Tag: Digital Payments
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PH Firms Lose P4 Trillion to Fraud in 2025, TransUnion Reveals
Overview: A Critical Loss for Philippine Firms Philippine companies reportedly lost about P4 trillion in revenues over the past year due to fraud, according to a TransUnion survey. The findings, released by TransUnion Philippines, underscore a surge in fraudulent activity that erodes profits, disrupts operations, and threatens consumer trust. As digital channels expand, so do…
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Google expands consumer credit push in India with UPI-linked card
Google enters a rapid-fintech expansion in India Google is intensifying its foray into consumer finance in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital markets by launching a UPI-linked credit card in India. The move signals a broader push to integrate financial services with its vast ecosystem of apps and devices, aiming to bridge the gap for…
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Google Expands Consumer Credit Push in India with UPI-Linked Card
Google Expands its Footprint in Indian Consumer Finance Google is broadening its footprint in India’s consumer finance landscape by introducing a UPI-linked credit card. The move signals the tech giant’s ambition to blend digital payments, consumer credit, and a burgeoning financial-services ecosystem in a country with more than 1.4 billion people, where fewer than 50…
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Google Expands Consumer Credit With UPI-Linked Card in India
Google Expands into Indian Consumer Credit with UPI-Linked Card Google is widening its footprint in India’s consumer finance landscape with the launch of a UPI-linked credit card. The move follows years of growth in the country’s digital payments and fintech sectors, where a relatively small fraction of adults currently hold traditional credit cards. The new…
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GCash Unlocks Google Pay in the Philippines: A New Card-Free Payment Era
GCash Teams Up with Google Pay to Go Card-Free in the Philippines The Philippines just took a major leap in digital payments as GCash, the country’s leading cashless ecosystem, announces a direct link to Google Pay. With Google Pay now officially available in the Philippines, millions of GCash users can connect their wallets to the…
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WhatsApp and Meta Pay Hackers: $4 Million Explained
Overview: A Major Breach Across Meta Platforms In a high-profile security incident, cybercriminals managed to move as much as $4 million related to WhatsApp and Meta Pay. While the details continue to unfold, the incident underscores how attackers often exploit financial and messaging platforms that millions rely on daily. This article breaks down what happened,…
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WhatsApp and Meta Pay Hackers Paid $4 Million: What This Means
Overview: A High-Profile Breach Hits WhatsApp and Meta Pay In a striking case that underscored the fragility of modern digital services, hackers reportedly extorted a $4 million payout linked to breaches impacting WhatsApp and Meta Pay. While authorities and cybersecurity experts continue to investigate, the incident serves as a clear warning: financial services tied to…
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Visa bets on AI-enabled payments and stablecoins to reshape the digital card era
Visa’s next phase: AI-enabled payments and stablecoins Visa is evolutionizing how we think about cards, turning them from a simple plastic artefact into a sophisticated digital network. At the helm of this transformation is Stephen Karpin, Visa’s Asia-Pacific president, who argues that the future of payments lies in AI-powered rollouts and the strategic use of…
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Visa expands AI-enabled payments and stablecoins to stay ahead in Asia-Pacific
Visa Pivots to AI-Driven Payments and Stablecoins in APAC Visa is accelerating its strategy to reinvent how everyday transactions work by leaning into artificial intelligence-enabled payments and the use of stablecoins. Speaking to the press, Stephen Karpin, Visa’s Asia-Pacific president, outlined a roadmap that reframes what it means to “pay with a card” in a…
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Meet the COOs Behind Nigeria’s Top 5 Fintech Platforms
Introduction: The people behind Nigeria’s fintech growth As Nigerian fintechs surge to the forefront of Africa’s digital finance boom, the Chief Operating Officers (COOs) behind these platforms play a crucial, often unseen, role. While founders and CEOs set vision and strategy, COOs translate that strategy into daily operations—ensuring reliability, speed, security, and a superior user…