Fintech News

JANUARY 13, 2025

In 2024, Alterya identified US$10 billion in scam-related transactions and worked with clients to reduce losses and address fraud effectively. security platform, as part of its broader strategy to address illicit financial activities. This acquisition follows Chainalysis’s recent purchase of Hexagate, a Web 3.0

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 31, 2025

As cross-border transactions grow in Europe, the cloud-based financial crime management technology solutions provider, Nasdaq Verafin has revealed that these payment channels are opening up more passageways for fraud to take place, as $194.9billion was moved across borders in 2023; more than a quarter of the total fraud figure in 2023 ($750billion).

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 15, 2025

Payments-platform-as-a-service provider Shape Technologies is partnering with next-gen technology platform PXP to address challenges faced by payment facilitators (payfacs), ISOs, and ISVs. In a move to help payfacs go to market more quickly, PXP and Shape Technologies will offer a new turnkey proposition.

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Fi911

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Geolocation is the process of identifying the geographic location of a device, user, or object using data such as GPS coordinates, IP address, Wi-Fi positioning, or cell tower triangulation. This technology is commonly used by e-commerce businesses to verify the country or region of their customers and detect fraudulent transactions.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 19, 2025

It also explores how emerging technologies such as SoftPOS can help mitigate these obstacles, enabling broader acceptance of QR code-based faster payments across industries. This report provides valuable insights into the usability factors that must be addressed to enhance the consumer and merchant experience and accelerate adoption.

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Faster Payments Instant Payments FPC Point-of-Sale (POS) 129

Fintech News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Bill Qkr addresses these issues with Mastercard’s tokenization technology, which securely stores card details for recurring payments and allows for quick QR-code-enabled payments for variable bills. Bill Qkr’s launch partners are incorporating the technology to provide smoother payment options in their regions.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Swift, the global financial messaging service provider, is collaborating with Google Cloud to develop innovative anti-fraud technologies. The partnership will leverage advanced AI and federated learning techniques combined with privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) and Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs).

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Faster Payments Council (FPC), in collaboration with Volante Technologies , today released results from the 2025 Faster Payments Barometer, the latest in its series of comprehensive studies analyzing the adoption, trends, and perceptions surrounding faster payments in the U.S.

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Faster Payments Multifactor Authentication FedNow RTP 102

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Trustfull platform addresses these challenges by offering open-source intelligence insights and real-time analysis on user contact details and location, enabling BNPL businesses to accurately differentiate between legitimate customers and high-risk applicants.

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Fintech Finance

APRIL 21, 2025

The partnership will leverage the combined strength of both the companies to transform the global payment system by deploying amalgamation of AI and blockchain technologies. The partnership aligns the strengths of both organizations to address critical challenges in global payments.

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Global Payments AI TPS Innovation 127

Fintech News

JUNE 2, 2025

MAS had previously stated that DBS had made substantive progress in addressing its technological vulnerabilities, though concerns over system resilience remain. In May 2024, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) lifted a six-month ban on the banks non-essential digital services, imposed after a similar outage in 2023.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Morgan, Standard Chartered, and Temasek, Partior uses blockchain technology to enable real-time clearing and settlement. The platform addresses inefficiencies in legacy payment systems by offering improved transparency, instant liquidity, and enhanced security. Established in 2021 and backed by DBS Bank, J.P.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

By bringing local currencies “onchain,” he said, blockchain technology simplifies onboarding, providing users with seamless access to digital financial systems without requiring them to fundamentally rethink their existing relationship with money. Stablecoins also address financial inclusion challenges.

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Stablecoins Cross-Border Payments Blockchain Cross-Border 135

NFCW

JANUARY 21, 2025

The FiRa Consortium has published an update to its technical specifications for Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology that add support for “advanced UWB applications that require various combinations of FiRa features to work together deterministically”, such as mobile payments and transit ticketing. The updated Core 3.0 FiRa Core 3.0

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Mobile Payments Interoperability Use Case Payments 104

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 8, 2025

With the MPI license, XTransfer is able to provide services including account issuance, domestic money transfer, cross-border money transfer, and e-money issuance, addressing the increasing demand for secure and convenient cross-border payment solutions in the region. The license was officially issued on January 1, 2025, by MAS.

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Authorization Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Regulatory Compliance 105

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 20, 2025

Trustly , the global leader in Pay by Bank, has announced the next generation of its groundbreaking payment technology, Pay N Play. Jussi Lindberg, Chief Revenue Officer at Trustly, said : As the trusted pioneers of Pay N Play, we have consistently addressed key challenges in the gaming industry while driving innovation.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 18, 2025

The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has committed to back small businesses by unlocking barriers to growth, with the government committed to addressing access to finance and payment practices. Louise Stewart, CEO ProjectPay, said, “it is encouraging to see such commitment from the UK government in addressing this long-standing issue.”

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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 11, 2024

With a proven track record in transforming financial data collection across different sectors, Armalytix has developed a sophisticated platform that streamlines Source of Funds (SoF) verification, addressing long-standing challenges in legal financial processing. The partnership goes beyond simply gathering basic financial information.

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The Payments Association

APRIL 7, 2025

The industry must focus on technological investments, enhancing security, and addressing regulatory and interoperability challenges to stay competitive. Additionally, it explores the industry’s outlook, with a significant focus on technological investments and customer experience enhancements. What’s next?

