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AI website builder Lovable fuels rise in phishing & scams
Malware

AI website builder Lovable fuels rise in phishing & scams

Cybercriminals exploit AI website builder Lovable to swiftly create phishing and scam sites, lowering barriers for digital crime, warns cybersecurity firm Proofpoint.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Task scams cost jobseekers millions as Trend Micro warns of surge
Crypto

Task scams cost jobseekers millions as Trend Micro warns of surge

Task scams have cost jobseekers millions, with Trend Micro warning of a surge in frauds using fake jobs to trick victims into losing thousands of dollars.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Digital apps top choice for Asia Pacific youth remittances
Crypto

Digital apps top choice for Asia Pacific youth remittances

Over 74% of Asia Pacific youth prefer digital apps for remittances, valuing speed and trust over fees, reveals Visa's report covering 20 countries.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Canva teams with Boku to boost payment options in Asia, Europe
Crypto

Canva teams with Boku to boost payment options in Asia, Europe

Canva teams up with Boku to offer localised payment methods across Asia and Europe, boosting access for users without credit cards.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Asia Pacific smart retail market to hit USD $198.16B by 2034
Data Analytics

Asia Pacific smart retail market to hit USD $198.16B by 2034

The Asia Pacific smart retail market is set to soar to USD $198.16 billion by 2034, driven by AI, IoT, and rising digital adoption across the region.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
Ant launches Alipay+ Voyager, an AI travel tool in e-wallets
Crypto

Ant launches Alipay+ Voyager, an AI travel tool in e-wallets

Ant International launched Alipay+ Voyager, an AI travel assistant in e-wallets, simplifying itinerary planning, bookings, and local payments across Asia and beyond.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Paynt acquires E-xact to boost North American payment growth
Crypto

Paynt acquires E-xact to boost North American payment growth

Paynt acquires Canadian payments firm E-xact to boost North American growth, targeting a further US acquisition by late 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital wallets stories

Interac opens e-Transfer network to more PSPs under new rules
Crypto

Interac opens e-Transfer network to more PSPs under new rules

Interac has opened its e-Transfer network to more PSPs registered under Canada's new Retail Payment Activities Act, broadening access and innovation in digital payments.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Ecommpay expands Asian payment methods amid USD $23.8T boom
Digital Transformation

Ecommpay expands Asian payment methods amid USD $23.8T boom

Ecommpay expands Asian payment methods, enabling merchants to tap into the USD $23.8 trillion Asia-Pacific digital payments boom by 2032.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
AMP Bank GO blocks over 1,000 mule accounts with new features
Crypto

AMP Bank GO blocks over 1,000 mule accounts with new features

AMP Bank GO has blocked over 1,000 fraudulent accounts in six months using a selfie video verification and numberless cards to enhance security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Exclusive: EBANX targets APAC with MPI licence win
Crypto

Exclusive: EBANX targets APAC with MPI licence win

EBANX expands in APAC, leveraging local expertise and regulatory compliance to link 100+ merchants with 200+ payment methods amid rising digital commerce.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
European survey shows payment trends, sustainability focus
Digital Transformation

European survey shows payment trends, sustainability focus

A Nexi survey of 28,000 Europeans reveals regional online payment preferences and growing demand for sustainable retail practices across the continent.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Digimune & ViaCarte launch Identicate cyber protection for banks
Data Protection

Digimune & ViaCarte launch Identicate cyber protection for banks

Digimune and ViaCarte partner to launch Identicate, a cyber protection platform offering Australian banks real-time identity theft alerts and financial fraud cover.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Credas launches UK's first reusable compliance wallet for property
Crypto

Credas launches UK's first reusable compliance wallet for property

Credas launches the UK's first reusable compliance wallet to cut property ID checks from 5.4 to one, speeding up homebuying with verified digital credentials.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Worldpay expands domestic acquiring services to Thai market
Crypto

Worldpay expands domestic acquiring services to Thai market

Worldpay has expanded its domestic acquiring services to Thailand, enabling local businesses to process payments with Thai banks and popular digital wallets more efficiently.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
Stablecoins, smart contracts and the rise of more intelligent cash
Crypto

Stablecoins, smart contracts and the rise of more intelligent cash

Fintech firms are reshaping finance with programmable money, using stablecoins and smart contracts for faster, borderless, 24/7 value transfer globally.

By Paul Quickenden • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025
Ecommpay wins award for innovative secure payouts solution
Crypto

Ecommpay wins award for innovative secure payouts solution

Ecommpay has won the Best Consumer Payments System at the PayTech Awards for its innovative payout solution enhancing secure payments to cards and wallets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Digital payments have flipped the script for Australian consumers
Crypto

Digital payments have flipped the script for Australian consumers

Digital payments in Australia now dominate eCommerce, rising from 34% in 2014 to 66% in 2024, reshaping consumer habits and financial services.

By Worldpay • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025