Payments Dive
JANUARY 21, 2025
The emerging technology will help merchants process payments faster and provide customers with more ways to pay, those who follow the payments industry say. It will also increasingly offers a defense against rising fraud.
Fintech News
JANUARY 21, 2025
Singapore-based digital payments provider dtcpay has partnered with BNB Chain to accelerate the real-world utility of stablecoins, making paying with stablecoins more practical, accessible, and cost-effective for everyday transactions. This collaboration will enable businesses using dtcpay to accept payments in stablecoins like USDT and USDC via the BNB Chain network , including BNB Smart Chain and opBNB.
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TechCrunch Fintech
JANUARY 21, 2025
Fintech giant Stripe is laying off 300 people, according to a leaked memo reported on Tuesday by Business Insider. The affected employees are largely in product, engineering, and operations roles, the memo said. Despite the layoffs, Chief People Officer Rob McIntosh said that Stripe intends to still grow its headcount by 17% to land at […] 2024 TechCrunch.
NFCW
JANUARY 22, 2025
Mastercard is testing a new service that enables cardholders to simply tap their contactless bank card to their NFC smartphone in order to complete an ecommerce or other card-not-present transaction, executive vice president Jennifer Marriner has revealed. EVP: Mastercard’s Jennifer Marriner “The ease of tapping in store can be replicated in ecommerce through Tap to Pay,” Marriner explains. “If youre shopping online, you can tap your card against your phone to complete yo
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
The Fintech Times
JANUARY 20, 2025
Due to the risk of stifling innovation, the American Fintech Council (AFC), the trade association representing responsible fintech companies and banks, has requested that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the independent agency created by Congress to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation’s financial system, withdraws its Proposed Rule on Recordkeeping for Custodial Accounts.
Fintech News
JANUARY 22, 2025
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) today marked the official integration of the Bakong Tourists app with Visa , expanding digital payment options for international visitors. While the app was first launched in November last year, this integration allows tourists to link their Visa cards from their home countries and make payments using KHQR codes at around 4.5 million merchants across Cambodia.
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NFCW
JANUARY 23, 2025
ULTRA-COMPACT: The development kit features ST’s new 4mm x 4mm ST25R200 reader/writer IC PARTNER NEWS: STMicroelectronics has introduced a modular reader/tag development kit that makes it easy for engineers to explore the potential of NFC across a wide array of industrial, consumer and medical use cases, from household appliances to games consoles, personal care devices, power tools, product authentication solutions, and more.
Bank Automation
JANUARY 23, 2025
Agentic AI is already taking center stage this year: 71% of executives say AI agents will drive higher levels of automation in their workflows and 52% percent say they plan to use agents in 2025. Built on generative AI and large language models, agentic AI is able to make decisions, unlike previous AI technology, which […] The post 52% of execs say they plan to use agents appeared first on Bank Automation News.
Fintech News
JANUARY 21, 2025
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has recently announced significant regulatory changes aimed at reducing the dominance of existing players in the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) ecosystem and increasing competition. These changes, which include lifting restrictions on WhatsApp Pay and postponing the implementation of a market share cap for UPI apps, underscore the NPCIs commitment to create a fairer digital payment landscape in India, and ensuring equal opportunities for all pa
TechCrunch Fintech
JANUARY 23, 2025
It can be challenging for developers of fintech apps to integrate repayment, balance transfer, and bill pay functionality. Devs often have to deal with a patchwork of brittle screen-scraping APIs to extract data from users’ financial institutions or worse, tools to process mounds of physical checks and paperwork. Three friends and entrepreneurs Jose […] 2024 TechCrunch.
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
NFCW
JANUARY 20, 2025
The UK government plans to introduce a mobile app that motorists will be able to use to store a digital version of their driving licence on their smartphone, the BBC reports. “The Gov.uk app, which is set to arrive this year, would securely store licence details and allow them to be used as a form of ID for buying age-restricted products, including alcohol, voting or travelling on domestic flights,” the BBC says. “The app will allow customers at self service checkouts to verify
Fintech Finance
JANUARY 22, 2025
Inclusive global payments platform, Ecommpay , has added Swedish banking app, Swish , to its growing list of Alternative Payment Methods (APMs). The app, which boasts a 39%+ share of checkout in Sweden, is the Swedish consumers preferred way to pay. By adding it to the Ecommpay payment platform for payments in SEK, merchants targeting the Swedish market will be able to optimise checkout performance.
Fintech News
JANUARY 22, 2025
The digital revolution in Southeast Asia (SEA) is transforming consumer behaviour, with the region’s digital economy projected to hit US$1 trillion by 2030. Digital payments are at the heart of this growth, offering consumers convenience, reliability, and efficiency. By 2025, SEAs internet economyencompassing e-commerce, food delivery, and financial services is expected to reach US$360 billion , driven by widespread adoption of digital wallets and flexible payment solutions.
FloQast
JANUARY 22, 2025
At FloQast, we set the bar high. Why? Aside from being how a business should be run, its also because of the accounting in our DNA: FloQast was created as a tool we wished existed when we were in the trenches, doing the work. As we continue to push the boundaries in the AI space , our AI-powered tools help accounting teams do more with lessenhancing decision-making, uncovering insights, and reducing repetitive tasks through intelligent automation.
