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MAS responds to recurring bank outages with new safeguards and regulatory pressure

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), in collaboration with NETS Group, has announced plans to introduce stand-in capabilities for NETS point-of-sale (POS) terminals. This initiative aims to enable consumers to continue making contactless payments at retail outlets even during bank outages, serving as a direct response to the numerous disruptions…

Jul

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DBS launches blockchain-powered Programmable Rewards

Singapore’s DBS has recently launched Programmable Rewards, a blockchain-powered digital voucher solution. Directly integrated into the widely used DBS PayLah! app (serving over 2.9 million users in Singapore), this feature aims to provide simple, cost-effective, and highly scalable digital voucher rewards. While other established companies like Singapore Airlines and Starbucks…

Jul

Blockchain Research

Mastercard says stablecoins have a long way to go for mainstream payments

Despite the significant hype surrounding stablecoins, Mastercard believes they are not yet ready for widespread use as an everyday payment tool. According to Bloomberg, Jorn Lambert, Mastercard’s Chief Product Officer, the technology behind stablecoins is promising, with attributes like fast transactions, low fees, and 24/7 availability. However, these features alone…

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