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Malaysian Islamic councils are deploying artificial intelligence and biometric technologies to protect zakat payers from cyber fraud, marking a shift from reactive to proactive security in religious charitable giving.
The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office urges regional economies to coordinate efforts in artificial intelligence, energy infrastructure and digital payments to reduce dependence on US dollar-based financial systems.
PayPal, which once led digital payments innovation, is now facing an unwanted $53 billion acquisition bid from Stripe and Advent International. The company's board considers the offer undervalued as competition and strategic missteps have eroded its market position.
A New York judge has rejected Zelle's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit by state Attorney General Letitia James, who alleges the electronic payment platform prioritised market growth over consumer protection, resulting in over $1 billion in fraudulent losses.
Alipay+ transaction values in Malaysia nearly doubled to RM824 million in 2025, driven by Chinese tourists adopting mobile wallets. The surge underscores digitisation's role in boosting tourism revenue.