12 However, it did not stand in the way of Pokémon Go subsequently being downloaded a half billion times. 13 In contrast, these kinds of mistakes in the banking sector could raise grave concerns about consumer data privacy and security and the integrity of consumer transactions data.
Likewise, coin demand in 2020 fell by 57 percent in volume and 60 percent in value compared to 2019. More accessible and more convenient e-payment options may have partly contributed to the decline, aside from softer economic activities during the said period. The expanded role of digital payments in 2020 is worthy of note.