PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Amid the rallies that have marked all manner of asset classes in 2020 – where things hummed along to start the year, turned sour in the spring and then rebounded (nay, roared) into the waning months, bitcoin stands out. But now, at least some asset managers have been embracing bitcoin as a hedge against currencies and gold.

Bitcoin

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 7, 2016

It’s not yet the holidays, but it’s almost Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, a fitting theme for today’s bitcoin news. billion online during the run-up to Diwali, according to RedSeer Consulting. And bitcoin purveyors and exchangers are eyeing an emerging eCommerce market in India that might offer the right components for traction.

Bitcoin

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Can the unbanked benefit from bitcoin, or are they merely the experimental subjects of bitcoin adherents, lobbyists and scientists? This week’s Bitcoin Tracker takes a look at the recent bitcoin projects that are in the news and that are targeting the unbanked. Vogel also wanted to clarify regulations surrounding bitcoin.

Bitcoin

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 7, 2020

With transactions that become irreversible almost instantaneously, bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are winning new converts — among scammers eager to avoid credit card chargebacks that can eat into their ill-gotten gains. Jack Dorsey Likes Bitcoin, But So Do Crooks . For example, the U.S. A month earlier, the U.S.

Bitcoin

Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In Asia-Pacific (APAC), the payment landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by the integration of advanced technologies, growing use of alternative payment methods and the rise of digital currencies. APAC leads the world in digital wallet adoption. BNPL, in particular, has surged, rising from accounting for 1.6%

APACS

Clearly Payments

AUGUST 24, 2024

According to Visa, tokenized transactions accounted for 85% of all mobile debit transactions in North America in 2023. By 2023, it was estimated that 67% of global consumers had used a digital wallet, with debit cards being the most commonly linked payment method. Over 15,000 businesses worldwide accept Bitcoin payments as of 2024.

Debit Card

PYMNTS

JUNE 5, 2017

Russia is getting more into digital currency with the central bank in the country launching tests of several digital currency schemes. “Regulators of all countries agree that it’s essential to develop a national digital currency, that it is the future,” Skorobogatova said.

Digital Currency

Clearly Payments

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

It encompasses a wide array of services and technologies designed to securely and efficiently handle payments, including credit and debit card transactions, mobile payments, online payments, and more. The US eCommerce and online payments market witnessed remarkable growth, generating over $1.1 for online shopping.

Process

Clearly Payments

JANUARY 25, 2024

In this 2024 report, we’ll explore how payment methods have evolved in the Canadian market, focusing particularly on the shift towards digital, contactless payments , and mobile along with other 2024 trends. Digital banks, sometimes called Neobanks, push consumers into digital banking and digital payments.

Process

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Scan the headlines over the past few weeks and cryptos, well beyond the marquee bitcoin, are making inroads into mainstream consumer and business activities. Square bought $50 million of bitcoin. In this case, maintained McCarthy, digital assets are made spendable. “We The Demographics — And Digital Fiat .

Cryptocurrency

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The tokens can be sent to a digital wallet on a recipient's phone and used to pay for goods and services with vendors participating in the project by scanning a QR code. That means users could be able to keep larger sums of digital yuan offline, without using a third-party app.

Online and Mobile Banking

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2020

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, FIS is working with Quontic Bank on the Bitcoin Rewards Checking Account, while Aeldra has chosen i2c Inc. to power its digital private banking offerings. FIS Powers Launch Of Quontic Bank’s Bitcoin Rewards Account. Aeldra’s U.S.

Online and Mobile Banking

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

While it’s not hard to foresee the CFPB fining a bank in any given week, the fact that one of the biggest banks in the country had employees creating scores of fake credit card and bank accounts was something that was hard for anyone to truly predict was in the offing. Dunkin’ Donuts Now Buyable With Bitcoin.

Bitcoin

CB Insights

AUGUST 3, 2017

Our analysis delves into companies that focus on the financial services industry, including commercial banking and credit offerings, insurance, asset management, accounting, business management, personal finance, and regulatory & compliance services. Payments : Companies offering online, mobile and point-of-sale payments solutions.

FinTech

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Mastercard: Why It’s Time For Card Issuers To Up Their Digital Game. Consumers’ digital shift means that customer expectations for their card issuers are higher than in the past. Revolut Likely To Apply For US Bank Charter. Revolut , the European digital bank, is reportedly near applying for a U.S. banking license.

Instant Payments

The Fintech Times

MAY 26, 2024

In recent years, digital currencies have been all the rave. However, the idea that digital assets are exclusively some form of currency is slowly falling by the wayside as different use cases are emerging and being rapidly adopted. Yet many central banks have already actioned plans to introduce them.

CBDC

PYMNTS

AUGUST 19, 2016

Russia’s love-hate relationship with digital currency continues. One minute officials are threatening to punish bitcoin operatives and traders, the next minute they are suggesting that citizens can use bitcoin “in areas where such activities are legal.”. Something’s Afoot In Japan For Bitcoin.

Bitcoin

PYMNTS

MARCH 28, 2016

.” That’s the philosophy of Shake, a new startup in the bitcoin world that is (unsurprisingly) trying to pitch a payment method that doesn’t involve banks, governments or regulators. Instead, its latest product rollout is all about making bitcoin and digital currency payments easier to make.

Bitcoin

PYMNTS

MAY 19, 2017

Beyond that, free shipping on orders above $35 (and with no attendant membership fee, such as that seen levied by Amazon) has done well for the firm, as it has been expanding its online offerings by dint of expanding its third-party vendor roster, with a boost to 50 million items from 10 million last year. . percent in the third quarter.

