February, 2025

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How AI, On-Demand Payroll, Financial Inclusion Will Redefine Payments in 2025

Payments Next

By CTO James Legan, PayQuicker As the payments industry evolves, three key trends will define 2025: the rise of AI-driven personalization, the The post How AI, On-Demand Payroll, Financial Inclusion Will Redefine Payments in 2025 first appeared on Payments NEXT.

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Armenia Advances Digital ID Scheme as Part of Open Data Vision

Open Banking Excellence

Registering a birth in Armenia can often take weeks of form filling and bureaucratic back and forth, which can make a big difference to how parents feel during the initial days after pregnancy. With the launch of the countrys digital transformation programme, we plan to get that down to an average of just 97 seconds. This is just one example of how we are working to make Armenian citizens lives easier by digitising government services.

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Telcoin Bank Steps Closer to Becoming the First Regulated Crypto Bank in the US

The Fintech Times

Nebraska’s Department of Banking and Finance has approved an application from blockchain-based financial service provider Telcoin to become the state’s first Digital Asset Depository Institution. This conditional approval brings Telcoin Bank, which is focused on digital assets, a step closer to becoming the first regulated crypto bank in the US.

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GoTyme Indonesia Offers Flexible Financing for MSMEs with Danabijak, Olsera

Fintech News

GoTyme Indonesia has partnered with Danabijak and Olsera to introduce a Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) program, aimed at providing quick and flexible financing to MSMEs. This is said to be the first such MCA offering in Indonesia, following similar initiatives by GoTyme in South Africa, the Philippines, and Vietnam. The program allows eligible merchants using the Olsera point-of-sale platform to access business loans without needing collateral.

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

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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ISO 20022 migration pushed back to July 14

Bank Automation

The Federal Reservehas rescheduled the Fedwire Funds Services adoption of the ISO 20022 message format to July 14, 2025. It was to be implemented on March 10. This single-day implementation aims to enhance the efficiency and interoperability of high-value payment systems. The transition to ISO 20022, a global standard for financial messaging, is expected to […] The post ISO 20022 migration pushed back to July 14 appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Dub: the copy trading app that has teens talking

TechCrunch Fintech

Social media changed everything from news consumption to shopping. Now, Dub thinks it can do the same for investing through an influencer-driven marketplace where users can follow the trades of top investors with a few taps. Think of it as TikTok meets Wall Street. Founded by 23-year-old Steven Wang a Harvard drop-out who began […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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BNY Sends Largest Instant Payment in U.S. History, $10 Million Following Transaction Limit Increase

Fintech Finance

Today, The Clearing House and BNY (NYSE: BK), announced the successful completion of the largest instant payment in U.S. history and the first-ever payment on the RTP network exceeding $1 million, following the recent increase in the networks transaction limit. The $10 million inter-company liquidity management payment, from a leading, global transfer agent, Computershare, to an account at another financial institution, marks a significant milestone in the evolution of instant payments, unlockin

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Top regulatory priorities for the payments sector

The Payments Association

In 2025, payments firms must prioritise compliance, open banking expansion, and stablecoin readiness to navigate regulatory shifts and drive growth. With regulatory scrutiny at an all-time high, payments firms must keep pace with evolving regulations to avoid financial penalties and reputational risks. In 2025, three priorities stand out: safeguarding customer funds, expanding open banking, and preparing for stablecoin regulation.

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Thunes Expands Real-Time Payments Network to Taiwan

Fintech News

Thunes, a global payments company specialising in cross-border transactions, has expanded its Direct Global Network to Taiwan. This expansion offers a real-time alternative to traditional cross-border payment systems for transfers to bank accounts in Taiwan. The move enhances its Pay-to-Banks service, enabling real-time payouts in New Taiwan Dollars (TWD) and United States Dollars (USD) to individual and business bank accounts at all major banks in Taiwan.

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Going on a Joint Venture: SCBHK, Animoca Brands and HKT Go on a Stablecoin Journey in Hong Kong

The Fintech Times

Stablecoins have a huge impact on the financial market as we know it, but more can still be done. Looking to take stablecoin usage to the next level in Hong Kong, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (SCBHK), Animoca Brands , and HKT have announced a joint venture (JV) to issue a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin. The process won’t be as simple as just launching a stablecoin though.

