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Mastercard Advances Stablecoin Use for Consumer Payments, Merchant Settlements

Fintech News

The payment giants approach covers wallet enablement, card issuance, acceptance, and settlement options to support the everyday use of stablecoins alongside traditional money. Mastercard Move also enables users to withdraw stablecoins into their bank accounts. said Jorn Lambert, Chief Product Officer at Mastercard.

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Wise Granted Direct Access to Philippines’ Instant Payments Infrastructure, Gets Settlement Account With BSP

Fintech Finance

Fast and convenient withdrawals: Wise customers in the Philippines moving funds from their Wise account to their local banks or e-wallets will see the money arriving in under 20 seconds.

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FOMO Pay Adds Vietnam to Cross-Border Network with Launch of VND Accounts

Fintech News

Singapore and Hong Kong-licensed payment institution FOMO Pay has launched local Vietnamese Dong (VND) virtual accounts. The service enables merchants, corporates, and institutions to send and receive VND within Vietnam using locally issued virtual accounts under their own names via the countrys local payment infrastructure.

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Credit Card Settlements Explained: How They Influence Your Finances

EBizCharge

Since managing credit card transactions can be complex, understanding how their settlements work is essential to maintaining financial health as consumer spending rises. Credit card settlements involve various processes and parties that ensure transactions are accurately recorded and funds are transferred.

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XTransfer Gets Green Light for Singapore Payment License

Fintech News

The license, issued on 1 January 2025, allows XTransfer to offer services such as account issuance, domestic and cross-border money transfers, flexible top-up options, and e-money issuance in Singapore. These include streamlined account setup, currency exchange, and fund collection and payment services.

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XTransfer, OCBC Team Up to Provide Enhanced Financial Services for SMEs

Fintech News

OCBC China will also act as XTransfer’s global account manager, working closely with the banks subsidiaries to support cross-border settlements and facilitate business growth. The partnership will leverage OCBCs regional network in markets including Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

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Paysend launches Instant Settlement Accounts for businesses to unlock liquidity

The Paypers

Paysend , a fintech with a global digital payment network, has launched Instant Settlement Accounts, a feature that enables businesses to receive funds globally in real-time.