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Japan finally embraces alternative payments

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18-Jan-18 Japan's smartphone penetration exceeds 70% and households using e-money exceeded 50% in 2017. Now, analysts are expecting a 20% increase in cashless payments as the labour shortage and a tourist influx drive money to cards and phones. [image: Nikkei Asian Review]

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Apple and Tencent reach deal to let WeChat users pay tips

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16-Jan-18 Apple and Chinese technology giant Tencent Holdings have settled their disgreement over tips, allowing users of Tencent's popular WeChat messaging app to resume giving monetary gifts to their favorite video-streaming stars and content creators. [image: Christian de Looper / Digital Trends]

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MOL introduces One2Pay digital wallet in Malaysia

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15-Jan-18 MOL has introduced the One2Pay digital wallet, the latest addition to a number of e-payment solutions in Malaysia. The system allows customers to scan a QR code to pay for goods using funds stored in their account. [image: One2Pay / Lowyat]

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