Bitcoin

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

In other news, cities around Colombia could be getting some new bitcoin ATMs. A partnership between bitcoin exchange, Paxful, and crypto ATM company, CoinLogiqbetween, could deliver 20 new bitcoin ATMs into the country, allowing users to buy the crypto using cash, credit and online debit transfers.

Bitcoin

PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2017

The entities covered extend across money transmitters, mortgage firms, health insurers and, of course, banks. Bitcoin Scrutiny Down Under . Australia is gearing up to boost anti-money laundering efforts and wants to regulate cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin. Statewide Rules, Global Impact? Data Protection in the U.K.,

Cybersecurity

Fintech News

JULY 3, 2024

In the heart of Southeast Asia, a small island nation is making giant strides in digital currencies. percent of its population owning digital assets, the city-state isn’t just participating in the crypto revolution—it’s leading it. The city’s success in crypto adoption serves as a model for other Asian nations.

Financial Literacy

PYMNTS

MAY 7, 2020

Those firms are spread across five categories, all aimed at bridging different parts of the digital divide for consumers and merchants: enablement partners, female-founded FinTechs, digital currency wallets, consumer-centric and business-to-business (B2B) solutions providers. In the U.S., Even some of its own.

FinTech

Fintech News

JANUARY 24, 2024

This is part of MAS’s broader strategy to strengthen consumer safeguards and mitigate risks in the digital currency domain. FOMO Pay provides a digital payment processing platform that allows merchants and financial institutions in emerging markets to accept a full suite of mobile payments, including cryptocurrencies.

Service Provider

PYMNTS

JUNE 18, 2019

“At PayPal, we believe in democratizing participation in the digital economy for people from all walks of life and businesses of all sizes. PayPal is pleased to join other leading technology and financial services organizations to form Libra, with the goal of exploring a new, global digital currency, built on blockchain technology.”.

Payments

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Founded in 2011 by Harald Seiz, the firm offered online purchases of “cryptonyzed gold” tokens, offering customers a commission to sign up other “affiliates.” But in May, authorities in Namibia called Karatbar a pyramid scheme, while last month, Florida’s financial regulator denied that the company had been issued a banking license.

Stablecoins

The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

According to the World Bank , China’s GDP per capita now exceeds $12,700, making it the world’s second-largest economy by nominal GDP, just behind the US. In the financial services sector, major institutions such as China Construction Bank, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), Bank of China and Ping An Insurance dominate.

FinTech

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Morgan Chase is banking on QuickAccept to edge out FinTech rivals Square and PayPal. JPMorgan Chase is banking on QuickAccept to edge out FinTech competitors PayPal and Square. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) can accept payments via a mobile program or touch-free card reader with QuickAccept and get the funds immediately.

PayPal

PYMNTS

JUNE 12, 2019

Digital currency exchange Coinbase announced that its Visa debit card is now available in six additional European countries. said the Coinbase Card is funded by customers’ Coinbase crypto account balances, giving them the ability to pay in-store and online with bitcoin , Ethereum, Litecoin and other digital tokens.

Debit Card

PYMNTS

JUNE 5, 2017

Google is also partnering with Visa and Mastercard to improve PayPal’s mobile checkout, and it introduced its new Google Payment API to make online purchases easier. 12 | Mastercard-guided FinTech acceleration program Russian FinTech startups participating to promote digital currency exploration.

Online and Mobile Banking

Segpay

MARCH 10, 2025

In the rapidly evolving world of online gaming, having a reliable and secure payment gateway is crucial for both gamers and gaming businesses. Understanding the Basics of Gaming Payment Gateways A gaming payment gateway is a technology that facilitates online transactions between players and gaming platforms.

Payment Gateways

PYMNTS

AUGUST 2, 2016

Though banks may be the juggernauts in the space at the moment, it is the FinTech upstarts that are expanding the size of the payments market in general and that are about to make a real dent in bank margins. percent and online borrowing at 5.6 Payment services, with … 17.6 percent, insurance services at 7.7

FinTech

PYMNTS

JUNE 15, 2017

Goldman Sachs and Baidu-backed blockchain startup Circle have launched an international online money transfer service. More broadly, Circle’s fee-free international money transfer service comes as part of the rise of FinTech to remove the friction — and costs — associated with using mainstream banking and financial services.

Blockchain

PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2018

But might there be digital offerings in the wings that will supplant the promise (and peril) of bitcoin and its digital currency brethren? Cooke argued that bitcoin and blockchain have their place and use cases in the world. The central problem of bitcoin and the whole concept of cryptos? “By

Faster Payments

Stax

JULY 9, 2024

EFT payments are transactions between the sender and receiver that transfer funds electronically from the sender’s bank account to the receiver’s. Contactless payments Related to traditional card payments are contactless or Near-Field Communication (NFC) payments , which take the form of NFC-enabled payment cards or mobile wallets.

Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA)

Clearly Payments

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In Canada, a nation celebrated for its rock solid banking and financial systems, which have consistently embraced pioneering technologies, the payment landscape stands as a testament to this ongoing commitment to progress. Apple Pay is the most popular digital wallet with a market share taking 60% of transactions.

Payments Trends

Fintech Labs Insights

AUGUST 29, 2016

European customers of Coinbase have been able to buy bitcoin and Ethereum using debit and credit cards for a little over a year. Now, they can do it on mobile , too. Announcing the new functionality on the their blog , Coinbase noted that 40% of its credit and debit card purchases of digital currencies in the U.S.

Bitcoin