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NFCW
JANUARY 21, 2025
The FiRa Consortium has published an update to its technical specifications for Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology that add support for “advanced UWB applications that require various combinations of FiRa features to work together deterministically”, such as mobile payments and transit ticketing. The updated Core 3.0 Specifications “enhance UWBs capabilities, enabling seamless interoperability and unlocking new possibilities for precise and secure ranging and positioning in divers
Fintech Finance
JANUARY 20, 2025
A positive payment experience makes 82% of global online sports-bettors stay to continue wagering with sportsbooks, according to new research released today by leading payments platform Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE). Beyond player retention, the latest All the Ways Players Pay annual report underscores the critical role payments play in customer acquisition and the importance of sportsbooks offering localized cashiers with alternative payment methods (APMs) to ensure payment choice plus fast and secure t
Fintech News
JANUARY 21, 2025
Southeast Asia is on the brink of a rapid expansion in open banking, with financial institutions leveraging open banking to enhance customer experiences, and fintech companies utilizing application programming interfaces (APIs) to revolutionising payments, lending, and more. A new report by Twimbit, a Singapore-based research and advisory firm, highlights the state of open finance in Southeast Asia, exploring the different factors such as regional integration, technological innovation, evolving
Stax
JANUARY 21, 2025
If youre like many people, its been a while since you last made a payment exclusively with cash. According to Forrester, 69% of adults in the U.S. said theyve used electronic payment methods to make a transaction in the past three months. This also applies to your customers. They no longer handle cash and checks. Credit and debit cards, digital wallets , ACH transfers , and other digital payments have become the norm.
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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. The payments landscape has seen accelerated growth across both traditional and alternative channels, driven by rising digital adoption, technological advancements, and an increasing focus on seamless user experiences.
Fintech Finance
JANUARY 23, 2025
NMI , a global leader in embedded payments infrastructure, announces Bill Connect, a new extension for use with the NMI Payment Gateway, powered by Biller Genie. Designed to integrate seamlessly with popular accounting software such as QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, and Xero, Bill Connect simplifies billing and payment acceptance, offering small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) an easier way to manage their accounts receivable while accelerating payments.
Fintech News
JANUARY 20, 2025
Thinking about diving into the world of cryptocurrency in Singapore? Youre in the right place. Singapore embraces digital currencies, combining cutting-edge innovation with solid regulations to ensure a safe trading environment. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) keeps the market secure through rules that protect investors while encouraging growth.
Stax
JANUARY 21, 2025
Much like in the United States (and practically the rest of the world, for that matter), Canadian consumers have widely adopted credit cards and digital payments. Research shows that Canada has the world’s highest credit card ownership rate, with 82.7% of consumers owning at least one credit card. With payment methods like credit cards and mobile payments being table stakes these days, the Canadian payment processing landscape has gotten quite crowded with numerous processors and merchant
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
Bank Automation
JANUARY 22, 2025
Investors are exploring a multitude of fintech startups with the expectation that venture capital will bounce back in 2025 along with better macroeconomic conditions. While fintech funding this year may not match the $143 billion it reached in 2021, it is forecast to grow marginally higher than 2024, when funding fell 20% year over […] The post 22 startups to watch in 2025 appeared first on Bank Automation News.
Fintech Finance
JANUARY 20, 2025
Visa, a world leader in digital payments, today brings Apple Pay to its customers in Egypt. Apple Pay is a safe, secure and easy way to pay in-store, in-app and online. To pay in-store, customers simply double-click the side button and hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a payment terminal to make a contactless payment. Every Apple Pay purchase is secure because it is authenticated with Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode, as well as a one-time unique dynamic security code.
PCI Security Standards
JANUARY 23, 2025
ThePCI Security StandardsCouncil is excited to share that the PCI SSC Global Content Libraryis now available onYouTube!
Stax
JANUARY 21, 2025
Any merchant who transacts in the offline world (like brick-and-mortar stores or even mobile businesses) needs a modern point-of-sale (POS) system. The right solution will enable you to ring up sales with ease, as well as manage the various components of your business. But what exactly is a POS system and how do you select the right solution for your business?
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.
TechCrunch Fintech
JANUARY 21, 2025
Payments and financial solutions are two-a-penny at this point, but mostly for online e-commerce. What about physical stores? In 2023 Qomodo, a Milan-based “all-in-one” payment methods aggregator for physical merchants, came out with a 34.5 million ($36.9 million) pre-seed round (mostly debt), which we covered, to expand the BNPL model into other categories.
Fintech Finance
JANUARY 20, 2025
Trustly , the global leader in Pay by Bank, has announced the next generation of its groundbreaking payment technology, Pay N Play. The enhanced solution is expected to reduce average login time from 48 seconds to under 10 seconds while delivering lightning-fast transactions, seamless onboarding, and personalized player experiences. The announcement takes center stage at ICE 2025 in Barcelona, the leading event in the gaming industry.
The Fintech Times
JANUARY 21, 2025
As much as three-quarters (72 per cent) of regulated companies feel overwhelmed by current anti-financial crime compliance demands; according to the latest study by digital compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) solution provider SmartSearch. In the study, ‘ The Compliance Forecast ‘, SmartSearch reveals thatwhile regulations play a critical role in combating increasingly sophisticated criminal activity, many businesses are finding it challenging to navigate the growing complexit
Stax
JANUARY 21, 2025
Accepting payments always comes with processes and fees, particularly when it comes to online or digital payments. From payment gateways to API plugins, there’s a certain amount of IT work required to facilitate the payment process. Now, if youre a small business managing all of that can be time-consuming and difficult. This is where payment links come in.
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