European Digital Identity wallet tender issued

South Korea deepens CBDC push – All about the new phase of ‘Project Hangang’

Project Hangang’s new phase connects digital currency with everyday banking systems.

Portuguese bank sign's storage is about to cash out

Time to switch back to paper and harvest that suddenly valuable RAM

Euroclear and Societe Generale Test USD Stablecoin for Tokenised Debt Settlement

Euroclear and Societe Generale-FORGE are exploring the use of a US dollar stablecoin to settle tokenised short-term funding instruments. The initiative aims to explore settlement solutions for non-euro transactions on distributed ledger technology (DLT). The partnership focuses on the settlement of tokenised US dollar-denominated Negotiable European Commercial Paper (NEU CP). The companies will evaluate the [...] The post Euroclear and Societe Generale Test USD Stablecoin for Tokenised Debt Settlement appeared first on Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH.

Visa Is Having a Rare Down Year. Is the Cash Flow Machine Finally a Bargain?

It's underperforming the market.

Ireland’s New Digital Wallet Turns MyGovID Into a National ID

The wallet exists because Brussels wrote it into law, not because anyone in Ireland asked for it. The post Ireland’s New Digital Wallet Turns MyGovID Into a National ID appeared first on Reclaim The Net: Free Speech, Privacy, Digital Rights.

Crypto for Advisors: Q2 2026 Digital Asset Review

Crypto for Advisors: Q2 2026 Digital Asset Review

An Abandoned Crypto SPAC Deal Highlights The Decline Of Digital Asset Treasuries

An Abandoned Crypto SPAC Deal Highlights The Decline Of Digital Asset Treasuries

Trump, Bessent preview new currency bearing his signature

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday showed off the new U.S. currency featuring President Trump’s signature, which is set to enter circulation soon in honor of the nation’s 250th birthday. Bessent reposted an image shared on Trump’s Truth Social account of the 100 bill, which bears both of their signatures, writing that it was...

Form 4 Peoples Financial Corp For: 6 July

Form 4 Peoples Financial Corp For: 6 July

SSNIT launches Membership Value Programme to offer contributors benefits beyond pensions

The programme introduces the SSNIT MVP Prepaid Card, which serves as both a membership identification card and a Visa-enabled prepaid card that can be used for transactions both locally and internationally.

CBN: Standard N100 note remains legal tender

The Bank, in a statement by its Ag. Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, yesterday, said the clarification became necessary following reports that some members of the public were rejecting the note. The post CBN: Standard N100 note remains legal tender appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Crypto Scam Playbook: 12 Red Flags Every Investor Should Know Before Buying Any Coin

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Vitalik Buterin-Linked Address Moves 7,000 ETH to Fresh Wallet

Vitalik Buterin-Linked Address Moves 7,000 ETH to Fresh Wallet: key Vitalik Buterin ETH transfer context, verified claims, market impact, and risk notes fo

For Your Fixed-Income Pot, Consider an Annuity That Behaves Much Like a Bank CD

For Your Fixed-Income Pot, Consider an Annuity That Behaves Much Like a Bank CD

Naver Pay tops S. Korean mobile payment market on rewards

SEOUL, July 5 (Yonhap) -- Naver Pay, the mobile payment service operated by Kore...

Why Opera-backed MiniPay wants Africans to spend stablecoins

The move signals how the stablecoin market is evolving. After years spent helping users acquire, hold, and transfer digital currencies, companies are now focusing on making those balances spendable in everyday commerce. For MiniPay, the card is an attempt to move beyond being a wallet and become part of how users pay.

Legal tender and electronic payments – can we insist on paying in cash?

When a tourist tried to pay for a burger in cash at a Tsim Sha Tsui restaurant in 2023, staff refused. The outlet accepted only cards and electronic wallets. The episode went viral, with debate raging over whether or not this is legal. After all, Hong Kong bank notes and coins constitute legal tender in Hong Kong under the Legal Tender Notes Issue Ordinance and the Coinage Ordinance, and the concept of legal tender is enshrined in the Basic Law (Article 111). What’s the use of having legal...

