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USDC-Issuer Circle Plans Payment Network to Process Transactions via Stablecoins
With the CPN, Circle aims to offer a cross-border payment solution that is cost effective, swift, compliant, and transparent. It could be of help to global suppliers, small merchants, content creators, and remittance recipients.
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Vivo Watch 5 With 1.43-Inch AMOLED Screen, Up to 22 Days Battery Life Launched: Price, Features
Vivo Watch 5 was launched in China on Monday alongside the Vivo X200 Ultra and the Vivo X200s handsets. The smartwatch comes with a 1.43-inch, round AMOLED screen and is claimed to offer up to 22 hours of battery life. It has several AI-backed features and runs on BlueOS 2.0 out-of-the-box. The watch is said to support a 30-second blood pressure ri...
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No Plan To Levy GST On UPI Transactions Over Rs 2,000: Finance Ministry
The Finance Ministry on Friday made it clear that the government is not considering any proposal to levy Goods and Services Tax (GST) on UPI transactions over Rs 2,000.
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PhonePe UPI Circle Feature With Seamless Payment Authorisation Launched in India
PhonePe UPI Circle feature was launched in India on Tuesday, enabling primary users to authorise secondary users for payments even if they do not have their own bank accounts. Developed by NPCI, UPI Circle aims to broaden UPI usage and allow supervised spending. Here's everything you need to know about how PhonePe UPI Circle works.
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NPCI Targets 300 Million New Users for UPI Payments Platform
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) aims to draw an additional 200 million to 300 million Indians to UPI to “break their cash memory”. The outfit is piloting vision recognition technology to encourage higher UPI usage in parking payments, he added.
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UPI Services Hit by Another Outage, NPCI Says ‘Working to Resolve the Issue’
UPI (Unified Payments Interface) services in India were severely disrupted this Saturday morning, leaving users incapable of making digital transactions, the third time within a month. The snag hits individuals and businesses across the country, disrupting an important daily service for smooth money transfers, which has become a common feature in I...
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UPI Payments Hit A Snag: Third Outage In A Month Leaves Users In A Bind
UPI Payments Down Today: UPI experienced a major disruption, affecting digital transactions nationwide. Users reported issues with Google Pay, Paytm, and other platforms, marking the third outage in recent days.
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"I Know You Want My Blood But...": Pinarayi Vijayan As Daughter Faces Fraud Case
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said neither he nor his party is taking seriously the Serious Fraud Investigation Office's action against his daughter in the "illegal payment" scandal and that it does not affect him in any way.
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Mastercard, Kraken Team Up to Scale Card-Based Crypto Spending in UK, Europe
Mastercard has teamed up with Kraken to enable card-based crypto payments for day-to-day purchases. In the coming weeks, Kraken will be launching physical and digital debit cards to facilitate payments through crypto.
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Binance Partners Worldpay to Bring Fiat-to-Crypto Payments via Apple Pay and Google Pay
Binance has partnered with Worldpay to make digital assets more accessible via widely used payment platforms. Through this collaboration, Binance users will be able to purchase cryptocurrencies using their Apple Pay and Google Pay accounts.
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Kazakhstan and UAE Central Banks Sign MoU to Collaborate on VDA Regulations, CBDCs
The National Bank of Kazakhstan and the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) have signed an MoU to collaborate on fintech, cybersecurity, and CBDCs, focusing on how UAE's financial hubs leverage blockchain and crypto for payments and transactions.
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PM Modi Offers Linking UPI With Payment Systems Of BIMSTEC Nations
Seeking to impart fresh impetus to the BIMSTEC grouping, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday proposed linking India's UPI with the payment systems of the member nations, a move that could boost trade, business and tourism within the region.
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Ahead of Google Pixel 10 Launch, Google Pixel 9 Price Gets Sharp Cut; Save Thousands Now
You can reduce the Pixel 9 price by another substantial amount depending on your payment option. According to Amazon, you can get 5% back with Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card. This applies to Prime members, while others get 3% back and it is not applicable on EMI orders and Amazon business transactions. Another bank offer can get you a flat Rs 37...
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UPI Payments Stop Working For Many Users, Second Outage In A Week
The Unified Payment Interface or UPI was down again for many users today -- the second time in a week.
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Sony Online Store Begins Accepting USDC via Crypto.com Pay in Singapore
Sony Electronics has teamed up with Crypto.com to accept USDC payments in Singapore. The development aligns with the tech giant’s efforts to keep up with Web3-focussed fintech advancements, its announcement said.
