Payments

Jun
09

What is a Digital Wallet?

The term “digital wallet” is more popular than ever before thanks to the introduction of blockchain technology.

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Jun
04

Coronavirus has fast-tracked our journey to a cashless future, but will cash disappear altogether?

When did so many Australians fall out of love with cash? A recent survey of consumer payment behaviour from the RBA suggests it’s been a long time coming.

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Jun
03

China’s digital currency could challenge Bitcoin and even the dollar

China has begun a pilot program for an official digital version of its currency—with the likelihood of a bigger test at the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022.

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May
27

Facebook renames Calibra digital wallet to Novi

Facebook is renaming Calibra, the digital wallet it hopes will one day be used to access the Libra digital currencies, Novi.

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May
08

Blockchain to secure contactless payments

Blockchain, which keeps track of all transactions, makes an excellent tool for financial services, particularly contactless payments.

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May
08

Fintech revenues to reach US$500B by 2030: UBS Research

Fintech revenues are projected to grow from US$150 billion in 2018 to US$500 billion in 2030 according to estimates by UBS.

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May
05

Will COVID-19 bring about the death of cash payments?

Credit card comparison website founder, Roland Bleyer believes many retailers may decide to refuse to accept cash altogether once the pandemic is over.

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Apr
30

How China’s digital currency works

Using China’s digital currency could look a lot like other popular mobile payment apps like Apple Pay or Google Pay.

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