Turkey’s central bank is progressing with the second phase of their digital lira, reaching out to key players in the payments industry to develop and test new features. Could this be the breakthrough in widespread CBDC adoption? More: https://t.co/B0POOZMalI #CBDC

Nigeria is making strides in digital payments with the launch of its Payments System Vision 2028. Building upon PSV 2020 and PSV 2025, it aims to improve competitiveness in the global market and advance financial inclusion: https://t.co/wYzyA0yrPC #FinancialInclusion

Is the four-digit PIN becoming obsolete? The FCA is calling for unlimited contactless payments, effectively scrapping the current £100 limit. The move is a controversial one, as 78% of Britons express security fears: https://t.co/RmmjowAlcR #DigitalPayments #Contactless

Thailand’s card payments market set to hit $164.6B by 2029, driven by POS technology adoption. While ATM withdrawals still dominate (~60%), consumers are beginning to embrace the convenience and security of cashless transactions: https://t.co/g8U2UqGPQj #ContactlessPayments

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Are we approaching widespread stablecoin acceptance in the UK? The BoE and FCA are relaxing their previously cautious regulatory stance to embrace innovation. A multi-money system, digital infrastructure and a digital pound... read more: https://t.co/KwlwBDBJ0H #Stablecoin

Vietnam just launched a national crypto pilot programme – a 5-year initiative creating the country's first regulated digital asset framework. Learn more about the key requirements and implications here: https://t.co/ViIR4NiOaX #Crypto #DigitalAssets

Digital payments in Zimbabwe surged by 35% this quarter – attributed to growing deployment of POS technology, particularly crucial to the retail sector. This digital transformation marks a shift towards greater financial inclusion: https://t.co/XepkvsWi6Y #DigitalPayments

El Salvador’s new Investment Banking Law lets companies with over $50M register as investment banks. The move is part of Bukele’s push towards a digitalised economy but is met by resistance from the public – 92% of whom do not currently use Bitcoin: https://t.co/Tg5YCpjrUs

ECB reconsiders closed CBDC system strategy, investigating public blockchains for digital euro after US ‘GENIUS’ Act pressure. Key question remains: should countries prioritise security or speed in the digital payments race? Read: https://t.co/Ft4gGyJYc0 #DigitalEuro #CBDC

US seniors are embracing digital as 60% now prefer digital payments for healthcare services. Debit cards lead the way as total US digital payments expected to reach $3.8T by year-end, backed by government initiatives. Read more: https://t.co/jBwTkEFfST #DigitalPayments

Hong Kong’s stablecoin plans hit pause as HKMA delays licensing to 2026. Only a few licences will be issued, sparking fierce competition. The city’s digital revolution is on hold, for now, but at what cost to its competitive edge? Read: https://t.co/sb2jm5q6h7 #Stablecoin

Rwanda's digital franc in the works? CBDC could launch this September, following Nigeria's e-Naira. Central bank accelerating with retail ideathon and pilots as part of 2024-29 Fintech Strategy. https://t.co/1fbBUETRId #CBDC #FintechAfrica

India's financial inclusion jumped 24% since 2021 - one of the world's biggest transformations in financial access. 560M Indians now have bank accounts through PMJDY (50%+ women). Read more for the opportunities and challenges ahead: https://t.co/3FZ59WUfXC

India and Philippines forge strategic partnership to reshape APAC digital infrastructure. Focus on digital governance, financial inclusion and joint research through 2028. Comes at critical time with Trump tariffs and ASEAN 2026 summit ahead: https://t.co/jUlwdvMxtp #APAC

UAE's central bank launches blockchain-powered Digital Dirham CBDC by year-end, built for cross-border payments and automated transactions. The move supports the UAE’s 2031 digital vision to lead in global digital payments: https://t.co/K5pJ0nqCVD #CBDC #CrossBorderPayments

Vietnam’s central bank logged 12B cashless payments in H1 2025, a 40% surge placing the country second globally behind China. Local incentives are predicted to drive growth beyond the previous record of 17.7B by year-end: https://t.co/S9POVSYIrt #DigitalPayments #FinTech

Gen X grew up with digital banking but still favour cards over mobile wallets. Despite their tech familiarity, security concerns about hidden fees and fraud keep them cautious. They'll innovate - but only when trust is earned. Discover more: https://t.co/RXmvGuZ6NN

Payment modernisation is not optional in 2025. With SEPA Instant Payments and ISO 20022 deadlines looming - EMEA banks face complexity, as their biggest challenge. Discover more: https://t.co/4uPFyGlnof #ISO20022 #SEPAInstantPayment

The FCA will formally regulate BNPL from July 2026. Lenders must assess affordability and support borrowers in difficulty alongside using existing rules like Consumer Duty. 10.9M+ UK adults used BNPL last year. Learn more about this big shift: https://t.co/yYMk26ekNW #FCA #BNPL