Fintech News

JANUARY 7, 2024

Since 2017, Pyongyang-linked threat actors have caused the loss of nearly US$3 billion worth of crypto. Moreover, the DPRK has been continually evolving its money laundering tactics to evade international law enforcement. Even after Sinbad was sanctioned by OFAC in November 2023, they continued to explore other tools for laundering.

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Finovate

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The California-based company has offered paper-based and recycled products since 2017, and made a pledge in 2022 to convert most of its own original card products to digital or paper. The move will help support Mastercard’s commitment to remove first-use, PVC plastics from payment cards on its network by 2028.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Mortgage originations, including refinances, continued on their upward trend as homeowners continue to take advantage of the low interest-rate environment,” Donghoon Lee , research officer at the New York Fed, said in the report, which tallied numbers through Sept. trillion, up $87 billion, a 0.6 percent increase over Q2.

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Fintech Finance

AUGUST 22, 2024

Founded in 2017, Transact365 offers a global payments solution platform for merchants across the world in leading industries. Our mission continues to be guided by the principle: Think Local, Go Global. This core philosophy drives our commitment in delivering a global service for our merchants in a truly localised way.

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The Payments Association

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Banks should continue to address barriers such as consumer expectations and the need for technology expertise to maintain their competitive edge. Traditional banks continue to hold a significant portion of the market, with Traditional Commercial Banking expected to dominate in the Americas with a projected market volume of US$546.37

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Fintech News

MARCH 11, 2024

Established in 2017 by Setiawan, alongside former Gojek executives Windy Natriavi and Rama Notowidigdo, AwanTunai offers affordable inventory purchase financing, integrated online ordering, and inventory management solutions to wholesalers and micro-merchants. Led by Norfund, MUIP appeared first on Fintech Singapore.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 23, 2020

To get a sense of how sheltering in place and staying at home are impacting providers, and why more bandwidth is critical, Verizon estimated that there was a 75 percent increase in bandwidth demand from March 8 to 15. Telemedicine is, of course, going to continue to take root as waiting rooms become ever-more crowded.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 6, 2024

Much of the success of Thailand’s ecosystem can be attributed to government-led initiatives and market demand. Although not quite as big as other neighbouring countries such as Singapore, Thailand’s fintech sector continues to grow. The post Examining Thailand’s Fintech Landscape appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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Fintech Finance

AUGUST 15, 2024

Instant payments use the FedNow service, developed and launched by the Federal Reserve in July 2023, and the RTP® network, launched in 2017 by The Clearing House. So far, over 1,000 banks and credit unions have signed on with either the RTP or FedNow networks, or both, and instant payment volume continues to grow. is growing.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2016

The price of bitcoin has continued its December climb this week. We have 73 machines in 17 markets in eight states, and we’re going to continue to grow with demand.”. Most recently, that demand has taken Coinsource back to its home state of Texas, where it added 11 additional ATMs in Q4, bringing the total to 14.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Capital One’s Treasury Management Group is already looking ahead to how corporate treasurers will face the most modern of challenges in 2017. At the same time, client behaviors and expectations are shifting; clients are demanding easy, intuitive mobile experiences.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Nike announced that it is parting ways with Amazon and will no longer sell its products on the eCommerce marketplace, ending a pilot program that began in 2017, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Tuesday (Nov. Nike said it is planning to continue using Amazon’s cloud and web services.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2016

So, what can corporates expect from their banks in 2017? FinTech Continues Its Disruption. Traditional banks have continued their sloth-like pace in FinTech adoption, added Galarza, which has led corporates to seek innovative services from non-bank players. “In But Banks Continue To Thrive.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Thomas B Normann CPO at MeaWallet, commented: “As digital payment adoption continues to grow, MeaWallet remains focused on delivering solutions that meet consumers’ demand for speed, security, and ease of use. digital wallet usage surged from 14% in 2017 to 47% in 2022. 63%) and U.K. (68%) In the U.K.,

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Starting in April 2017, Visa said it would charge 10 cents for these transactions. The case will now continue before the U.K. Until the fees were added, businesses that accepted a digital wallet payment, such as Google Wallet and PayPal, were charged the same rates as they would be for accepting a physical credit card.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

With big-box retailer Walmart planning to spend more than $1 billion on eCommerce in 2017, large retailers have shown they aren’t shying away from bolstering their omnichannel strategies. Merchants need to make sure that store associates are being scheduled when traffic demand is at its highest, Kohan added.

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FICO

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Just like with everything else in 2020, COVID-19 affected AI; demand for AI, data, and digital tools soared as the pandemic has put an unexpected, protracted strain on many enterprises. However, more than 93% of respondents said that ethical considerations represented a barrier to AI adoption within their organizations.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Despite the notable pullback, fintech continued to see traction from investors, with digital lending in particular witnessing an uptake. The reports also highlight the continued dominance of fintech in the Southeast Asian tech investment landscape, with consumer lending emerging as a favored area of VC investment in 2023.

