 illegal cryptocurrency exchanges shut down in 2024 Authorities from the Financial Monitoring Agency (AMF) of Kazakhstan have ramped up efforts to close unauthorized cryptocurrency operations. In 2024, 36 illegal exchanges were blocked. ⏩ Context: Cryptocurrency operations in Kazakhstan are strictly regulated. Trading is only permitted within the Astana International
🎉 Ukraine 🇺🇦: British-Lithuanian neobank Revolut launches app in test phase Paid Members Public
🎉 Ukraine 🇺🇦: British-Lithuanian neobank Revolut launches app in test phase During the beta testing phase, Ukrainian users can manage 30 currencies, make fee-free international transfers, open free virtual cards for use in 150 countries, and register accounts with the Standard plan at no cost. ➡️ Revolut is providing services to Ukrainian residents