Latest News and Articles about UPI
India’s UPI Expands to Maldives: Fintech Power vs. Crypto Privacy Clash
India’s UPI Lands in Maldives: Fintech Dominance Meets Crypto Challenges India has made a significant move in its global fintech strategy by launching the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in the Maldives, a development that strengthens digital and economic ties with the island nation while offering a thought-provoking contrast to the decentralized world of Bitcoin and […]
Read MoreIndia-Brazil Tech Pact: UPI Adoption, Blockchain Potential, and Global South Digital Revolution
India-Brazil Tech Pact: UPI, Blockchain Potential, and Digital Payments in the Global South India and Brazil, two heavyweights of the BRICS coalition, have struck a historic agreement to supercharge collaboration in digital public infrastructure (DPI), artificial intelligence (AI), and other frontier technologies. Sealed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent state visit to Brazil at the […]
Read MoreRBI and Banks Launch AI-Powered Digital Fraud Detection Platform to Combat UPI Scams
Banks and RBI Join Forces to Launch AI-Powered Digital Fraud Detection Platform India’s digital payment revolution, driven by the explosive growth of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), has reshaped finance for millions, but it’s also unleashed a tidal wave of fraud. With over half of all banking frauds in FY2024-25 linked to digital transactions, the […]
Read MoreDigital Wallet Surge in Asia: Over 80% of E-commerce Payments, Cash Still Prevalent
Digital Wallet Adoption Surges in Asia as Cash Usage Declines The Asia-Pacific region is witnessing a significant shift towards digital payments, transforming how transactions are conducted. Over the last decade, digital wallet usage has skyrocketed, driven by widespread smartphone adoption, advancements in fintech (financial technology), and the rise of national payment systems that make digital […]
Read MoreIndia’s e-Rupee Faces UPI’s Dominance: Can It Compete?
India’s e-Rupee: A Digital Leap Forward or a Step Behind UPI? India’s e-rupee, launched by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) with fintech partners MobiKwik and Cred, aims to revolutionize the digital economy, but faces challenges competing with the established Unified Payments Interface (UPI). RBI launches e-rupee with MobiKwik and Cred. E-rupee aims to reduce […]
Read MoreRBI’s Digital Rupee Struggles Against UPI Dominance in India
Is RBI’s Push for Instant Payments Hindering CBDC Adoption? In Mumbai, trying to pay for your chai with the new digital rupee might feel like bringing a knife to a gunfight, as everyone around you swipes their UPI. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) rolled out its blockchain-based Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), the digital […]
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