Finextra

MAY 30, 2025

Barclays head of fintech strategy and open innovation, Andrew Elphick, is stepping down after 14 years at the British bank.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 30, 2025

Valued at $28.93billion in 2024 and set to hit $49.18billion in 2025, according to The Business Research Company , the blockchain market is thriving. While this growth is in part due to the success of the crypto industry, the blockchain industry is not dependent on crypto. In light of this, this May we are looking to spotlight blockchains use cases and where the tech is going next.

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Finextra

MAY 30, 2025

House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (R-AR) today introduced the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, which would establish a regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 30, 2025

Local payments platform PPRO has launched ‘Subscriptions for Local Payments’, a new dedicated solution aiming to empower Payment Service Providers (PSPs) and merchants operating in the subscription economy to accelerate growth through optimised local payment strategies. By leveraging the new subscription solution from PPRO, its customers can optimise their payment strategies and checkout journeys by accessing functionality that drives incremental revenue by expanding access to local

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Finextra

MAY 30, 2025

Describing the evolution of modern banking, Sovan Shatpathy, SVP, Product Management & Development, Oracle Financial Services joined the FinextraTV virtual studio to explain how banks can thrive. As well as contextualising the current landscape and offering insights into the way that banks are now focussing more intently on the customer journey, Shatpathy asserts that all banks cannot be physical or digital, they must be 'phygital'.

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Paystand

MAY 30, 2025

Streamline the customer payment experience with faster, flexible options that improve loyalty, reduce friction, and accelerate your cash flow.

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Finextra

MAY 30, 2025

The global fintech sector has faced unprecedented challenges lately due to rapid changes in U.S. pol.

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The Paypers

MAY 30, 2025

Sumsub integrates Sumsub ID with Solana Attestation Service (SAS) for on-chain reusable digital identity credentials.

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Finextra

MAY 30, 2025

With technology, customers have evolved so much that they dont like to wait. They expect fast, flex.

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The Paypers

MAY 30, 2025

Visa has announced a suite of product developments and partnerships aimed at improving commerce in the APAC region.

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Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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Finextra

MAY 30, 2025

In June 2023, The Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges alleging that the crypto asset trading platform committed a variety of securities law violations.

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The Paypers

MAY 30, 2025

Mercado Pago has announced that it will apply for a banking licence from the Central Bank of Argentina in order to expand its service oering within its digital model.

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Finextra

MAY 30, 2025

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered Unified Conversations Platform for credit unions and community banks, today unveiled Eltropy Office Phone, a cloud-native business phone system that integrates with AI-powered modern contact center systems such as Eltropy Voice+ to deliver an enterprise-wide Unified Telephony Experience.

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The Paypers

MAY 30, 2025

Lloyds Banking Group has initiated a partnership with personal finance app Lumio to trial a solution aimed at simplifying shared financial responsibilities for cohabiting individuals.

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Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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Finextra

MAY 30, 2025

PPRO, the leading local payments platform, today announced the launch of Subscriptions for Local Payments.

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The Paypers

MAY 30, 2025

Dojo , a UK payment technology provider, has secured an investment of USD 190 million from Vitruvian Partners to expand its operations in the UK and EU markets.

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Payments Dive

MAY 30, 2025

The company caters to churches and other nonprofits, smoothing the channels to take in donations in various forms, including cryptocurrencies.

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The Paypers

MAY 30, 2025

Payments technology firm Tribe Payments has entered into a strategic collaboration with Singapore-based Finmo.

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Payments Dive

MAY 30, 2025

The startups, which both offer cross-border payments, each closed on major capital-raising efforts this week.

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The Paypers

MAY 30, 2025

TBC Bank Uzbekistan (TBC UZ) has integrated Genesys Engage , a provider of customer experience solutions, into its customer care operations.

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Finovate

MAY 30, 2025

This week’s edition of Finovate Global looks at fintech headlines from companies headquartered in North Africa. Fayda wallet goes live in Ethiopia Designed to revolutionize the way Ethiopians access digital services, Ethiopia’s National ID Program (NIDP) has launched its FaydaPass wallet. The solution, developed in partnership with TECH5 and Visa , will help promote financial inclusion and address the need for verified electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) services throughout society.

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The Paypers

MAY 30, 2025

UK-based fintech company Merge has received an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) and a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) approval to optimise its stablecoin payment offering in France.

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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The Payments Association

MAY 30, 2025

UK current account switching hit 1.2 million in 2024, but banks face retention issues as digital challengers win loyalty with seamless, transparent customer experiences. The UK banking sector experienced a surge in current account switching in 2024, with 1.2 million customers switching providers. Despite high-value cash incentives of up to 200, nearly two-thirds of these customers departed within six months.

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The Paypers

MAY 30, 2025

PPRO has launched its Subscriptions for Local Payments product, allowing merchants and PSPs to accelerate development through optimised local payment strategies.

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The Payments Association

MAY 30, 2025

The UKs fast-growing BNPL sector is entering a pivotal phase as it transitions to full FCA oversight, with providers adapting to new compliance, transparency, and consumer protection standards. The UKs Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) sector in 2025 stands as one of the fastest-growing payment types. With transaction values forecasted to reach 27.1 billion this year , BNPL has evolved from a niche offering to a mainstream payment option that retailers and consumers increasingly adopt.

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The Paypers

MAY 30, 2025

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has received authorisation under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) from Austria’s FMA.

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Speaker: Brad Pinneke, VP of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

In this webinar, Brad Pinneke, Vice President of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, will dive into the 7 must-have criteria for evaluating payments partners, helping you maximize both efficiency and the long-term value of your investment. From assessing technology capabilities to leveraging business development opportunities, this session will give you a clear, actionable strategy to select the right partner for scaling your business.

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The Payments Association

MAY 30, 2025

As the FCA ramps up its expectations in the payments and e-money space, a compliance monitoring programme (CMP) isnt just for show. Its how firms stay ahead of regulatory expectations, give their boards clarity, and manage risk in a way that supports growth. But how do you begin to put the essential building blocks in place? Start with the proper structure A four-stage framework keeps things sharp, focused, and manageable: Planning Map your risks, identify your obligations, and work out whats wo

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Fintech Finance

MAY 30, 2025

Flexa , the leading digital payment network, and Nexus , the new decentralized wallet redefining asset management from the Litecoin Foundation, are making spending Litecoin in the real world easier than ever. Through a new integration with the Flexa SDK, Nexus Wallet users can now enjoy instant, secure payments at over 41,000 locations across North America, turning their digital assets into seamless purchasing power.

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Faster Payments Council

MAY 30, 2025

Join us for an upcoming FPC webinar, sponsored by ePayResources, on Wednesday, June 25 from 1:00pm-2:00pmET. Dive into the world of stablecoins in this introductory session! Learn what stablecoins are, explore their different types (like fiat or "pegged," crypto, algorithmic and commodity), and discover how they're used for payments, trading, and DeFi.

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Payments Dive

MAY 30, 2025

Bureau leadership found there was no mechanism to transfer money the Federal Reserve had given the agency. Consumer advocates warned they could sue again if the CFPB tries again to defund itself.

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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