The Payments Association

JUNE 23, 2025

Paytiko GrowthHub is not merely a novel feature; it is a technological advancement that integrates AI-powered intelligence, automation, and data-driven insights into a single, integrated platform. GrowthHub’s merchant-centric vision GrowthHub stands out not only for its technology but also for its merchant-first design philosophy.

Technology

Clearly Payments

OCTOBER 31, 2024

From traditional options like credit cards to emerging solutions such as cryptocurrencies and biometrics, each payment method comes with unique advantages that cater to varying consumer needs. Adoption Rate : Cryptocurrency payment usage remains niche but is growing, with over 420 million crypto wallet users worldwide in 2023.

Online and Mobile Banking

Fintech News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Coinbase, the global cryptocurrency platform, plans to introduce stablecoins pegged to the Thai baht and Philippine peso as part of its focus on Southeast Asia, according to a report by Nikkei Asia. The company currently has no plans to directly enter Southeast Asian jurisdictions.

Stablecoins

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This move aims to reduce the cost and increase the speed of international money transfers by leveraging blockchain technology. With this step, Xoom and its partners, like Cebuana Lhuillier and Yellow Card, will be able to leverage PayPal’s payment technologies and the blockchain to further enable seamless money transfers across borders.”

Cross-Border

The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Shift4 , an integrated payments and commerce technology provider, has launched its new ‘Pay with Crypto’ offering, enabling merchants worldwide to accept cryptocurrency seamlessly for both e-commerce and POS. The new feature will be rolled out in stages across the different Shift4 products and business verticals.

Cryptocurrency

The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The aim of this move is to utilise Tether’ open-source crypto wallet library to make cryptocurrency a mainstream payment method. The integration unlocks the full potential of cryptocurrencies like USD, Bitcoin, and others making them a practical and accessible payment option. Wagner, CEO of Rezolve Ai Daniel M.

AI

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.

FinTech

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.

Payments Trends

The Payments Association

JUNE 16, 2025

A survey of 125 UK retail merchants exploring how payment innovation, customer behaviour, and emerging technologies are shaping retail competitiveness. 39% of merchants plan to implement AI-driven fraud detection—nearly quadrupling current usage and signalling a strategic technology shift. Why is it important?

Innovation

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This premier event will gather leading experts, industry innovators, and key decision-makers to explore the latest trends shaping the future of payments and regulatory technology. QUBE Events is pleased to announce the 19th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum on 6-7 November at the Four Seasons Hotel in Limassol, Cyprus!

AML

Tearsheet

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Several years ago, we began testing cryptocurrency transfers to better understand the technology as it relates to payments and immediately saw the value it could provide, says May Zabaneh, VP of Product at PayPal. That’s when we realized that we wanted to bring this incredibly promising technology to our users, she shares.

PayPal

Finextra

JUNE 6, 2025

PayPal’s BNPL solution, Pay in 4, incorporates sophisticated fraud prevention technology and machine learning models to assess creditworthiness quickly. There are also further potential technology driven benefits that may not be immediately obvious. Further the global market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 10.2%

BNPL

Fintech News

MARCH 24, 2025

Cryptocurrency fraud is declining in Asia-Pacific (APAC), driven by advanced technology adoption and stricter regulatory oversight. According to the 2024 Sumsub crypto survey, countries that have implemented this technology are seeing an average improvement of 3.6% in 2023 to 2% in 2024. in verification times.

APACS

Fintech News

JANUARY 26, 2025

This shiftis not merely a matter of convenience; it is emblematic of an increasingly complex convergence between state-of-the-art technology, consumer desires for seamlessness, and the regions particular socio-economic landscape. trillion by 2028, according to a LexisNexis study. billion by 2029, according to Business Wire.

Payments Trends

Clearly Payments

DECEMBER 11, 2024

These methods leverage digital wallets, mobile payments, bank transfers, and other innovative technologies to deliver more flexible options for consumers. Cryptocurrency and BNPL : Cryptocurrency use in payments is projected to grow to $250 billion by 2030. By 2026, BNPL is expected to grow by 15% annually.

Alternative Payment Methods

Fintech News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Domestic stock trading accounts in Vietnam, Source: Vietnam Consumer Trends 2024, Cimigo, Oct 2024 Driving this growth is the rise of wealthtech, fueled by advancements in digital technology. These innovations are transforming wealth management, making it easier to access financial advice, manage portfolios, and find investment opportunities.

Financial Inclusion

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The platform supports fiat currencies like the Nigerian Naira (NGN), US Dollar (USD), and Canadian Dollar (CAD), as well as cryptocurrency transactions. Juicyway addresses this need by leveraging stablecoin technology to enable fast, affordable global money transfers with 24/7 execution and settlement.

Cross-Border Payments

Fintech News

APRIL 24, 2025

In this article, we take a closer look at Asias fintech unicorns, exploring how theyre changing the game, rethinking old models, and helping position the continent as a global powerhouse in financial technology. Using real-time payment technology, Nium helps companies speed up international transactions, simplify operations, and scale.

FinTech

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Singapore FinTech Festival returned for its ninth annual edition, bringing together policy, finance and technology communities at the Singapore EXPO. “Crypto.com Pay is a secure and scalable technology, offering our customers yet another innovative way to interact with cryptocurrency – as the future of payments.”

