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Norway's cashless economy drive halted by new cash payment rules

Finextra

Norway's progress to become one of the world's first cashless economy has hit a roadblock under new rules passed by Parliament that oblige shops to accept cash payments alongside other mobile payment and card options.

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Vietnam’s Digital Economy Soars with Tech Adoption and Rising Incomes

Fintech News

Vietnam’s digital economy is rapidly expanding, reaching a value of US$30 billion in 2023 and projected to increase by 20% to hit US$43 billion by 2025. Growth drivers boosting Vietnam’s digital economy Vietnam’s digital transformation is supported by a number of factors.

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News & Views | Episode 177: Eligibiles New Conversations & Future of Digital Economy

The Fintech Times

While it may only seem like yesterday that Gen Z was the youngest generation with interest in the financial world, new research has revealed that Generation Alpha is now making its mark in finances as children and those reaching young adulthood are aware of BNPL and other digital financial offerings.

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Circular economy fintech Twig shuts down

Finextra

Twig, a London-based 'circular economy' fintech is closing down after failing to raise funding.

Economy 119
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New Study: 2018 State of Embedded Analytics Report

Why do some embedded analytics projects succeed while others fail? We surveyed 500+ application teams embedding analytics to find out which analytics features actually move the needle. Read the 6th annual State of Embedded Analytics Report to discover new best practices. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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Access digital assets and engage in the token economy with secure custody solutions

The Payments Association

Custody is a key entry point into the digital asset economy, which is steadily growing. Banks, crypto businesses, fintech, and others can leverage institutional-grade crypto custody technology to access the entire digital asset ecosystem, engage in the token economy, and scale new revenue streams.

Economy 88
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BackD Introduces BRICS Stablecoins, Leading De-dollarisation 2.0 and Emerging Economy Empowerment

Fintech Review

Bengaluru, India, November 12th, 2024, FinanceWire In a landmark move following the 16th BRICS Summit, BackD is set to launch BRICS-backed stablecoins, aiming to redefine financial independence for emerging economies. The BackD Vision BackD envisions a multipolar world where emerging economies achieve financial sovereignty and independence.