Cashless: Fintech, CBDC and AI at the speed of Asia

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Fintech’s Resurgence: Capturing 50% of Alt. Lending, 45% of Int'l Payments
New money is coming in and fintech
AI at Work: Global South Outpaces West, India Takes First
Broad adoption in emerging markets shows optimism.
How AI Transforms Payments: Not What You Expect
AI reshapes access to payment rails, not the rails themselves.
Mobile Wallets Fuel the World's "Cashless" Boom with Asia Leading
This is my daily post.

June 2025

US Stablecoins Threaten Digital Euro, BIS Says, Fail as Money
Stablecoins have many positives, but the hype downplays the negatives
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Banks Lose Deposits as Neobanks Surge
A few years ago incumbents thought this was impossible. They were wrong!
Citi: West Rushes to Catch Asia's Decade-Long RTP Boom
I'm glad to see the West copying tech that is "Made in Asia."
Barbarians at the Gate: US Stablecoins Challenge the Digital Euro
The digital euro and MiCA regulations are key parts of the EU's defense
BIS 2025 Annual Report: Why Stablecoins Fail as Money
The BIS should remember that "Perfect is the enemy of good."
Tokenization & Stablecoins Fail Without Liquidity
Why do so few bother even to mention that liquidity is key?
Top Mobile Banking Trends for 2025 and AI’s Risky Half-Truths
Why 80% of AI Users Aren’t Profiting Yet in 2025
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The Future of Mobile Banking: The Top 18 Trends for 2025
Mobile is now the primary expression of a bank's brand
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