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

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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Fintech Ramp lands Eagles’ Saquon Barkley as investor and Super Bowl commercial star

TechCrunch Fintech

Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley has not only become an investor in fintech startup Ramp, he is also the star of the companys first Super Bowl commercial. Interestingly, it was Barkley who reached out to Ramp about investing, not the other way around as is so often the case with celebrity endorsements. Barkley […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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Milwaukee Brewers introduce biometric stadium access

NFCW

FACE RECOGNITION: Fans add a selfie in the MLB Ballpark app to enable biometric access to the stadium Milwaukee Brewers fans will be able to access the baseball team’s American Family Field home stadium more quickly this season by signing up for a new face biometric access control system. The Brewers have installed Major League Baseball’s MLB Go-Ahead Entry solution at the stadium’s Home Plate West and Third Base gates, “providing quicker ingress so fans can enjoy every a

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U.S. Faster Payments Council Shares Results from 2025 Faster Payments Barometer

Fintech Finance

The U.S. 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. The 2025 Faster Payments Barometer, conducted in the fall of 2024, captured insights from over 400 organizations, including financial institutions, businesses, associations, and technology providers.

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Flutterwave 2024 report highlights record growth, expansion, and innovation

The Payments Association

Founded in 2016, Flutterwave has become a leader in African enterprise payments, processing over 890 million transactions valued at $34 billion to date. The companys 2024 report highlights the companys strides in broadening its global presence, advancing its technological capabilities, and delivering exceptional value to multinationals expanding into or across Africa.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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StanChart to Support StraitsX Stablecoin Reserves

Fintech News

StraitsX, a Singapore-licensed stablecoin issuer and digital payment infrastructure provider, has partnered with Standard Chartered to strengthen the reserve management of its U.S. Dollar (XUSD) and Singapore Dollar (XSGD) stablecoins. Standard Chartered will provide cash management and custody services for the reserve assets backing the stablecoins, acting as one of StraitsX s banking partners.

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Citizens on pace for 100% cloud migration by Q3

Bank Automation

Citizens Bank aims to complete cloud migration by the third quarter as part of its effort to accelerate digitalization and product development. The $217.5 billion Citizens began cloud migration in 2019, Ajay Punia, head of fraud risk and transmissions engineering, told Bank Automation News, adding that more than 80% [of the banks apps] are already […] The post Citizens on pace for 100% cloud migration by Q3 appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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As AI Grows, So Do Its Challenges: Industry Reveals Technology’s Biggest Hurdles

The Fintech Times

A couple of years after its initial boom, artificial intelligence (AI) still remains a huge buzzword in the fintech industry, as every firm looks at a new way of integrating the tech into its infrastructure to gain a competitive edge. Exploring how they are going about doing this in 2025, The Fintech Times is spotlighting some of the biggest themes in AI this February.

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FAQ Clarifies New SAQ A Eligibility Criteria for E-Commerce Merchants

PCI Security Standards

The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) is pleased to announce the release of a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), developed in direct response to industry requests for greater clarity on the new eligibility criteria for the recently revised Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) A. This update reflects our commitment to supporting the e-commerce community by providing clear, actionable guidance to help businesses meet new requirements under PCI DSS v4.0.1, which take effect on 1 April 2025.

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Top Strategies to Future-Proof & Sustain Your Merchant Services Portfolio

Build a sustainable merchant services portfolio with practical strategies to ensure long-term success. Diversify across industries to spread risk and stabilize income, balancing high-risk and low-risk clients for a robust mix. Combine large and small merchants to create a resilient payment portfolio, leveraging each type's strengths. Foster long-term relationships through exceptional service and personalized support.

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Checkout.com Powers Vinted’s Growth, Advancing the Second-Hand Industry Through High-Performance Payments

Fintech Finance

Checkout.com , a leading global digital payments company, announces its partnership with Vinted , Europes leading online marketplace for second-hand fashion. With millions of members across 20+ countries, Vinted is revolutionizing the second-hand fashion industry by empowering individuals to buy and sell pre-loved items with ease through its digital platform.

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Avoided.io: Revolutionising chargeback management and fraud prevention

The Payments Association

In todays fast-paced digital landscape, managing payment disputes and chargebacks has become a significant challenge for businesses, especially in the e-commerce sector. Chargebacks, often triggered by fraud or customer disputes, can severely impact a companys revenue, reputation, and operational efficiency. Thats where avoided.io comes in, offering state-of-the-art Intelligent Chargeback Management Software that empowers businesses to tackle chargebacks before they become a financial burden.