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Financial Crimes Crime Interoperability Payments 88

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 7, 2025

As part of the collaboration, Checkout.com will integrate its cutting-edge payment technology with noqodis robust digital platform, offering seamless and secure payment solutions. The integration will streamline the payment process, reduce friction, and boost overall operational efficiency for merchants across various sectors.

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Payment Gateways Fraud Prevention Payments Gateways 98

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Addressing scams at source However, while the majority are in favour of the rules, 71 per cent of UK adults remain worried that they won’t solve the problem of preventing scams before they happen. .

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Available initially in the UK, the new platform caters to business clients, addressing common challenges faced when sending money abroad. Recognising an opportunity to address these pain points, we developed a customer-centric payment platform with an intuitive, easy-to-use interface and a seamless onboarding experience.

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Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Payment Solutions Credential 90

The Fintech Times

MARCH 19, 2025

Many in the industry are now calling for fundamental reforms and new payment models to address and prevent recurring financial misconduct and instability. Parallels to Australia In its report, ProjectPay notes that the economic impact of the UK’s building boom could be devastating for the sector if insolvency rates are not addressed.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 9, 2025

By integrating Ottus payment technology, Edunation further enhances its offering, delivering a unified solution that addresses both educational and financial requirements. By integrating their technology into EdunationOS, we are streamlining fee collection processes and providing parents with seamless, user-friendly payment options.

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Payment Solutions Payment Gateways Gateways Online and Mobile Banking 98

Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In this exclusive Fintech Review interview, Adam Swartzbaugh, CEO of Almond FinTech , discusses transformative cross-border payment technology. Almond’s blockchain-driven Settlement Optimization Engine (SOE) addresses critical speed, transparency, and cost challenges in cross-border payments. Let’s dive in.

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Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Multi-Currency FinTech 115

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 22, 2025

It combines real-time fiat payment rails with blockchain-powered stablecoin rails, addressing inefficiencies in global payments and trade. Their technology addresses a long-standing problem with an elegant solution. With its new funding, Mesta plans to scale operations, onboard more customers, and expand into new markets.

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Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Stablecoins Payments 98

Fintech News

JANUARY 13, 2025

A Tracxn Technologies report highlights that the Southeast Asia fintech ecosystem experienced its zenith in 2021, marking the highest annual equity funding in the last decade. This growth is indicative of the regions increasing appetite for technology-driven banking solutions that enhance efficiency and accessibility.

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FinTech Cross-Border On-Demand Innovation 117

The Payments Association

JANUARY 21, 2025

Payments Report 2024 As the global payments ecosystem undergoes a period of rapid transformation, the Payments Report 2024 serves as an essential resource for industry leaders navigating shifting trends, emerging technologies, and dynamic consumer behaviour.

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Payments Trends Financial Crimes Cross-Border Payments 88

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 17, 2024

By incorporating Kuady’s technology, MeridianBet users in the region will benefit from secure, simple, and efficient payment options. Our focus on speed, simplicity, and security ensures that Kuady continues to set new standards in payment technology across Latin America and beyond.

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Processors Payments Economy Security 98

The Payments Association

MAY 21, 2025

This award is a significant validation of our AI-driven fraud prevention technology and the Lynx teams dedication to closely partnering with our customers in the fight against financial crime. The Lynx team works closely with customers to develop partnerships founded on trust, addressing their most pressing challenges.

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Fraud Prevention Fraud Detection Financial Crimes Crime 88

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

To address this, stakeholders including NETS Group and Liquid Group are working on interoperable QR payment solutions that are designed to simplify processes for merchants, Chia said. GFTN represents the next phase of Singapore’s fintech journey, Menon said, and aims to harness technology and foster innovation through global partnerships.

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FinTech Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Payment APIs and Integration 109

Fintech News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

MCA is our response to this a fully digital application process, instant approval and fast funding to address the pain experienced by many business owners accessing capital. Further, loan repayments align to the merchants cash flow cycle and adapt to business seasonality. billion in December last year.

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Finance Adjustments Business Day Innovation 120

Fintech Finance

MARCH 11, 2025

Flutterwave , Africa’s leading payments technology company, has announced its approval to provide inward remittance services to Ghana, granted recently by the Bank of Ghana. This development further solidifies Flutterwave’s commitment to simplifying payments for endless possibilities across Africa.

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Financial Inclusion BNPL FinTech Economy 99

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Global technology and innovation partner Zühlke took part in the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) 2024, demonstrating its commitment to driving impactful change in the financial technology landscape. Zühlke offered forward-thinking perspectives on the adoption of AI, digital money, and the future of work for talents.

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AI Finance APACS Regulatory Compliance 113

Fintech News

JANUARY 22, 2025

Leveraging AI technology, Antom helps businesses ensure transaction security, streamlines foreign exchange risk management, lowers costs, and enhances operational efficiency through real-time payments and blockchain solutions. In Southeast Asia, Antom works closely with its subsidiary 2C2P, a full-suite global payments platform.

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Payment APIs and Integration eWallet SARS Privacy 117

Open Banking Excellence

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The team is made up of technology and policy making specialists from a wide variety of sectors, and the aim is to work transparently, and with the participation of the public and private sector, to support Armenia in its ambitions to become a truly electronic society. Phone: (+374 10) 264301 Website: www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-yerevan

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 2, 2025

The FPC is proud to deliver resources that support the industry in addressing fraud effectively and collaboratively, said FPC Executive Director Reed Luhtanen. By examining these practices, the report identifies opportunities to bolster the security and resilience of the U.S. faster payments infrastructure. The post U.S.

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Faster Payments Mitigation FPC Payments 98