Visa moves stablecoin prefunding into commercial use
about 7 hours agoBusinesses can now use USDC to prefund cross-border payouts through Visa Direct, as the scheme moves from trials into live commercial use.
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Identity systems and staff safety are under growing strain as six in 10 Singapore organisations hit by ransomware said attackers used AI.
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The consultancy will help the Sarawak state-owned airline align its visual identity, onboard sensory cues and passenger touchpoints as it expands regionally.
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The deal expands Anthropic's Asia-Pacific footprint and gives Singapore closer access to its AI safety and model-testing expertise.
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Eligible firms will be able to link stablecoin balances to Visa cards in over 100 markets as StraitsX expands beyond Asia.
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The renewed support pact will help the Korean parts maker keep ageing SAP and Oracle systems running while cutting annual maintenance costs by 50%.
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The shift towards agentic commerce could force merchants and payment providers to prove AI tools stayed within customers' agreed limits.
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