The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

It has been a busy few days for the Central Bank of Brazil as it announces another company has acquired a payment institution (PI) licence. With its new PI licence, AstroPay will deliver secure, compliant, and user-friendly cross-border payment solutions. per cent and an IOF (financial transaction tax) of just 0.38

Payments Institute

Fintech News

APRIL 7, 2025

Singapore and Hong Kong-licensed payment institution FOMO Pay has launched local Vietnamese Dong (VND) virtual accounts. The service enables merchants, corporates, and institutions to send and receive VND within Vietnam using locally issued virtual accounts under their own names via the countrys local payment infrastructure.

Cross-Border

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 10, 2025

dLocal , a payment platform connecting merchants to emerging markets born out of Uruguay, has secured the UK Authorised Payment Institution (API) licence from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). With the licence, dLocal can now offer a comprehensive suite of regulated payment solutions to UK-based merchants.

Payments Institute

Fintech News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The company operates a blockchain-based unified ledger for payments, enabling real-time clearing and settlement for instant liquidity and transparency, and overcoming challenges commonly associated with sequential processing in legacy payment systems, including settlement delays, limited transaction transparency and high operating costs.

Cross-Border Payments

Fintech News

JANUARY 12, 2025

Reap, a Hong Kong-based payment technology provider, has received in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Founded in 2018 in Hong Kong, Reap offers payment technology solutions, including corporate cards, payout systems, and expense management tools.

Cross-Border

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 7, 2025

Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE), a global payments platform, today announced that it has received approval from the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) for a payment institution (PI) license for the countrys launch of its regulated online sports-betting and gambling market.

Alternative Payment Methods

Fintech News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The companys annualised transaction volume rose from US$100 billion in August to US$130 billion just three months later, following its ARR surpassing US$500 million. This marks a 73% year-over-year increase in transaction volume. Airwallex, a global financial platform, reported significant growth in 2024.

Volume

Fintech News

OCTOBER 27, 2024

While the SRF covers common phishing scams involving impersonation and unauthorized transactions, it does not include scams involving authorized transactions, such as investment scams and love scams. The SRF’s liability provisions do not extend to transactions involving credit cards, charge cards, or debit cards issued in Singapore.

Phishing

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Customers can now deposit SGD into their OKX accounts using PayNow and withdraw funds via FAST, provided their bank is one of the 27 institutions participating in the service. This simplifies fiat transactions on the platform, ensuring faster and more seamless access for users.

Cross-Border

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) and the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) have officially approved the acquisition of Transfeera , a fintech specialised in payment solutions for businesses, by PayRetailers , a leading payments processor in Latin America and Africa.

Central Bank

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 31, 2025

AstroPay , a global leader in digital financial solutions, is redefining financial connectivity in Brazil with its strategic expansion and acquiring a coveted Payment Institution (PI) license issued by the Central Bank of Brazil. and an IOF (financial transaction tax) of just 0.38%.

Payments Institute

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Pix, Brazils instant payment system managed by the Central Bank, has transformed digital transactions, with over 170 million users and 90% of Brazils adult population relying on the system. It also enables centavo deposit verification, ensuring player accounts are active and valid for transactions.

Regulations

The Fintech Times

MARCH 28, 2025

The firm has completed its next major milestone as it has been officially licensed as a Payments Institution by the French Prudential Control and Resolution Authority (ACPR), part of the Bank of France. With its new status as a licensed Payments Institution, Fipto is positioned at the intersection of traditional and digital finance.

Stablecoins

The Paypers

JUNE 8, 2025

Following this announcement, Zimpler will have the possibility to facilitate payments and other Open Finance ecosystem resources, as well as streamlining the checkout process and reducing friction by allowing direct transactions without redirecting users to bank apps.

Payments Institute

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 8, 2025

1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform , was granted the Major Payment Institution (MPI) License under the Payment Services Act 2019 by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This significant milestone strengthens XTransfer’s leading position in the B2B cross-border payments industry.

Authorization

Fintech News

MARCH 4, 2025

Fly Wing Technologies, a subsidiary of digital asset platform Matrixport , has received a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The approval allows Fly Wing to continue building its role as a trusted over-the-counter (OTC) desk for digital payment token services in Singapore.

Digital Payments

Finovate

JUNE 6, 2025

This week’s edition of Finovate Global looks at recent fintech headlines from Ireland. Nomupay Raises $40 Million at $290 Million Valuation Courtesy of an investment from SBPS, a subsidiary of Japan’s SoftBank, Irish fintech Nomupay has secured €35 million ($40 million) in new funding.

Cross-Border Payments

Finextra

AUGUST 7, 2025

While these reports are typically regulatory in nature, the 2025 edition reads like a warning bell for the fintech industry — especially for firms that are growing fast but neglecting the governance and risk controls needed to stay compliant. Common issues include: 🚩 Why it matters for fintech: This is not just about ticking boxes.

Risk

The Fintech Times

JULY 1, 2025

Mobile Payment Solutions (MPS), Belgium’s regulated payment institution, has joined forces with open banking leader Salt Edge to launch PSD2-compliant APIs. The post Mobile Payment Solutions Selects Salt Edge to Support Launch of PSD2-Compliant APIs appeared first on The Fintech Times.

