Payments Dive

MAY 13, 2025

Nearly half of U.S. adults who have used buy now, pay later services experienced financial difficulties, such as overspending or missing a bill payment, according to a recent survey.

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Clearly Payments

MAY 13, 2025

Interac e-Transfer is one of the most popular ways to send and receive money in Canada. Many consumers use it to pay friends or family. But it’s also increasingly being used by merchants to accept payments. At Clearly Payments, we often get questions from business owners about how it works, how they can use it, and whether its a good fit for their operations.

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Fintech News

MAY 11, 2025

FXC Intelligence, a data platform specializing in the cross-border payment and e-commerce sectors, has released its annual Cross-Border Payments 100 list, highlighting the 100 most influential players in global payments. Among the 2025 honorees, 13 companies come from Asia-Pacific (APAC), underscoring the regions growing impact on cross-border transactions.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 10, 2025

As banking becomes more digitally-focused, it is becoming critically important for banks across the globe to embrace digital transformation, implementing more intelligent and embedded systems into their operations. To reveal how banks are adapting to keep up with the increasingly tech-driven and hyper-personalised world, Miguel Rio-Tinto , group chief digital and information officer at Emirates NBD , breaks down the significant opportunities and challenges for banks embarking on their digital tr

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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The Payments Association

MAY 12, 2025

In sectors like iGaming, FX, and crypto, payment infrastructure plays a far bigger role than just moving money. Its the gateway to onboarding, compliance, trust, and ultimately, conversion. Now, thanks to open banking and the EUs Instant Payments Regulation (IPR), regulated businesses are rethinking whats possible: real-time transactions, richer customer insight, and smoother experiences, all while staying compliant.

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Finextra

MAY 14, 2025

CaixaBank and BBVA have teamed up with Spanish payments outfit Iberpay to process the first Requests to Pay between banks in Europe.

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Finovate

MAY 13, 2025

Investing app Stash has raised $146 million in Series H funding. The oversubscribed round was led by Goodwater Capital. Stash will use the funds to drive subscriber growth, accelerate product innovation, and enhance the firm’s AI capabilities. Founded in 2015, New York-based Stash made its Finovate debut at FinovateFall 2017. Investing platform Stash secured $146 million in Series H funding.

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Basis Theory

MAY 13, 2025

Details of the payment process for merchants in the blog. We spell out who is involved, authorization, clearing, and the general workflow at each stage!

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Payments Dive

MAY 13, 2025

The tech giant ended its court battle as the federal agency halted supervision of the company’s payments arm.

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Finextra

MAY 12, 2025

Brazilian digital banking giant Nubank is rolling out a feature that lets customers tap their phones for ins-store transactions via the country's Pix instant payments system.

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Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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Fintech News

MAY 12, 2025

Chinas Ant Group plans to divest a 4% stake in Indian digital payments company Paytm for approximately US$242 million, according to a term sheet reviewed by Reuters. The sale is priced at 809.75 rupees per share, marking a 6.5% discount to Paytms closing price on Monday. The identities of the prospective buyers were not disclosed, and both Ant Group and Paytm have yet to respond to requests for comment.

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Bank Automation

MAY 9, 2025

Agentic AI is becoming commonplace in financial services as tech providers emerge with end-to-end agentic frameworks. More than 25% of institutions are deploying agentic AI frameworks, with financial institutions warming up to the tech, according to data shared with Bank Automation News by Craig Le Clair, vice president and principal analyst at research firm Forrester. […] The post Over 25% of institutions will deploy agentic AI this year appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Finovate

MAY 13, 2025

Robinhood has announced plans to acquire Canada-based decentralized trading platform WonderFi. The all-cash deal is expected to close for $179 million. The acquisition will help Robinhood move into the Canadian market. Digital stock brokerage app Robinhood plans to acquire decentralized trading platform WonderFi in an all-cash deal totaling $178.56 million (CA$250 million).

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Cardfellow

MAY 10, 2025

As a business owner, you probably know that PCI compliance is required for all businesses that accept credit cards. But if your credit card processor is PCI compliant, does that mean they handle it for you? In short, no, though it is still beneficial for you. What does it mean if a credit card processor is PCI Level 1 compliant? Firstly, lets talk about the levels.

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Finextra

MAY 11, 2025

Years after being forced to abandon its crypto project, Meta is in talks with digital asset firms about integrating stablecoin payments into its platform, according to Fortune.

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Fintech News

MAY 13, 2025

Huawei Cloud has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with financial services technology provider Silverlake at the Huawei Cloud APAC Partner Summit 2025. The two companies will collaborate to build an all-in-one core banking platform by combining Huaweis cloud infrastructure with Silverlakes CgW AI platform and domain expertise. The partnership aims to streamline banking operations, strengthen cybersecurity, and support digital transformation efforts across the financial sector.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 10, 2025

The Fintech Times Weekly News Roundup takes a look at the latest fintech stories from around the world on Saturday 10 May 2025. Appointments The FCA has appointed David Geale as permanent executive director for payments and digital finance, and managing director of the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR). Geale is responsible for helping to deliver the National Payments Vision and driving the FCAs work on open banking and digital finance.

