Mastercard rolls out Crypto Credential service to strengthen trust in blockchain ecosystem
Mastercard Crypto Credential defines verification standards, instilling “critical” trust in blockchain tech.
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Shopify taps B2B payments platform Melio for bill pay solution
The new solution will allow Shopify merchants to pay and manage their bills without leaving the platform.
Banking Technology Magazine May 2023 issue out now
Cover story: EVERYTHING, EVERYWHERE… but is all at once the answer?
Retail giant Walmart sues Capital One over credit card failures
Walmart alleges Capital One failed to meet several contractual obligations and customer service standards.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying embedded banking with Paul Staples
Demystifying the approaches various banks, such as Standard Chartered, JP Morgan Chase & HSBC, are taking to BasS.
South Korea’s Kakao Pay eyes majority stake in Siebert
Kakao Pay has acquired a 19.9% stake in the US firm and plans to buy an additional 31.1%.
Nigerian paytech VigiPay taps ThetaRay for Sonar AML solution
Sonar will help protect the growing business against sanctions violations and other types of financial crime.
eBook: Back to the future – 8 features of fast and future-proof BNPL technology
Discover the tools you need to get ahead and stay ahead as BNPL grows its market share.
Finalists announced for PayTech Awards 2023
We are delighted to share with you the shortlist for FinTech Futures’ PayTech Awards 2023.
The future is FedNow: how the new RTP service is aiming to future-proof US payments
FedNow has the potential to drive innovation, broaden financial inclusion and improve cash flow.
MoneyGram names Seth Ross as new chief digital officer
Ross joins from HR and payroll software firm Ceridian and has previously worked at Green Dot and American Express.
US Century Bank selects Pidgin for real-time payments
Pidgin’s CEO says the demand for real-time payments is growing “among consumers and businesses alike”.
FinTech Futures is the new home for the Dave & Dharm Demystify podcast
Demystifying the latest trends, technologies and innovations that shape the future of finance.
KeyBank taps Qolo for virtual accounts and digital payments solutions
The bank’s clients will now be able to utilise ACH, wire transfer and real-time payments.
Crypto API provider Wyre names Stephen Cheng as new CEO
Cheng has served as interim CEO for Wyre since January 2023.
Visa announces Visa+ to support interoperability between P2P apps
Visa has partnered with PayPal and Venmo to trial the new service.
US Bank partners Kyriba for real-time business payments solution
US Bank and Kyriba clients can now send instant payments to vendors, customers and employees.
Banking Technology Magazine April 2023 issue out now
Cover story: TRANSFORMATION INTERVENTION – It’s never too late to recalibrate.
Zenus Bank acquires FUEX Payments for undisclosed sum
Founded last year and based in Puerto Rico, FUEX Payments operates in the Caribbean and Latin American markets.
Apple launches BNPL offering Apple Pay Later in the US
Apple has launched a pre-release version of its BNPL offering to a select number of customers.
Visa and Mastercard reportedly in talks to acquire Pismo
Visa has reportedly submitted a bid of $1.4bn after an initial offer of $1bn was rejected by Pismo.
JP Morgan to pilot biometric payments in the US
If the pilot is successful, JP Morgan intends for a wider rollout to US merchants in 2024.
Pay.com partners Cross River to drive US expansion
Cross River’s compliance, payments and tech infrastructure will allow Pay.com to “scale and reach new markets”.
Mastercard snaps up Swedish AI cybersecurity start-up Baffin Bay Networks
Mastercard intends to fold Baffin Bay’s automated Threat Protection tech into a global “cyber service”.
Last chance to shine: PayTech Awards 2023 nominations deadline extended
The nominations deadline has been extended to 24 March 2023. Submit today!
How fintech can reshape global trade and the supply chain
Fintech innovations combined with 5G advancements could completely transform the way we conduct trade.
Mexican fintech Clara secures up to $90m in debt financing
The fresh financing follows a $150 million debt facility from Goldman Sachs in August last year.
Global paytech Ingenico names Laurent Blanchard as CEO
Laurent Blanchard replaces Ingenico’s co-CEOs Gerrard Schmid and Rolf Stangl.
Digital economy paytech Tilia lands $22m, makes executive hires
The firm has appointed Brad Oberwager as CEO and Catherine Porter as chief business officer.
Take the wheel: the future of payments in driverless cars
Customers’ desire for frictionless and convenient payments will drive innovation in the in-car paytech space.
How to collect your outstanding debt in a few steps
Avoid incremental bad debts by adopting few recommendations that will bring quick wins and improvement in your collection’s activities.
Paymentology partners Fondeadora to expand Mexican payment services
Thanks to Paymentology, the Fondeadora app will enjoy faster transaction processing and advanced security.
Apexx Global bags $25m in Series B funding round
With the new funds, Apexx Global plans to expand further across North America.
Banking Tech Awards 2022 Winner: Car IQ – enabling secure, seamless vehicle payments
Targeting the $650bn market: Car IQ enables vehicles to transact securely with merchants and service providers.
Canada’s Versapay names Carey O’Connor Kolaja as new CEO
O’Connor Kolaja replaces former CEO Craig O’Neill, who is set to move to an advisory role within the firm.
Introducing the PayTech Awards USA 2023
Nominations for the awards are open until 2 June 2023.
Brazilian central bank gives Meta the go-ahead to launch WhatsApp business payments feature
Customers will soon be able to make payments to small businesses directly from WhatsApp.
PayTech Awards nominations close in two weeks!
The deadline for nominations is Friday 17 March, so don’t leave it too late!
Banking Technology Magazine March 2023 issue out now
Cover story: FACE OFF – Confrontation can be a good thing.
US paytech Pagos lands $34m in Series A funding
With the funds, Pagos plans to expand its engineering team and develop its product suite.
