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PANews reported on September 30th that Anchorage Digital will integrate Jupiter (an exchange and liquidity aggregator) on Solana into its institutional self-custodial wallet, Porto. Anchorage stated that the integration aims to streamline crypto asset exchange and DeFi processes within Porto and improve Solana liquidity by reducing slippage. CEO Nathan McCauley stated that this move is a key step in building secure, compliant, institutional-grade infrastructure on Solana.

The post Hong Kong’s Payment Card Usage Sees Significant Growth in Q2 2025 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Tony Kim Sep 19, 2025 09:11 The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reports a notable increase in credit card usage for Q2 2025, with transactions and circulation showing significant growth compared to previous periods. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has released its latest statistics on payment cards for the second quarter of 2025, highlighting a substantial increase in credit card usage. The data, published on September 19, 2025, reflects the ongoing trend of rising card transactions in the region, according to the HKMA. Credit Card Circulation and Transactions The total number of credit cards in circulation reached 22.8 million by the end of Q2 2025, marking a 4.2% increase from the previous quarter and a 14.6% rise compared to the same period last year. This growth underscores the expanding reliance on credit cards for various transactions in Hong Kong. Credit card transactions also surged, with 360.1 million transactions recorded during the quarter, an 8.3% increase from Q1 2025 and an 11.8% rise year-over-year. The total transaction value amounted to HK$268.4 billion, reflecting a slight 2.1% decrease from the previous quarter but a 12.2% increase compared to Q2 2024. Breakdown of Transaction Values The HKMA report detailed that out of the total transaction value, HK$168.1 billion (62.7%) was attributed to retail spending within Hong Kong. Overseas retail spending accounted for HK$91.2 billion (34.0%), while cash advances constituted HK$9.0 billion (3.4%). These figures highlight the diverse spending patterns of cardholders and the significant role of cross-border transactions. Debit Card Usage Although specific figures for debit card circulation were not provided due to overlapping brands, the statistics indicate a dynamic shift in debit card transactions. The total number of debit card transactions related to retail sales and bill payments increased by 6.2% to 57.86 million…

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