The HKMA recently launched a pilot project called Cyber Hong Kong Dollar, a CBDC involving 16 companies, including Alipay Financial, Mastercard Asia, Ripple Labs, Visa, and HSBC. The e-HKD aims to test six potential use cases while results are expected at Hong Kong Fintech Week 2023.
Search Results for: Mastercard Asia
Rise of the Digital Yuan: China’s Lead in Central Bank Digital Currencies and Global Impact
“China’s digital yuan experienced increased usage at the Hangzhou Asian Games, where athletes interacted with the new technology. New language features were introduced, and the currency is linked with Hong Kong’s Fast Payment System. Overseas visitors can now open a digital yuan wallet using an overseas mobile phone number, and can ‘top up first, and use later’, for smoother transactions.”
China’s Digital Yuan Invites Tourists – Steps Towards Global Crypto Acceptance or Potentiable Pitfall?
“China expands the utility of its Digital Yuan App to include tourist-friendly features. The latest update allows visitors to pre-charge their wallets using VISA and Mastercard, driving China’s intentions to establish e-CNY as a commonplace retail option, marking a significant step in the evolution of global digital currencies.”
The Future of Blockchain: Balancing Innovation with Stability and Security
“China’s mobile payment giants, WeChat Pay and Alipay, have abolished the requirement of a local bank account for foreign visitors, enabling international credit cards. Meanwhile, royalty volumes for NFTs on the Ethereum Blockchain have significantly dipped, causing concerns about their sustainability. Banks in Korea are exploring CD tokens as a stable alternative. Crypto wallet, Zengo introduced a premium subscription, and discussions on security vulnerabilities in crypto are ongoing.”