Tether backs startup SQRIL, the first real-time, crossborder Scan-to-Pay QR code payment switch for Asia, Africa and Latin America

SINGAPORE, Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stablecoin issuer Tether has invested in SQRIL (pronounced squirrel), the Southeast Asia based startup that provides a payments API switch for banks, ...

BitMart Integrates AEON Payment Network to Expand Web3 Mobile QR Payment Capabilities

Mahe, Seychelles, Dec. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BitMart, a leading global digital asset trading platform, today announced ...
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AEON Brings Scan-to-Pay Crypto Payments to X Layer, Expanding Real-World Adoption Across Emerging Markets

AEON, the foundational payment and settlement layer built for the new AI economy, today announced a strategic integration with X Layer, the high-performance Ethereum Layer 2 network developed by OKX.
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Quishing scams surge as criminals target older adults

Quishing,” or QR-code phishing, is emerging as a fast-growing fraud tactic. • Consumer advocates say older adults are among the most frequent targets ...