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美分析平台:新加坡商家次季收取近13亿元加密货币付款

今年第二季,新加坡商家收到以加密货币付款总值近10亿美元(约13亿新元),高于过去两年的任何一个季度。

3 Oct 2024 < 1 mins Read

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今年第二季,新加坡商家收到以加密货币付款总值近10亿美元(约13亿新元),高于过去两年的任何一个季度。

 

美国区块链分析平台Chainalysis星期三(9月11日)发布的报告说,新加坡接受加密货币为支付方法有日益增加的趋势。例如,新加坡加密货币支付起步公司Dtcpay就让商家接受加密货币。此外,Grab也开始允许用户以加密货币为数码钱包充值。

 

报告指出,对于零售支付系统已完善的新加坡来说,这个趋势相当有趣。

 

报告指出,这个趋势主要由稳定币的采纳带动。稳定币(stablecoin)是一种与法定货币或其他稳定资产挂钩的加密货币,旨在减少价格波动,提供更稳定的价值存储和交易方式。

 

在2022年第三季至今年第二季调查期间,由StraitsX发行的稳定币XSGD的转账金额,75%在100万美元或以下,25%的转账金额在1万美元以下,显现强大零售活动基础。

自2022年第三季开始,XSGD的转账额保持稳定,多数季度的活动金额超过2亿美元。

 

报告也指出,过去几年,一向由机构投资者主导的新加坡加密货币市场正出现改变, 零售和专业投资者的转账规模逐年增加。

 

报告说,这一趋势或与市场情况利好有关。此外,新加坡政府增加保护消费者条例的监管努力,给了零售和专业投资和更大的信心进入市场。

 

由于市场有明确的监管条例、加上商家也逐步采纳,报告指这些趋势预示新加坡有望成为数码资产主要枢纽,最终吸引更多全球企业和投资者。

 

Link to article:

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/singapore/story20240912-4703472

 

 

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Digital asset payment gets boost with Visa-dtcpay tie-up on cryptocurrency transactions

Explore how Visa and dtcpay are revolutionizing digital asset payments with their latest partnership. Learn more about their collaboration to integrate cryptocurrency transactions into Visa’s global network and the upcoming launch of the dtcpay Visa Infinite card.

2 Oct 2024 2 mins Read

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SINGAPORE – In a move that will help digital assets gain firmer ground in the payments sector, Visa has roped in a digital payment solutions firm to handle transactions in cryptocurrencies.

 

New York-listed Visa will integrate Singapore-based dtcpay’s digital payment capabilities into its global payments network.

 

The first phase of their agreement will be the launch of the dtcpay Visa Infinite card in the fourth quarter, the two firms said on Sept 18.

 

This card will allow users to convert digital currencies such as stablecoins into fiat at competitive real-time rates.

 

The fiat money will be used to make payments on users’ cards.

 

Under this deal, dtcpay has access to Visa’s 130 million merchants in over 200 countries and territories.

 

The companies will also develop additional global payments solutions aimed at ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals, businesses and consumers.

 

Visa and dtcpay said the partnership seeks to bridge the gap between traditional payments and digital currencies, and to enable merchants to accept payments from this growing segment of UHNW customers.

 

With developments in payment methods and platforms enabling seamless commerce across borders, the digital economy in South-east Asia is projected to hit US$1 trillion (S$1.29 trillion) by 2030, the firms said.

 

Various companies, particularly in Singapore, have been moving to add crypto as a payment option as digital assets and blockchain are viewed as having a role to play in the future of transactions.

 

In May, Singapore-based cryptocurrency payment firm Triple-A said that it had added American company PayPal’s digital coin to its offerings, as it moved to expand its reach in the United States and globally.

 

Earlier in 2024, ride-hailing operator Grab introduced digital currency top-ups in a tie-up with Triple-A.

 

Another ride-hailing platform, Tada, has partnered with The Open Network Foundation to allow passengers to pay for their rides with digital assets.

 

Ms Adeline Kim, Visa’s Singapore country manager, said:

“By combining Visa’s global reach with dtcpay’s Web3 expertise, we are empowering consumers and businesses who use dtcpay to convert their digital currencies into fiat and make digital payments seamlessly.”

Ms Adeline Kim

Visa’s Singapore country manager

Ms Alice Liu, chief executive and co-founder of dtcpay, said the move will create an additional digital payment avenue for businesses and individuals.

 

She said that it will also enable dtcpay to drive greater mainstream acceptance for digital currencies.