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Binance says RedotPay diverted users in $605 million lawsuit

FILE PHOTO: Representations of Binance coin cryptocurrency is seen in this illustration taken September 10, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Representations of Binance coin cryptocurrency is seen in this illustration taken September 10, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Forum: Funds transferred through PayLah! went to different person

How PayPal went from Wall Street favourite to unwilling merger target

The company synonymous with digital payments got a $68 billion offer to be taken private by upstart rival Stripe and buyout shop Advent International.
The company synonymous with digital payments got a $68 billion offer to be taken private by upstart rival Stripe and buyout shop Advent International.

South Korea’s Naver to change ‘no foreigners’ button after discrimination accusations

Naver said that the setting was meant to give merchants control over whether to accept overseas cards.
Naver said that the setting was meant to give merchants control over whether to accept overseas cards.

Credit card outage hits convenience stores, other merchants across Japan

People enter an outdoor store with a tax free for tourists sign displayed on its facade in Tokyo on June 23.
People enter an outdoor store with a tax free for tourists sign displayed on its facade in Tokyo on June 23.

PayPal receives $68 billion takeover offer from Stripe, Advent: Sources

The offer, submitted earlier in July, is backed by about US$50 billion in committed financing from banks, said one of them. 
The offer, submitted earlier in July, is backed by about US$50 billion in committed financing from banks, said one of them. 

Negligent Malaysian e-wallet providers must compensate scam victims within 7 working days: Anwar

Under the framework, victims may also seek independent review through the Financial Market Ombudsman Service if they disagree with a bank’s decision.
Under the framework, victims may also seek independent review through the Financial Market Ombudsman Service if they disagree with a bank’s decision.

PayNow users to get unified QR payment experience with proposed upgrades

A unified payment experience for local users and tourists using PayNow and the NETS QR code is in the works.
A unified payment experience for local users and tourists using PayNow and the NETS QR code is in the works.

AirAsia is missing payments to some suppliers as fuel costs bite

AirAsia has also asked some plane-leasing firms to push back rental payments on more than 16 aircraft.
AirAsia has also asked some plane-leasing firms to push back rental payments on more than 16 aircraft.

Buy-now-pay-later for $4 bubble tea highlights Thailand’s household debt risk

The rapid spread of buy-now-pay-later installment plans — even for low-cost items like 106-baht (S$4) bubble tea - has caught the attention of Thailand’s central bank chief.
The rapid spread of buy-now-pay-later installment plans — even for low-cost items like 106-baht (S$4) bubble tea - has caught the attention of Thailand’s central bank chief.

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