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Cardfellow

JUNE 16, 2025

They can continue to use their credit cards as they always have. It has been operating since 2017, but is not government-backed. There may not be much demand from the business side for real-time transaction settlement. How does FedNow change credit card usage? In reality, the impact is likely to be minimal.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

billion), respectively, in 2017. We are thrilled to be partnering with Walgreens Boots Alliance as they continue to build their brands in China, engage a new audience and meet the evolving lifestyle demands of the Chinese consumer,” said Michael Evans, President of Alibaba Group. “We billion and RMB34.4 billion (or $27.26

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PYMNTS

APRIL 8, 2019

While questionnaires are an important piece of the process when gathering data on a business, buyers are demanding more concrete evidence that a small business is profitable. However, the continued adoption of cloud accounting, and the digitization of the enterprise overall, have lowered that burden for both the seller and buyer.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The high price point beat its previous record high, set in 2017, CNBC reported. And, Kaspersky predicted that cybercrime will continue to increase in 2021, thanks to economies weakened by the pandemic. “We On the other hand, authorities will continue to crack down hard on cybercriminals around the world. Eastern Time.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

The trucking industry generated $796 billion in revenue last year, while the global ride-hailing market was valued at just $36 billion in 2017. And since its launch in 2017, Uber Freight now has a team of hundreds, with offices in San Francisco, Chicago and Amsterdam.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

In 2017, the Philippines — despite an unpopular president and political unrest — was highlighted by Forbes as the 10th fastest-growing economy in the word. This year is no different: as of 2017 YTD (9/13/2017), tech companies in the region have pulled in $6.5B 7/24/2017. 8/17/2017. 7/27/2017. raised in 2015.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2020

Since the launch of Pay It Plan It in 2017, Amex cardholders have created nearly 5 million payment plans, totaling nearly $4 billion, the company said. In July’s Buy Now, Pay Later Tracker, PYMNTS reported demand is rising for flexible payment options that allow consumers to make large purchases without incurring interest or debt.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The share of companies reporting fraud experiences jumped to 60 percent this year, according to a survey by Bottomline Technologies and Strategic Treasurer of more than 350 global corporate practitioners and bankers, up from 40 percent in 2017. Growth encouraged the media company to switch to automated processes.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Frosh issued a warning to the state’s small business (SMB) owners last week, he shed light on the fact that, despite business owners’ rising focus on cyberattacks, some scammers continue to use legacy tactics to target their victims. When Maryland Attorney General (AG) Brian E. “This is a scam, pure and simple. .

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

PayPal] accelerated the efforts around QR codes … because our consumers and merchants are demanding and requesting contactless payments, [but] a lot of payment methods today aren't necessarily contactless,” Jonker told Webster. “You As part of the latest mandate, Bharat QR and UPI QR — the two available interoperable codes — will continue.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Blockchain seemed to be stuck in pilot phase in 2017, but in 2018, the financial services industry finally saw a stronger flow of real-world, working blockchain applications — many of which targeted pain points in B2B payments, including the time and lack of transparency in cross-border transactions.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2019

Since the murders, Didi has faced new regulatory rules and more scrutiny, and other companies – especially Alibaba-funded firms – have stepped in to try and tap into demand. The number of eligible applicants was already hampered by 2017 regulations, and Didi is short drivers in some major cities.

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Finextra

JULY 3, 2025

The round, led by a Brisbane-based family office, will fund Coinstash’s continued platform development, team expansion and user acquisition, with a target of onboarding 100,000 additional Australian investors. Home Announcements Crypto Australian crypto exchange Coinstash raises A$4.7 It expresses the views and opinions of the author.

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FICO

AUGUST 8, 2022

Links to all of my predictions blogs since 2017 are at the end of this blog.) However, In the current regulatory environment there is strong demand to intertwine both phases in a continuous lifecycle approach. So what is continuous model monitoring, and its relationship to Humble AI?

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

In a bit more granular detail on the credit operations, Mercado Credito was formed in 2017 in Brazil and has been tied to mobile wallet service Mercado Pago. But recent results underscore continued momentum in the loan business. The numbers, then, underscore the twin demand for credit and commerce. dollars to roughly $14.5

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

What this means is companies looking to hire accountants and finance professionals are reflecting an increased demand for technology-friendly talent. Changing Demand. That demand for human talent, by the way, hasn’t decreased. That demand for human talent, by the way, hasn’t decreased.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Between April 2016 and March 2017, the NAR reported that overseas buyers spent $153 billion on U.S. real estate during the NAR’s April 2016 to March 2017 report timespan. real estate during the NAR’s April 2016 to March 2017 report timespan. While demand for U.S. While demand for U.S. residential properties.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 15, 2019

area in 2017,” said Ernie Garcia, founder and CEO of Carvana. “As As residents have continued to welcome the transparency and ease that comes with The New Way to Buy a Car, adding our signature Car Vending Machine experience in the area allows us to address the growing demand we’re seeing here in Los Angeles.”. “As

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