What's the connection between Barbie and Digital Payments?


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What Barbie teaches us about digital payments

Think about Barbie’s journey in the film. She starts off in Barbie Land—a perfect, plastic world where everything seems just right.

But then, things start glitching, and she’s forced to step into the real world. It’s uncomfortable. It’s unfamiliar. But it’s also necessary for her growth.

Now, let’s apply that to payments……….

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