“Anytap has officially launched a Visa-powered consumer payment card service for digital-first individuals across Asia Pacific, offering physical and virtual cards with built-in digital asset-to-fiat spending under the Anytap brand — starting in Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, and Malaysia.”

Boston, MA, June 29, 2026 — Anytap, a consumer payment card company, today announced the official launch of its Visa-powered card service across Asia Pacific. The service brings branded physical and virtual payment cards directly to individual consumers under the Anytap name, beginning with four initial markets: Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, and Malaysia.

The launch addresses a growing gap in the Asia Pacific region, where hundreds of millions of digital-first consumers lack access to a reliable, transparent payment card that supports both everyday spending and digital asset balances. Anytap is designed to fill that gap with a product built around simplicity, speed, and complete fee transparency.

A Growing Demand Across Asia Pacific

The global card issuance market is projected to reach USD 45.3 billion by 2035, with Asia Pacific expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 14.2% — the fastest of any region worldwide. Digital payment card spending volumes have climbed from approximately USD 100 million per month in early 2023 to over USD 1.5 billion per month by late 2025, reflecting a 15-fold increase in under three years.

According to BCG’s 2026 Global Fintech Report, Asia Pacific led all global regions in fintech revenue growth at 25%, driven by digital banking and digital payments adoption across Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Indonesia. Despite this momentum, a reliable consumer card product that bridges traditional payments and digital assets has remained largely out of reach for everyday users in the region.

Anytap enters the market as a direct-to-consumer solution built specifically for this audience.

What the Anytap Card Offers

The Anytap card is a Visa-powered product that gives consumers access to both a physical card and a virtual card upon approval. Cards are accepted at millions of merchants worldwide across retail, dining, travel, e-commerce, and ATMs.

Digital Asset-to-Fiat Spending: A key feature of the Anytap card is its digital asset-to-fiat spending capability. Cardholders can spend digital payment and digital asset balances at any Visa-accepting merchant without any action required on the merchant’s side. The conversion from digital asset to local currency takes place at the point of purchase, automatically and in real time.

Instant Virtual Card: Upon account approval, users receive a virtual Anytap card immediately, enabling online and in-app purchases before the physical card is delivered.

Mobile-First Onboarding: The entire onboarding process — including identity verification — is completed through a mobile-native experience with no branch visits or paper forms required.

Multi-Currency Support: Anytap supports multi-currency transactions with competitive foreign exchange rates, making it well suited to consumers who travel frequently, shop internationally, or manage income in more than one currency.

Full Fee Transparency: All fees, exchange rates, and program terms are published clearly and in advance. Cardholders always know what they are paying and how their account operates — a standard of transparency that has been largely absent from the consumer card market across Asia.

CEO Statement

“Asia Pacific is home to hundreds of millions of people who are digital-first, digital payments-forward, and deeply underserved by the existing payment card market. They deserve a card that works the way they do — instantly, transparently, and across borders. Anytap is a consumer brand built for real people, and we are committed to giving every cardholder the clarity and confidence they deserve at every step.” — Josh Boehm, CEO, Anytap

Expansion Plans

Anytap is launching its service in Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, and Malaysia in the second half of 2026. The company plans to expand to Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, and other Southeast Asian markets in 2027, followed by broader Asia Pacific coverage and select markets in the Middle East between 2027 and 2028.

About Anytap

Anytap is a consumer-facing Visa payment card brand serving digital-first individuals across Asia Pacific. The company provides physical and virtual card issuance, digital asset-to-fiat spending, multi-currency support, and mobile-first onboarding — all delivered directly to consumers under the Anytap brand. Anytap’s defining principle is complete transparency: cardholders always know what they are getting, what they are paying, and who stands behind their card.

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San Francisco, CA, 29th June 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Early in her career, Lisa Doverspike noticed that the leaders who left the strongest impression were rarely focused on personal recognition. They were focused on building strong organizations, developing talented people, and creating opportunities that would continue to generate value long after a particular project or initiative was complete.

That observation helped shape her view of leadership and continues to influence her approach today.

Throughout her career working with family enterprises, investments, commercial real estate, and philanthropic initiatives, she has embraced a philosophy grounded in stewardship. For her, stewardship reflects a commitment to creating lasting value, developing future leaders, and strengthening organizations for the long term.

A Long-Term Perspective

Stewardship begins with a long-term outlook.

