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NITMX partners with Mastercard to power Thailand's PromptPay

The Paypers

JUNE 20, 2025

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Visa

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Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in 2024

Clearly Payments

AUGUST 29, 2024

This article covers what CBDCs are, how they have evolved until 2024, their impact on payments, and the future they could shape. What Are CBDCs? A Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is a digital form built on blockchain technology of a country’s fiat currency issued and regulated by the central bank.

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How the UAE’s Stablecoin Decision Could Impact Local Businesses, Crypto and a Future CBDC

The Fintech Times

JUNE 19, 2024

What could it mean for the future of the financial ecosystem, for the crypto space in the region, and the future of a UAE CBDC? “Here there are some ground rules which are helpful and may have a wider impact on how stablecoins are generated and considered globally – Dirham-backed and clearer criteria for defining stablecoins.

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ConnectPay partners with InSoil for EU expansion

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JUNE 16, 2025

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Multi-Currency

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Zūm Rails partners with Western Union Canada

The Paypers

JUNE 17, 2025

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Cross-Border

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Nauru establishes a crypto asset regulator

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JUNE 23, 2025

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Regulations

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Unzer rolls out with Wero from EPI

The Paypers

JUNE 17, 2025

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Bitget Wallet rolls out national QR payment support, goes live in Vietnam

The Paypers

JUNE 17, 2025

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ADZ Worldline Payment Solutions launches Pay by Link

The Paypers

JUNE 17, 2025

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Wollette to launch WollettePay for one-tap Open Banking

The Paypers

JUNE 19, 2025

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Mastercard teams up with enza to support fintech advancement in Africa

The Paypers

JUNE 19, 2025

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Visa

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OpenPayd and Circle to offer fiat–stablecoin payment network

The Paypers

JUNE 17, 2025

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Stablecoins

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Float partners with Adumo for improved in-store payments

The Paypers

JUNE 23, 2025

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Walmart and Amazon explore Stablecoins for payments

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JUNE 16, 2025

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Stablecoins

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U.S. Bank and Fiserv launch integrated Agent Card Issuance solution

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JUNE 16, 2025

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Revolut launches AI-driven financial assistant

The Paypers

JUNE 18, 2025

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Open Banking in Canada faces legislative delays

The Paypers

JUNE 18, 2025

Critics point out that this process lacks granular controls over what data is accessed, raising privacy and security concerns. The Paypers provides a wide range of news and analysis products aimed at keeping the ecommerce, fintech, and payment professionals informed about latest developments in the industry. All rights reserved.

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Spreedly integrates Just-In-Time Card Updates for Visa Cards

The Paypers

JUNE 20, 2025

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Credential

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Fintech industry pushes back on FIDA limits in EU consultation response

The Paypers

JUNE 17, 2025

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Stake launches Pay to Card to speed up real estate payouts

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JUNE 17, 2025

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CBDC

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Fabrick finalises acquisition of finAPI

The Paypers

JUNE 18, 2025

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Payabli raises USD 28 mln to expand embedded payments and AI tools

The Paypers

JUNE 20, 2025

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Revolut reportedly exploring launch of its own stablecoin

The Paypers

JUNE 20, 2025

In particular, opponents have cited risks related to data privacy and market competition. The Paypers provides a wide range of news and analysis products aimed at keeping the ecommerce, fintech, and payment professionals informed about latest developments in the industry. Privacy Policy Cookie Statement Terms and Conditions

Stablecoins

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Mollie rolls out the Tap payment terminal

The Paypers

JUNE 19, 2025

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Payments

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Salt Edge partners with Tuum and LHV Bank

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JUNE 19, 2025

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Payment APIs and Integration

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Ramp raises USD 200 million in a Series E funding round

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JUNE 18, 2025

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China talks up digital CNY in push for multi-polar currency system

The Paypers

JUNE 18, 2025

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Multi-Currency

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What Is the Top Priority for Firms Looking To Offer Cross-Border Payments?

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

They streamline and simplify international transactions by consolidating multiple layers of connections, contracts, KYC processes, and infrastructure into a unified interface, offering businesses efficient access to top global payments providers in a ‘plug and play’ fashion.” Deutsche Bundesbank Trigger Solution). .

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Kraken partners with Alpaca to expand crypto trading to FIs

The Paypers

JUNE 17, 2025

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Payment APIs and Integration

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RS2 partners with Visa to optimise global payment processing

The Paypers

JUNE 25, 2025

According to the companies involved, early implementations are already underway in regions such as Europe and Latin America, with increasing interest from various financial institutions seeking modern and practical solutions to meet the rapidly evolving demands of the global payments landscape. All rights reserved.

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Mastercard sandbox allows UK financial institutions to test payment methods

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JUNE 25, 2025

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Visa

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Ecommpay integrates Visa Instalment

The Paypers

JUNE 25, 2025

Following this announcement, the Visa Instalments product will enable merchants to offer consumers the facility to split their purchase amounts into convenient, fixed payments over time by using their existing eligible Visa credit cards, which have already been subject to affordability checks. All rights reserved.

Embedded Finance

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Mastercard expands stablecoin integration with new partners

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JUNE 25, 2025

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Stablecoins

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The payments regulation roadmap: Q2 2025

The Payments Association

APRIL 14, 2025

For payment firms and financial institutions, this is far more than a technical upgrade. Delayed preparation may result in incompatibility with global payment systems, transaction failures, data truncation, and increased regulatory scrutiny. This update significantly recalibrates industry expectations and planning assumptions.

Regulations

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TerraPay and Paramount partner for real-time payouts

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JUNE 25, 2025

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Cross-Border

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Belvo partners with Ualá to facilitate credit for Mexican customers

The Paypers

JUNE 25, 2025

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Facilitators

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Frollo launches Open Banking portal for mortgage brokers

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JUNE 25, 2025

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Accreditation

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Xero to acquire Melio for USD 2.5 billion

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JUNE 25, 2025

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Acquirers

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FATF updates guidance on financial inclusion and AML measures

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JUNE 25, 2025

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NITMX partners with Mastercard to power Thailand's PromptPay

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in 2024

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Bitget Wallet rolls out national QR payment support, goes live in Vietnam

ADZ Worldline Payment Solutions launches Pay by Link

Wollette to launch WollettePay for one-tap Open Banking

Mastercard teams up with enza to support fintech advancement in Africa

OpenPayd and Circle to offer fiat–stablecoin payment network

Float partners with Adumo for improved in-store payments

Walmart and Amazon explore Stablecoins for payments

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Payabli raises USD 28 mln to expand embedded payments and AI tools

Revolut reportedly exploring launch of its own stablecoin

Mollie rolls out the Tap payment terminal

Salt Edge partners with Tuum and LHV Bank

Ramp raises USD 200 million in a Series E funding round

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