The BSP is proposing a 12-month pause on new payment system operators as it tightens QR merchant identification and transaction-tracing rules.

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UK fintech investment dropped 64% to £1.8bn in the first half of 2026, marking a decade low. Discover how economic instability and AI affect the sector.

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Singapore and Thailand are deepening AI, digital trade, and payments cooperation as both countries prepare to shape ASEAN’s next phase of digital integration.

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Alipay’s AI Wallet and Token Pay are built for AI agents that can shop, book services, and complete payments with user controls.

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