Every decision contributes to the future of an organization. Leaders help shape culture, create opportunities, and influence the experiences of the people they serve. A stewardship mindset encourages thoughtful decisions that support both present success and future growth.

For Lisa, some of the most meaningful achievements are the ones that continue creating value years after they were initiated.

Investing in People

Organizations are ultimately built by people.

Throughout her career, Lisa has seen how mentorship, encouragement, and professional development can influence an individual’s confidence and growth. Watching emerging leaders develop new skills, take on greater responsibility, and help others succeed has been one of the most rewarding aspects of leadership.

Investing in people strengthens organizations and creates opportunities that extend far beyond any single role or project.

Building Organizations That Endure

Stewardship also involves creating structures that support long-term success.

Governance, succession planning, leadership development, and knowledge sharing all contribute to continuity and resilience. These efforts help organizations remain strong while adapting to changing circumstances and opportunities.

A commitment to stewardship encourages leaders to think about the future and to build organizations that continue to serve others over time.

Creating Meaningful Impact

Organizations have the ability to create value not only for stakeholders, but also for employees, families, and communities.

When leaders approach their responsibilities with care, integrity, and a long-term perspective, they create positive outcomes that extend well beyond the walls of the organization.

For Lisa Doverspike, stewardship represents a commitment to contribution, continuity, and service. It is a leadership philosophy centered on creating opportunities, developing people, and building organizations that continue to make a meaningful impact for generations to come.

San Francisco, CA, 29th June 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in classrooms and homes, educators are raising concerns about how early exposure is shaping children’s understanding of trust. Kelly Bacot, an experienced early childhood educator and highly rated tutor, warns that children may come to place greater trust in machines than in human judgment if AI is introduced without clear boundaries and intentional instruction.

Bacot notes that AI tools are being rapidly integrated into early learning environments. These tools include adaptive learning platforms, automated feedback systems, and digital tutoring programs. While she supports technology as a supplement to learning, she emphasizes that it should not replace human interaction or human authority in the classroom.

She adds that young children are especially vulnerable to over-trusting systems that respond quickly and confidently. AI systems often provide instant answers without hesitation. Bacot explains that this can create a perception of certainty that does not always reflect accuracy. She cautions that children may begin to equate speed and confidence with truth.

According to Bacot, early childhood is a critical stage in development. Children are still learning how to interpret authority and build social understanding. During this stage, they rely heavily on teachers and caregivers to shape their understanding of truth, emotion, and decision-making. She warns that introducing AI without guidance may blur the line between human judgment and machine output.

She further notes that learning is not only about receiving information. It is also about interaction, questioning, and emotional connection. These elements are central to classroom development and cannot be replicated by automated systems. Bacot emphasizes that human interaction remains essential for building empathy, communication skills, and resilience.

Education experts supporting this view argue that overreliance on AI tools could reduce opportunities for children to engage in discussion and collaborative problem-solving. These experiences are important for developing critical thinking and interpersonal trust. Bacot adds that children learn not just from answers, but from the process of reaching them with others.

Another concern raised is the long-term impact on critical thinking. Bacot explains that children who become accustomed to accepting machine-generated responses without questioning them may struggle later in life when evaluating information in more complex environments. She notes that distinguishing between human insight and automated output is becoming an essential life skill.

Bacot is not calling for the removal of technology from classrooms. Instead, she advocates for a structured approach that teaches children how to use AI responsibly. She supports early instruction in what she describes as digital discernment. This includes teaching children that AI systems can make mistakes and that they do not think or feel like humans do.

She also stresses the importance of keeping human-centered learning at the core of early education. Activities such as storytelling, group play, and guided discussion help children build emotional intelligence and social awareness. Bacot notes that these experiences are foundational and should not be displaced by screen-based instruction.

Public education systems, she argues, are well-positioned to balance innovation with foundational learning. However, she cautions that without clear policy direction and proper teacher preparation, schools may unintentionally lean too heavily on automated tools in the name of efficiency.

Bacot adds that efficiency should never come at the expense of human development. She emphasizes that education is not only about academic performance but also about shaping how children relate to others and interpret the world around them.

As AI continues to evolve, Bacot calls for a deliberate and measured approach to its use in early education. She encourages educators and policymakers to prioritize human relationships in the learning process. According to her, the central challenge is not whether children will use AI, but whether they will continue to trust and value human understanding as they grow. To learn more about Kelly Bacot, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-bacot-3b4240144/