Product

Clearly Payments

DECEMBER 19, 2024

From crazy numbers to transformative technologies, the stats behind todays payment trends are more than just impressive; theyre a roadmap to the future. Cryptocurrency Payments Grow by 70% Year Over Year. Cryptocurrency is no longer just for tech enthusiasts. Stay informed about the latest trends and technologies in payments.

BNPL

Fintech News

JULY 8, 2025

The paper outlines how emerging technologies such as IoT, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and cloud computing are converging to transform the digital payments industry, with Fourth Generation Payment Networks (4GPN) playing a central role.

Payment Networks

Fintech News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Singapore, a nation long recognised for its financial acumen and technological advancement, is making a calculated gamble on the future of finance through tokenisation. Rather than shying away from the complexities of the digital asset revolution, the city-state is actively embracing the potential of tokenisation and cryptocurrencies.

Cryptocurrency

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Other methods that merchants anticipate will become more popular include QR code payments (33%), BNPL options (25%), cryptocurrencies (21%) and CBDCs (11%). “By aligning technology investments with these consumer expectations, they are not only boosting resilience but also paving the way for a sustainable, future-ready ecosystem.”

Payment APIs and Integration

Fintech News

MARCH 6, 2025

Blockchain Festival Asia When: 8 March 2025 Where: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore The Blockchain Festival Asia is the go-to event for professionals, industry leaders, and newcomers interested in blockchain, cryptocurrency, DeFi, GameFi, NFTs, mining, payment systems, and investment opportunities.

FinTech

The Payments Association

MARCH 19, 2025

Despite these advancements, many firms still rely on outdated payment systems and technologies that cant meet the market’s growing demands. Notably, the rise of cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are transforming the digital payments landscape.

Cross-Border

Finextra

JUNE 10, 2025

As consumers express interest in paying with digital assets, businesses see a means of gaining a larger customer base. External This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author.

Settlement

Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In this exclusive Fintech Review interview, Adam Swartzbaugh, CEO of Almond FinTech , discusses transformative cross-border payment technology. It is setting new standards in cross-border transactions with cutting-edge technology and a focus on accessibility. Let’s dive in.

Cross-Border Payments

Finextra

JUNE 23, 2025

Set to arrive by the end of the year, FIUSD will be offered through existing Fiserv technology at no additional cost to clients and be interoperable with other stablecoins, with a deal already in place with PayPal for its PYUSD.

Stablecoins

Finovate

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The partnership will enable users of Ingenico’s platform globally to accept payments in cryptocurrency. ” The partnership between Fenergo and Boerse Stuttgart Digital will speed the onboarding of banks, brokers, and asset managers ready to launch their own cryptocurrency and digital asset offerings. .

Blockchain

PayPal

JULY 17, 2025

"A key to any cryptocurrency’s success is a robust developer ecosystem, but to encourage developers into the community, we must give them the tools they need to build and deploy wherever they wish," said May Zabaneh, Vice President of Product, PayPal. compared to Ethereum mainnet’s often prohibitive costs.

PayPal

Fintech News

APRIL 25, 2025

Banking and insurance, as well as cryptocurrency ranked among the top five most targeted sectors in 2024, with fraud rates of 2.7% Technology as a key defense Despite the escalating role of AI in identity fraud, many organizations see the technology as a vital tool in fighting back. and 2.2%, respectively.

Deepfake

Clearly Payments

JULY 21, 2025

Crypto Payments : Early adopters of cryptocurrency payments appeal to tech-savvy customers and gain competitive advantage. Choosing the Right Payment Processor Is Crucial With so much innovation, merchants need a partner who offers cutting-edge technology, transparency, and expert support.

Merchant Payment Processing

Fintech Review

MAY 6, 2025

As payment innovation accelerates, Checkout.coms strategy, technology, and positioning offer a clear window into the future of global financial infrastructure. Checkout.com: Technology and Platform Capabilities At its heart, Checkout.com is a technology-first company.

Payment APIs and Integration

Stax

MARCH 6, 2025

Think Bluetooth technology but without manual device discovery and pairing. NFC technology can process payments through: Peer-to-peer mode. Read/write technology. This technology turns any NFC-enabled smartphone, smartwatch, or wearable into a contactless credit or debit card. NFC is a subset of RFID technology.

Contactless Payments

Stax

MARCH 11, 2025

There are six main payment methods used in online payments, including credit & debit cards, digital wallets, ACH & bank transfers, direct debit, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, and cryptocurrencies. Vincent, the Grenadines, Anguilla, and Montserrat has issued Dcash, a cryptocurrency it guarantees and maintains.

Online Payment Processing

The Fintech Times

JUNE 3, 2025

The UKs active regulatory engagement with crypto and digital finance is helping to lay the foundation for more mainstream applications of decentralised technologies. 50 per cent of UK SMBs surveyed that do not currently accept cryptocurrency payments are likely to accept them in the next two to three years.

Research

The Payments Association

OCTOBER 28, 2024

While banks and payment providers are making strides in fraud detection and prevention, the report stresses the need for more robust collaboration with technology and telecom sectors. Investment in consumer education, combined with continued innovation in fraud detection technologies, will be essential in mitigating these growing risks.

Scams