What is a Digital Wallet?
The term “digital wallet” is more popular than ever before thanks to the introduction of blockchain technology.
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.
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.
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.
Blockchain to secure contactless payments
Blockchain, which keeps track of all transactions, makes an excellent tool for financial services, particularly contactless payments.
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.
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.
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.