Mobile Payments

The Fintech Times

APRIL 8, 2025

The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup takes a look at the latest fintech stories from around the world on Tuesday 8 April 2025. Shang Chou , who has experience building investment and fintech solutions for the asset and wealth management industry, also joins the team as Cache’s new head of institutional solutions.

FinTech

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Episode Six (E6), a leading global provider of enterprise-grade payment processing and ledger infrastructure, today announces a partnership with payment solutions and services provider Secupay to provide asylum seekers with payment cards, enabling them access to financial support from the German Government.

Government

The Fintech Times

MARCH 18, 2025

According to Statista , fintech in Latin America (LatAm) suffered in 2023, with less than $2billion invested in fintech ventures a drastic drop from 2021s value of $6billion. With the future of fintech looking optimistic in 2025, Em Conversa looks to explore how the LatAm region can prosper once more.

Online and Mobile Banking

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

With over 65 licenses globally and now six direct connections to domestic payment systems, this infrastructure enables over 63% of all Wise transactions to be completed instantly (under 20 seconds), with an average fee of 0.62%. Wise has spent the last 14 years building an alternative to traditional correspondent banking.

Instant Payments

The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Many businesses and consumers need stability to conduct their transactions, meaning that turning to stablecoins and fiat currencies is the more reliable solution. This ties in with one of the commitments of dtcpay has made which is to offer secure, predictable and regulatory-compliant payment solutions.

Stablecoins

Fintech News

JUNE 1, 2025

It said the brand update reflects its growing function as an infrastructure layer for institutional money movement. Our mission is clearer than ever: to bridge the great disconnect in global payments by providing the trusted settlement infrastructure layer the world can rely on.”

Settlement

Fintech Finance

JUNE 6, 2025

This includes access to BPCE Payment Services’ SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) system and card processing services. “This partnership with BPCE Payment Services strengthens our ability to offer clients a ‘turnkey’ approach where European banking and payment services are already pre-integrated into our platform.

Payments

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 17, 2025

Fintech regulations in Trkiye largely align with EU standards, with its Payment Law resembling the First Payment Services Directive (FPSD). However, Turkey has yet to fully adopt the Second Payment Services Directive. Additionally, Dream Games represents Trkiyes prowess in the gametech sector.

Digital Payments

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

American Express , the integrated payments giant, has partnered with Alipay , the open platform for payments and digital services in China, to launch a new feature that enhances payment convenience for international travellers exploring China.

Cross-Border

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Having obtained the PSP licence, Tuma Ventures is able to offer a comprehensive suite of financial services in Tanzania, including real-time payment processing for merchants, mobile wallet solutions, and float management for other fintechs. It says these solutions aim to advance financial inclusion and foster economic development.

Security

Fintech Finance

JULY 24, 2025

This will help property transactions go faster and be more open. This is a key milestone ahead of PEXA’s launch of its broader Sale and Purchase solution in the Autumn which will enable it to serve over 70% of property transaction types in England and Wales. NatWest conducted 12.6% NatWest conducted 12.6%

Transactions

Fintech Finance

JULY 2, 2025

“At Banqup, we’ve built our platform to connect documents and payments in a way that’s seamless, compliant, and secure,” said Arthur Paijens , responsible for Banqup SA, the payment institution part of Banqup Group. It’s a powerful combination: document-driven processes, embedded payments, and intelligent payee verification.

Payee

The Paypers

JUNE 9, 2025

Now, by acquiring PayGreen, a French company specialising in ecommerce payments, Lemonway seeks to provide its knowledge to ecommerce sites, complementing its marketplace-focused offering and third-party account payment solutions. Additionally, the transaction will enable Lemonway to achieve EBITDA break-even.

Acquirers

Fintech Finance

JULY 2, 2025

HitPay, trusted by over 15,000 businesses, unifies online, point-of-sale, and B2B payments into a single, integrated payment processing system. This significant milestone underscores HitPay’s commitment to providing secure and efficient payment solutions for SMEs.

Compliance

Fintech Finance

MARCH 20, 2025

This strategic partnership introduces international payments capabilities to Spendesk’s platform, allowing customers based in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom to make cross-border transactions quickly, securely and at low-cost in 30 currencies, supporting invoice payments and expense reimbursements.

International Payments

Fintech News

JANUARY 20, 2025

Cryptocurrency is a digital currency form that uses cryptographic technology to secure transactions and control the creation of new units. They facilitate transactions between buyers and sellers. The post How to Buy Cryptocurrency in Singapore (2025) appeared first on Fintech Singapore. What is Cryptocurrency?

Cryptocurrency

Fintech Finance

JUNE 9, 2025

Lemonway , the pan-European payment institution dedicated to marketplaces and crowdfunding platforms, announces the acquisition of PayGreen’s business, a French specialist in e-commerce payments. The post Lemonway Acquires PayGreen’s Business appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

Acquirers

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

As a direct participant of Pix, Brazils instant payment system, and as a regulated Payment Institution, Transfeera automates compliance processes for betting operators, providing real-time CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Fsicas) and bank account validation.

Compliance