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Fintech Review

MAY 10, 2025

Banks have long stood at the centre of the financial system. Their influence goes beyond balance sheets and branch networks. The real power of banks lies in how they shape credit, control infrastructure, influence regulation, and determine who gets access to financial tools and capital. Despite the rise of fintech , banks still play a central role in the economy.

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Finovate

MAY 14, 2025

FinovateSpring showcased credit unions and the fintechs that innovate for them in its Credit Union Spotlight last week. The closed-door session”a safe space for credit unions” in the words of CURQL’s Nick Evenswas exclusively to provide credit union executives with a unique opportunity to discuss their challenges directly with fintech providers.

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Finextra

MAY 13, 2025

UK digital bank Monzo has reportedly lined up Morgan Stanley to pitch the company to investors ahead of a potential IPO in the first half of next year.

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Fintech News

MAY 12, 2025

Anchorage Digital has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mountain Protocol, the Bermuda-based issuer of the USDM stablecoin. The financial details were not disclosed. The move comes as Anchorage Digital looks to expand its stablecoin offering amid growing institutional demand and evolving U.S. regulatory clarity. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

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Fi911

MAY 14, 2025

Data protection is a top priority in banking and payment systems, where sensitive information such as cardholder details and personal data are frequently exchanged. The rapid rise in cybercrime and data breaches makes robust security frameworks indispensable for financial institutions. Two key technologies, Encryption and Tokenization, are at the forefront of safeguarding sensitive information.

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Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 13, 2025

Issuer processing powerhouse Enfuce unveils the Fortitude Pledge, a bold new compliance and security standard, that aims to eliminate 100% of financial crime risks across all Enfuce-processed card transactions. Because aiming to stop 100% of human trafficking, money laundering, and terrorist financing is not optional—it’s essential. Anything less than full commitment means accepting the unacceptable and that’s a compromise the industry cannot afford.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 10, 2025

Global fintech platform Jeeves has introduced a new embedded finance solution designed to help Brazils corporate travel sector tackle fraud, manage expenses more effectively as well as streamline payment operations. The solution lets travel agencies, tour operators and other businesses handling bookings to issue virtual card numbers (VCNs) via API integration.

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Finextra

MAY 13, 2025

Shares in Coinbase jumped in pre-market trading on Tuesday on news that it will become the first cryptocurrency outfit to be included in the benchmark S&P 500 index.

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Fintech News

MAY 11, 2025

DBS Bank will roll out a new Mobile wallets control in its DBS/POSB digibank app from mid-May to help prevent scammers from adding stolen card details to mobile wallets. The feature will be turned off by default. Customers who wish to add their DBS/POSB cards to a mobile wallet must first enable the toggle in the apps Payment Controls. If no wallet is linked within 10 minutes, the control will automatically switch off.

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Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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Fintech Review

MAY 10, 2025

Marqeta is not just another payments company. It is one of the key enablers of fintech, marketplaces, and digital platforms. By offering flexible, developer-friendly infrastructure, Marqeta empowers companies to launch, control, and manage customisable payment cards at scale. In this Marqeta review , we explore how the company operates, the problems it solves, its role in embedded finance , and the challenges ahead.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 13, 2025

Adyen , the financial technology platform of choice for leading companies, and JCB Co., Ltd., announced the rollout of JCB’s card-on-file (COF) tokenization service (hereinafter “COF tokenization”), aimed at enhancing the security of credit card transactions for e-commerce merchants. Adyen is the first to offer and implement JCB’s new technology both domestically and globally.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 13, 2025

The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup takes a look at the latest fintech stories from around the world on Tuesday 13 May 2025. Partnerships Money Wellness has unveiled a new partnership with NatWest Group to support customers showing early signs of financial stress.Through the partnership, NatWest Group customers, including those banking with RBS and Ulster Bank, who may be struggling with debt, budgeting or meeting essential household costs, will be offered the chance to complete a free Mone

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Finextra

MAY 13, 2025

American trading app Robinhood is buying WonderFi, the Canadian crypto operator of Bitbuy and Coinsquare, for around C$250 million in cash.

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Speaker: Brad Pinneke, VP of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

In this webinar, Brad Pinneke, Vice President of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, will dive into the 7 must-have criteria for evaluating payments partners, helping you maximize both efficiency and the long-term value of your investment. From assessing technology capabilities to leveraging business development opportunities, this session will give you a clear, actionable strategy to select the right partner for scaling your business.

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