China and U.S.A. going opposite directions on CBDCs .... wonder why?

The U.S. Congress has banned the FED from creating a CBDC until December 31, 2030. https://www.cointribune.com/en/the-u-s-congress-hides-the-digital-dollar-in-a-housing-bill-banning-cbdcs-until-2030/

China just added 26 financial institutions to its digital yuan - e-CNY network to expand cross-border digital payments with players in Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. https://thenextweb.com/news/china-signs-up-26-financial-institutions-for-digital-yuan-cross-border-payments #global finance #DigitialCurrency #DigitalYuan #DigitalDollar #USA #China #CBDC #FederalReserve #e-CNY #CrossBorderPayments #DigitalPayments #GlobalFinance #Currency #CentralBankDigitalCurrency

Cross-Border Payments Speed Up, Fraud Defenses Lag

As Southeast Asia's payment systems turbocharge with initiatives like Project Nexus, a pressing concern emerges: can the region's defenses against scams and fraud keep pace, or will they leave billions vulnerable to losses, like Singapore's staggering $713 million hit in 2025?

https://osintsights.com/cross-border-payments-speed-up-fraud-defenses-lag?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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Fintech companies have entered cross-border payments by building closed-loop networks that bypass parts of the traditional correspondent banking chain, offering faster speeds, lower costs, and greater transparency.

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The Financial Stability Board identifies four persistent challenges in cross-border payments: high costs, low speed, limited access, and insufficient transparency. The G20 has made addressing these a priority.

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Cross-border payments are financial transactions between parties in different countries. They require moving value across separate national payment systems, currencies, and regulatory frameworks.

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Fintech enables cross-border financial transactions, reducing dependence on physical bank proximity for individuals and businesses.

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Cross-border remittances are costly via traditional banks. Fintech platforms offer lower fees and faster transfers.

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