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Slow Onboarding Drives Client Losses in Singapore’s Banks

Fintech News

Singapores banking sector is facing an unprecedented challenge as client attrition due to slow and inefficient onboarding practices has reached record levels, according to new research by Fenergo. A global study of over 150 C-level executives from corporate, institutional, and commercial banks in 2024 in Singapore revealed that almost 90% have lost clients over the past year due to delays and inefficiencies in onboarding – a dramatic 35% increase from 2023.

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Superlogic raises $13.7M at a $200M valuation to help consumers use reward points toward cool ‘experiences’

TechCrunch Fintech

Superlogic, a startup that helps give consumers a way to apply rewards points toward experiences, has raised $13.7 million at a $200 million valuation, the company tells TechCrunch exclusively. Lin Dai, CEO and co-founder of Miami-based Superlogic, said his companys technology is designed to enhance the value of rewards points by giving consumers a broader […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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Secrets of a Successful Sale: Optimizing Your Checkout Process

Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Revolut: Women Investors Outperform Men by 4% in 2024 as Investment Gap Closes

The Fintech Times

Women’s investments outperformed men’s by four per cent in 2024, according to Revolut data from its trading customers. New data from Revolut hints towards the beginning of a power shift as women investors saw significantly better returns than men in 2024. While trends like ‘girl math’ started as a bit of lighthearted fun, there is a clear argument that they perpetuate negative stereotypes about young women’s spending and saving habits, as well as about their financi

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DBS CEO sees job cuts of 4,000 temp staff as AI replaces roles

Bank Automation

DBS Group Holdings Ltd. plans to cut around 4,000 of its contract and temporary staff workforce over the next three years as artificial intelligence increasingly takes on roles carried out by human beings. Southeast Asias largest lender has approximately 8,000 to 9,000 of such staff, according to Chief Executive Officer Piyush Gupta, replying to a […] The post DBS CEO sees job cuts of 4,000 temp staff as AI replaces roles appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Flashpoint Made Its 8th Fintech Investment and Led a $3M Finance Round in INXY Payments to Revolutionize Crypto Payments for Businesses

Fintech Finance

INXY Payments , an EU-authorized payment platform bridging together traditional finance and the crypto economy, has successfully closed a $3 million investment round led by Flashpoint VC with participation from prominent angel investors. This funding will accelerate INXYs mission to simplify and secure crypto payments for businesses worldwide. With over $500M in annual transaction volume, INXY enables businesses to seamlessly accept, send, and exchange digital assets.

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Navigating AML obligations in the age of virtual IBANs

The Payments Association

Navigating AML obligations in the age of virtual IBANs February 10 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp What is this article about? The compliance challenges of virtual IBANs, focusing on AML obligations and regulatory gaps. Why is it important? While vIBANs offer innovation in payment systems, they introduce risks like money laundering due to insufficient oversight.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

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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Preparing for the Future of Finance: Pathway 2035 for Financial Innovation

Fintech News

In January 2025, the Swiss Financial Innovation Desk (FIND) announced the release of Pathway 2035 for Financial Innovation Your Navigator , a guide designed to steer financial and fintech leaders toward a resilient future. Panel and Organising Committee of the Event ReDesigning Financial Innovation. ReDesigning Financial Innovation in Singapore (05.11.2024): Maha El Dimachki, Head of BIS Innovation Hub Singapore; David Birch, Global Thought Leader on Digital Finance; Claudia Grisard Barbour, Pa

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Alkami is buying fintech Mantl for $400 million

TechCrunch Fintech

Digital banking services provider Alkami Technology is acquiring Mantl, which has been described as the Shopify of account opening, for $400 million. Mantl, founded in 2016 by Nathaniel Harley and Benjamin Conant, developed software to make it easier for people to open accounts digitally at community banks and credit unions. The end goal is that […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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How Fintech and AI Have Joined Forces to Improve Back-Office Operations

The Fintech Times

A couple of years after its initial boom, artificial intelligence (AI) still remains a huge buzzword in the fintech industry, as every firm looks at a new way of integrating the tech into its infrastructure to gain a competitive edge. Exploring how they are going about doing this in 2025, The Fintech Times is spotlighting some of the biggest themes in AI this February.

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How PayPal is bridging crypto and commerce through payments

Tearsheet

A few years ago, firms diving into crypto were tiptoeing through uncertainty. Fast-forward to today, a Bitcoin-focused product strategy within the lineup seems to be a safer bet. Take Block , for example. Its early, all-in stance on Bitcoin now seems like a stroke of genius, given that crypto markets are maturing, Bitcoin is reaching new peaks, and a new administration is seemingly opening the door to crypto and Web3.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

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