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USDC-Issuer Circle Plans Payment Network to Process Transactions via Stablecoins
With the CPN, Circle aims to offer a cross-border payment solution that is cost effective, swift, compliant, and transparent. It could be of help to global suppliers, small merchants, content creators, and remittance recipients.
-
Vivo Watch 5 With 1.43-Inch AMOLED Screen, Up to 22 Days Battery Life Launched: Price, Features
Vivo Watch 5 was launched in China on Monday alongside the Vivo X200 Ultra and the Vivo X200s handsets. The smartwatch comes with a 1.43-inch, round AMOLED screen and is claimed to offer up to 22 hours of battery life. It has several AI-backed features and runs on BlueOS 2.0 out-of-the-box. The watch is said to support a 30-second blood pressure ri...
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No Plan To Levy GST On UPI Transactions Over Rs 2,000: Finance Ministry
The Finance Ministry on Friday made it clear that the government is not considering any proposal to levy Goods and Services Tax (GST) on UPI transactions over Rs 2,000.
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PhonePe UPI Circle Feature With Seamless Payment Authorisation Launched in India
PhonePe UPI Circle feature was launched in India on Tuesday, enabling primary users to authorise secondary users for payments even if they do not have their own bank accounts. Developed by NPCI, UPI Circle aims to broaden UPI usage and allow supervised spending. Here's everything you need to know about how PhonePe UPI Circle works.
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NPCI Targets 300 Million New Users for UPI Payments Platform
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) aims to draw an additional 200 million to 300 million Indians to UPI to “break their cash memory”. The outfit is piloting vision recognition technology to encourage higher UPI usage in parking payments, he added.
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UPI Services Hit by Another Outage, NPCI Says ‘Working to Resolve the Issue’
UPI (Unified Payments Interface) services in India were severely disrupted this Saturday morning, leaving users incapable of making digital transactions, the third time within a month. The snag hits individuals and businesses across the country, disrupting an important daily service for smooth money transfers, which has become a common feature in I...
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UPI Payments Hit A Snag: Third Outage In A Month Leaves Users In A Bind
UPI Payments Down Today: UPI experienced a major disruption, affecting digital transactions nationwide. Users reported issues with Google Pay, Paytm, and other platforms, marking the third outage in recent days.
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"I Know You Want My Blood But...": Pinarayi Vijayan As Daughter Faces Fraud Case
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said neither he nor his party is taking seriously the Serious Fraud Investigation Office's action against his daughter in the "illegal payment" scandal and that it does not affect him in any way.
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Mastercard, Kraken Team Up to Scale Card-Based Crypto Spending in UK, Europe
Mastercard has teamed up with Kraken to enable card-based crypto payments for day-to-day purchases. In the coming weeks, Kraken will be launching physical and digital debit cards to facilitate payments through crypto.
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Binance Partners Worldpay to Bring Fiat-to-Crypto Payments via Apple Pay and Google Pay
Binance has partnered with Worldpay to make digital assets more accessible via widely used payment platforms. Through this collaboration, Binance users will be able to purchase cryptocurrencies using their Apple Pay and Google Pay accounts.
-
Kazakhstan and UAE Central Banks Sign MoU to Collaborate on VDA Regulations, CBDCs
The National Bank of Kazakhstan and the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) have signed an MoU to collaborate on fintech, cybersecurity, and CBDCs, focusing on how UAE's financial hubs leverage blockchain and crypto for payments and transactions.
-
PM Modi Offers Linking UPI With Payment Systems Of BIMSTEC Nations
Seeking to impart fresh impetus to the BIMSTEC grouping, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday proposed linking India's UPI with the payment systems of the member nations, a move that could boost trade, business and tourism within the region.
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Ahead of Google Pixel 10 Launch, Google Pixel 9 Price Gets Sharp Cut; Save Thousands Now
You can reduce the Pixel 9 price by another substantial amount depending on your payment option. According to Amazon, you can get 5% back with Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card. This applies to Prime members, while others get 3% back and it is not applicable on EMI orders and Amazon business transactions. Another bank offer can get you a flat Rs 37...
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UPI Payments Stop Working For Many Users, Second Outage In A Week
The Unified Payment Interface or UPI was down again for many users today -- the second time in a week.
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Sony Online Store Begins Accepting USDC via Crypto.com Pay in Singapore
Sony Electronics has teamed up with Crypto.com to accept USDC payments in Singapore. The development aligns with the tech giant’s efforts to keep up with Web3-focussed fintech advancements, its announcement said.
