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Ali is a professional journalist with experience in Web3 journalism and marketing. Ali holds a Master's degree in Finance and enjoys writing about cryptocurrencies and fintech. Ali’s work has been published on a number of leading cryptocurrency publications including Capital.com, CryptoSlate, Securities.io, Invezz.com, Business2Community, BeinCrypto, and more.

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HSBC Partners with AI Startups to Enhance Fraud Detection in Payments

HSBC has announced a strategic partnership with several artificial intelligence (AI) startups to enhance fraud detection and risk mitigation across its global payment networks. This initiative aims to leverage...

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Apple Pay Integrates Crypto Wallet Support for iOS Users

Apple has announced that Apple Pay will now support cryptocurrency wallets, allowing iOS users to store, send, and spend digital assets directly from their devices. The integration represents a...

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Binance Launches Eco-Friendly Crypto Mining Initiative in Asia

Binance has announced a new sustainability-focused crypto mining initiative in Asia, aimed at reducing the environmental impact of digital asset production while promoting responsible blockchain practices. The project utilizes...

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Bank of Japan Explores Digital Yen for Retail and Cross-Border Payments

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has launched a pilot program for the digital yen, aiming to modernize retail payment systems and facilitate cross-border transactions with neighboring countries. The initiative...

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JPMorgan Explores Tokenized Bonds to Enhance Corporate Financing Options

JPMorgan is exploring tokenized corporate bonds as a means to modernize corporate financing, improve liquidity, and broaden investor access. By representing bonds as digital tokens on a blockchain, the...

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PayPal Launches Web3 Integration for Retail and E-Commerce Payments

PayPal has officially launched a Web3 integration platform designed for retail and e-commerce, enabling merchants and consumers to utilize blockchain-based features, crypto wallets, and decentralized application support. This move...

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Ethereum Layer 2 Networks Achieve Record Transaction Volume in 2025

Ethereum’s Layer 2 networks have reached a new milestone in 2025, recording unprecedented transaction volumes as developers and users increasingly adopt scaling solutions to alleviate congestion and reduce fees....

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Visa Expands NFT Payment Solutions to Merchants in Asia-Pacific

Visa is expanding its NFT-based payment solutions to merchants across the Asia-Pacific region, allowing businesses to integrate digital collectibles into their payment and loyalty systems. The initiative reflects growing...

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FTX Resumes Operations with New Compliance-Focused Management Team

Cryptocurrency exchange FTX has resumed operations under a new management team focused on compliance, transparency, and user trust. The move comes after a period of regulatory scrutiny and operational...

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India’s RBI Launches Pilot for Cross-Border Digital Rupee Payments

India’s Reserve Bank (RBI) has officially launched a pilot program for cross-border digital rupee payments, marking a significant step toward modernizing the country’s international remittance system. The initiative aims...

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Following a career as a photographer and video producer, Alice began working in financial services as an IFA in 2007. She began her career as an investment writer and financial journalist in 2009, working for a number of top financial institutions while obtaining extensive expertise writing for a range of industries and audiences. Alice went to St Andrews University to study English and Russian.

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Andrea Edwards has worked in marketing and communications all over the globe for 20 years, and is now focused on her passion – writing. A gifted communicator, strategist, writer and avid blogger, Andrea is Managing Director of SAJE, a digital communications agency, and The Writers Shop – a regional collaboration between the best business writers in Asia Pacific

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