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Wallet wars: How digital payments are reshaping finance

The Payments Association

According to Yaccarino, the partnership will allow for secure and instant funding to users X Wallet via Visa Direct, connecting to their debit cards and allowing for peer-to-peer payments. By replacing the need for physical cash or cards, they allow seamless payments via smartphones, tablets, or other connected devices.

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Alternative Payment Adoption Continues to Rise Across Emerging Markets, Reveals EBANX

The Fintech Times

Digital-first financial institutions have become key drivers behind cards’ sustained presence and growth in rising economies, according to new data revealed by EBANX , the global payment service provider (PSP). These digital solutions have pushed traditional payment methods to evolve and adapt to meet modern consumer expectations.”

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Key Differences of Payments for Small Businesses vs. Enterprises

Clearly Payments

81% of small businesses accept credit and debit cards, while 37% accept digital wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay. In the U.S., Cash remains an essential payment method for many SMBs, with 36.4% of total sales still being cash-based. In Canada, a similar trend exists. According to Statistics Canada, 64.4%

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Runa Introduces Runa Assure: Proactive Security for Payout Protection

Fintech Finance

Runa Assure was purpose-built for instant payout methods, including gift cards, prepaid, and push-to-card, and now protects over two million unique recipients every month. Data Encryption & Secure Storage: Ensure sensitive information and API keys remain protected with leading cloud encryption technologies.

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Paymentology’s predictions for 2025

The Payments Association

Payment technology and innovation are accelerating across the fintech industry, with more companies recognising the importance of adapting to changing customer needs, with non-cash transactions projected to hit 2.3 trillion transactions by 2027. billion users by 2025, nearly 60% of the global population.

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EBANX Data Shows 41% of Online Card Transactions in Brazil Come From Digital Issuers

Fintech Finance

Digital-first financial institutions have become key drivers behind cards’ sustained presence and growth in rising economies. This trend is gaining traction in other countries in Latin America, mainly Colombia (21%) and Argentina (19%), where digital banking expansion and intense fintech activity are pushing card issuance.

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myTU Introduces Google Pay for Secure Contactless Payments

Fintech Finance

This new feature enables both individuals and businesses to add their debit cards to Google Wallet, making payments more convenient and secure. Payments are completed faster, and customers benefit from Google Pays robust security features, which ensure that card details remain encrypted and protected during every purchase.