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Metaverse to place new demands on payment services - BIS

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The metaverse could place new demands on payment services that may be better met by central bank digital currencies and retail faster payment systems than by crypto, according to a Bank for International Settlements report.

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5 Top Fintech Trends Shaping the APAC Region in 2024

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In contrast to recent tech fads like NFTs and the metaverse, the focus on AI and ML is well-justified. Traditional financial institutions are showing a growing interest in digital currencies, a trend driven by market dynamics and technological advancements. billion by 2027.

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Flexible by Design: What Differentiates a Successful Payment Software Platform

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Why flexibility is vital Flexibility is vital in payments, given the dynamic nature of markets and emerging concepts like cloud, AI, metaverse , NFTs, and central bank digital currency. Traditional methods coexist with Open Banking and Web 3.0, fostering intense competition.

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Top 15 Fintech Events in APAC to Attend in 2024

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Japan Fintech Week 2024’s core event, FIN/SUM , will bring together experts from academia, the technology community, businesses, financial authorities, and central banks, to cover a diverse range of topics, including Web 3.0, Additionally, the event will explore evolving consumer behaviors and their impact on digital banking solutions.

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22 Global Fintech Events to Attend in 2024

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Themes in focus during this year’s event will include small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) banking, financial inclusion, payments, digital banking, digital currencies and electronic know-your-customer (eKYC). Fintech Summit Middle East June 26, 2024 The St.

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