- 21-Jan-2026
Singapore advances retail CBDC trials to test digital money
Singapore is moving retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) experimentation into real-world trials, exploring how digital mone... Read more
Singapore is moving retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) experimentation into real-world trials, exploring how digital mone... Read more
Singapore is fast-tracking PayNow for businesses to modernise payments, cut cheque use and streamline account-to-account transfers... Read more
Instant payment systems are reshaping fraud prevention as transactions shift from batch processing to real-time settlement. When f... Read more
Apple’s launch of tap-to-pay on iPhones in Singapore highlights a broader shift toward software-led payment acceptance, with imp... Read more
Holiday shopping has triggered a big jump in e-payments across Singapore, with PayNow seeing record usage as consumers increasingl... Read more
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) remains popular for everyday purchases, but tighter regulations and economic pressures are reshaping it ... Read more
Hybrid crypto-credit cards let users spend digital assets and earn rewards, making crypto easier for daily use but with some risks... Read more
Gen Z seeks digital-first, transparent and rewarding credit cards, with flexible cashback, travel perks and seamless apps driving ... Read more
Singaporeans will use a single, unified platform by 2026 for PayNow, FAST, GIRO, and SGQR, enabling faster, cheaper, and more... Read more
The digital currency wars are heating up in July 2025; governments are exploring digital versions of CBDCs to modernise payments, ... Read more
Citi Singapore has significantly advanced its digital wealth platform, resulting in a 165% increase in digital wealth transactions... Read more
Contactless payments allow consumers to make purchases by tapping a card, phone or smartwatch near a terminal. Digital payments go... Read more