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UPI Hits Record 23.2 Billion Transactions in May

Regulators say the surge shows UPI has matured into a small‑value retail rail that needs stronger competition and fraud controls.

Sunat Launches National Lottery to Reward Registered Electronic Receipts

National Lottery Issues Limited-Edition Artist 'Scratch-Coins' for Scratchcards

Disneyland Pilots Cashless Pay at Select Outdoor Carts

Banco do Brasil Links Boleto to Pix Autopay for Recurring Bills

RBA Survey Shows First Rise in Cash Use Since 2007

Steak ’n Shake Adds $10 Million to Bitcoin Reserve and Unveils Conference-Themed Milkshake

Berlin Pushes Bundesrat Plan to Make Card Payments Mandatory Nationwide

Mexico Card Use Rises as Banks Plan Zero Interchange Fees at Gas Stations

Aluminum Foil Confirmed to Block Contactless Card Reads When Applied Correctly

FCA Removes UK’s £100 Contactless Cap as Major Banks Keep Limit in Place

Signage Confirms Volcano Bay Has Gone Fully Cashless at Universal Orlando

Consumer Groups Press Germany to Guarantee Cash Access as Cashless Shift Accelerates

Girocard Sets 2025 Record as Contactless Becomes Standard While Growth Slows and Security Risks Shift

Universal’s Volcano Bay to Go Fully Cashless on Feb. 25, 2026

UK ATM Use Declines Again as 2025 Withdrawals Fall 9%, Link Reports

Herefordshire Pub’s 5% Cash Discount Shifts Payments to Half Cash

EU Steps Up Digital Euro Drive to Cut Reliance on U.S. Payment Giants by 2029

EU Finalizes 2027 Cash Limits for Businesses as German Groups Seek Legal Safeguards

Apple Opens Apple Pay to Mainland‑Issued Visa Cards for Overseas Payments