If EU leaders let banks write the rules, the digital euro will fail as public money

The digital euro is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to restore people’s access to public money and to realise a sovereign payment system in the digital age. Trilogue negotiators should not squander it by designing it in a way that serves the banking sector first and the public second.

Still Have A Rs 2,000 Banknote? Here's How To Deposit Or Exchange It

The RBI has said Rs 2,000 banknotes remain legal tender and can still be deposited or exchanged through its 19 Issue Offices or sent via India Post, even though the notes were withdrawn from...

JPST: Another Look At This Cash Alternative ETF

JPST: Another Look At This Cash Alternative ETF

[Photo News] Dollar-won trading goes 24-hour

DOLLAR-WON TRADING GOES 24-HOUR An electronic board at Hana Bank's Hana Infinity Seoul dealing room shows the dollar-won exchange rate on Monday morning, the first day of Korea's 24-hour foreign exchange trading system. The shift expands dollar-won trading from the previous 9 a.m.-to-2 a.m. session to a near-24-hour structure, with trading now available around the clock except on weekends and Jan. 1. (Yonhap)

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Attackers Exploit 'Ill Bloom' Vulnerability to Drain Over $5 Million From Cryptocurrency Wallets

Security firm Coinspect has disclosed a crypto wallet flaw it calls Ill Bloom, and attackers are already using it. The flaw is in how some wallet software generated its recovery phrase, the words that control the money. When that phrase is made with weak randomness, an attacker can work it out and take everything it controls. The firm has confirmed one coordinated sweep on May 27

Pak Tak Credit Pioneers FinTech "No-Trace Loan Query" System -- Committing to Zero Credit Rating Impact, Redefining Tier-1 Financial Standards with "Technology + Empathetic Service"

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 6 July 2026 - In direct response to the rapid evolution of digital finance, profound transformations in the credit market, and the escalating demand from clients for personal privacy and asset security, Pak Tak Credit, a premier licensed money lender in ...

The Fiat Money Maestro

The Fiat Money Maestro

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South Africa’s Smart ID Rollout Reaches 203 Bank Branches in Historic Digital Push

PRETORIA — South Africa’s digital identity transformation has hit a major milestone, with the Department of Home Affairs confirming that 203 bank branches across the country are now processing Smart ID card applications under a groundbreaking partnership with the banking sector. The initiative, which launched on 9 March, has already served more than 250,000 citizens []

Moving forward with debt sale, Chicago taps Bank of America as facilitator – City Bureau

The deal with the San Francisco-based bank is one step forward in the city’s plan to sell at least 1 billion worth of vehicular debt such as unpaid parking, speeding and red light camera tickets, in hopes of earning no less than 89.6 million. That’s roughly 9 cents on the dollar.

World : S. Korea's Fake Banknotes Post Double-Digit Fall In H1

SEOUL, July 8 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- South Korea's fake banknotes posted a double-digit fall in the first half amid a widespread trend of cashless transactions, central bank data showed Wednesday, reported Xinhua.

Six reasons OPay’s new security features give Nigerians greater peace of mind

As digital payments become part of everyday life, keeping money safe has never been more important. To help customers stay protected, OPay introduced two new security features: Emergency Lock and Safety PIN. These features are designed to help users take immediate action when they sense danger, thereby preventing fraud, theft, and unauthorised transactions before they [] Six reasons OPay’s new security features give Nigerians greater peace of mind

Sign up as a new Costco Gold Star Member and receive a $50 Digital Costco Shop Card*

TL;DR: New Costco Gold Star Members who enroll in auto-renewal can receive a 50 Digital Costco Shop Card* at sign-up. This promotion is only available through 8/2 at 11:59 PM. Costco offers members access to brand-name products across grocery, household, and seasonal categories, along with Kirkland Signature items, at more than 500 warehouses across the U.S. — Read the rest The post Sign up as a new Costco Gold Star Member and receive a 50 Digital Costco Shop Card* appeared first on Boing Boing.