payments

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USDC Deepens Its Footprint as a Global B2B Payment Rail via Equals Money x Railsr and BVNK Partnership

As the line between traditional finance and digital assets continues to blur, Equals Money x Railsr and BVNK are joining forces to bring USDC payment tools into the mainstream of business-to-business (B2B) transactions.

Blockchain & Crypto

ClearBank Leverages Stablecoin Momentum to Modernise Cross-Border Payments

By joining the Circle Payments Network (CPN), ClearBank will offer institutional and fintech clients access to Circle Mint for issuing and redeeming USDC and EURC stablecoin in Europe, enabling near-instant, transparent cross-border settlements.

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Worldline and Deliverect Power the Next Wave of Digital Hospitality with Smart Self-Ordering Kiosks in the UK

The joint Worldline and Deliverect self-ordering solution is now available to UK hospitality businesses, offering an easy-to-deploy platform to modernise in-store experiences and keep pace with the evolving expectations of connected diners.

Fintech & Ecommerce

GASA Report Shows Indonesians Lost $3.3B to Fraud This Year

Digital scams surge across Indonesia, costing billions, with customers believing public organizations should provide better fraud protection: the new GASA report calls for urgent action.

Articles

Augmented Intelligence & Emerging Threats: Rethinking Fraud Prevention in the AI Era With Laurent Sarrat, Sis ID CEO & Co-Founder

AI will define the next generation of fraud prevention — on both sides, thinks Laurent Sarrat, CEO and co-founder of Sis ID, a French fintech that provides collaborative payment-fraud prevention solutions. When AI tools are both advanced protection and a growing threat to payment companies, major challenges arise. PaySpace Magazine Global had an exciting conversation […]

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Brazil and Hong Kong Complete Landmark Blockchain Trade Pilot Using Chainlink

Cross-border test connects Brazil’s Drex and Hong Kong’s Ensemble CBDC blockchain networks, showcasing the future of automated, programmable trade finance.

Articles

EU Instant Payments Regulation: What Changed for Payment Providers and Consumers?

This October, all payment service providers operating in the EU became legally obliged to send and receive instant credit SEPA transfers (in euros) under the EU Instant Payments Regulation, while also offering a free Verification of Payee (VoP) service. What does the new legislation mean for consumers and PSPs?

Fintech & Ecommerce

Nexi & Zucchetti Expand Partnership to Provide Integrated Payment Solutions for European Merchants

With a new partnership, Nexi Group and Zucchetti S.p.A., aim to redefine integrated payment solutions for Europe’s retail and hospitality sectors.

Blockchain & Crypto

Worldline and Fipto Join Forces to Bring Stablecoin Payments to Europe’s Financial Infrastructure

For Europe’s payments sector, the collaboration between Worldline and Fipto is again demonstrating the operational and regulatory readiness of stablecoin payments. The initiative underscores how the continent’s financial ecosystem is evolving beyond traditional rails toward a model where digital assets and fiat coexist seamlessly under a unified regulatory and technological framework.

News

Afriex Partners with Visa to Enable Real-Time Cross-Border Payments Across 160+ Markets

Afriex’s new functionality is now live and available immediately via the Afriex mobile app, enabling users to send cross-border payments seamlessly and securely through Visa Direct.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Uber Taps Checkout.com to Supercharge Global Payments With AI-Driven Intelligence

Checkout.com has been selected as Uber payments partner to power its enterprise platform with fast, reliable global payments, driven by AI intelligence.

Fintech & Ecommerce

iDEAL to Become Wero in 2026 in Europe’s Push for a Unified Digital Payments Future

The Netherlands’ dominant online payment system iDEAL is set to begin its migration to the pan-European digital wallet Wero in 2026 – a move that signals not just re-branding, but a strategic leap toward a unified, Europe-wide payment ecosystem.

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Flexible Finance Boosts Retail Performance, With Bank-Backed BNPL Being The Preferred Option

Retailers offering flexible payment options such as Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) and point-of-sale (POS) finance are already seeing tangible commercial benefits, according to new research from Lloyds Merchant Services. The caveat is that customers favour flexible payments offered through their existing bank relationships.

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Implementation Complexity Holds Back Embedded Finance Adoption, ClearBank Report Finds

Despite growing enthusiasm for embedded finance services, many brands remain hesitant to move from intention to action due to implementation challenges, according to ClearBank’s new report.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Razorpay and NPCI International Partner to Bring India’s UPI Payments to Malaysia

Indian travellers can now pay in Malaysia just as easily as they do back home, as Razorpay and NPCI International have joined forces to bring India’s UPI payment system to Malaysian merchants

Fintech & Ecommerce

Paystack Partners with PesaLink to Unlock Instant Bank Transfers for Kenyan Businesses

Paystack new integration with Kenya’s real-time interbank network PesaLink unlocks direct bank payments 24/7, giving merchants faster cash flow and customers a simpler, card-free way to pay.

Payments are the transfer of money between two parties in exchange for goods, services, or to settle obligations. They can be made through various online and offline methods like cash, cards, bank transfers, mobile wallets, or digital currencies. Payments are foundational to the fintech industry. They represent the most frequent and essential financial interaction between individuals, businesses, and institutions. In fintech, innovations in payments focus on making transactions faster, affordable, more secure, and inclusive. These money transfers are often the entry point for broader digital financial services, such as lending, insurance, or investment, and play a key role in driving financial inclusion and global commerce.