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Partnership Between Félix and Mastercard Targets Faster, Cheaper Remittances Into Latin America
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Partnership Between Félix and Mastercard Targets Faster, Cheaper Remittances Into Latin America

Félix will integrate Mastercard Move into its platform, enabling senders to initiate transfers via the Félix chatbot on WhatsApp, using debit cards as a funding source for their remittances to Latin America.

Wirex and Stellar Launch On‑Chain Visa Payments Using Two Stablecoins
Blockchain & Crypto

Wirex and Stellar Launch On‑Chain Visa Payments Using Two Stablecoins

Wirex and the Stellar Development Foundation have announced a major upgrade: more than 7 million Wirex users can now settle their Visa card payments using USDC and EURC stablecoins.

Airwallex Joins EPI Push for Unified European Payments Ecosystem With Wero Rollout
Fintech & Ecommerce

Airwallex Joins EPI Push for Unified European Payments Ecosystem With Wero Rollout

Financial services innovator Airwallex has become a Principal Member of the EPI Company (European Payments Initiative), bringing merchants on its platform access to Wero, the pan-European account-to-account (A2A) digital wallet, as a payment method across Europe.

Mastercard and Zenith Bank Roll Out the Essential Debit Card to Widen Payments Access in Nigeria
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Mastercard and Zenith Bank Roll Out the Essential Debit Card to Widen Payments Access in Nigeria

Combining Mastercard global network with Zenith nationwide branch and digital footprint gives the Essential Debit Card product broad merchant acceptance and the ability to work across online channels. That mix helps co-branded cards compete with other domestic card schemes and fintech rails.

Exciting Milestone for Danish Fintech Scene: Flatpay Becomes Denmark’s Fastest Fintech Unicorn
Fintech & Ecommerce

Exciting Milestone for Danish Fintech Scene: Flatpay Becomes Denmark’s Fastest Fintech Unicorn

After a major growth financing round, Flatpay reached a valuation of over €1.5 billion, becoming Denmark’s third unicorn with ambitious aims for 300 % revenue growth next year.

UBS & Ant International Tape Historic Blockchain Deal in a Rare Move by Global Bank
Blockchain & Crypto

UBS & Ant International Tape Historic Blockchain Deal in a Rare Move by Global Bank

In a striking move for the banking sector, UBS has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ant International (a key unit of Ant Group) to explore blockchain-based, tokenised deposit solutions for real-time, multi-currency global payments.

Why European Retailers Should Pay Close Attention to APAC Payment Methods
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Why European Retailers Should Pay Close Attention to APAC Payment Methods

New JCB data on rapidly rising cross-border spending reveal the growing popularity of European locations among Asian tourists, while APAC consumers also increase their payment volumes at EU online stores.

PhonePe Partners with OpenAI to Embed ChatGPT into Its Payments Platform
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PhonePe Partners with OpenAI to Embed ChatGPT into Its Payments Platform

Rather than exposing the full OpenAI ChatGPT interface, PhonePe will embed AI-powered tools tailored to payment-use cases in its consumer and business apps, so that users can ask for help with travel planning, product recommendations, or comparison before making UPI payments.

PayPal Secures IFPE License in Mexico, Unlocking Full E-Money Operations and New Growth Opportunities
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PayPal Secures IFPE License in Mexico, Unlocking Full E-Money Operations and New Growth Opportunities

IFPE License regulatory milestone marks a clear consolidation of PayPal presence in Mexico within its maturing regulated fintech landscape.

Crypto in Payments Gains Traction: Stablecoins and Bitcoin Power New Cross-Border Flows
Blockchain & Crypto

Crypto in Payments Gains Traction: Stablecoins and Bitcoin Power New Cross-Border Flows

The payments world is increasingly embracing crypto currencies, especially stablecoins and bitcoin, as key rails for real-world transactions. A new wave of partnerships and product rollouts is bringing digital-asset payouts and transfers into the mainstream, with major players like Mastercard, Cash App, and dLocal leveraging stablecoins to offer faster, more flexible, and more inclusive payment […]

Europe Pushes For Seamless Payments: Klarna, BLIK And iDEAL→Wero Accelerate Interoperability
Fintech & Ecommerce

Europe Pushes For Seamless Payments: Klarna, BLIK And iDEAL→Wero Accelerate Interoperability

Europe’s payments landscape is shifting from a patchwork of national systems toward greater interoperability, driven by commercial integrations, pilot projects, and a regulatory push for instant, cross-border payments. Recent moves: Klarna’s deeper integration with Nordic wallets Vipps and MobilePay, Poland’s BLIK launching pilot cross-border P2P transfers, and the planned transition of the Netherlands’ iDEAL into […]

Mastercard Aims for Number-Free Cards & Password-Free Payments Across Asia Pacific by 2030
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Mastercard Aims for Number-Free Cards & Password-Free Payments Across Asia Pacific by 2030

Mastercard has announced a major push: by 2030, it aims to make online shopping payments in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region both password-free and number-free.

Ebury Launches Mobile App for Managing Global Cash Flows
Fintech & Ecommerce

Ebury Launches Mobile App for Managing Global Cash Flows

A new mobile app from Ebury gives businesses direct control over global cash flow, FX conversions, and payment approvals.

EMS Rebrands as Kurv, Introducing a Simplified Payments Platform for Small Businesses
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EMS Rebrands as Kurv, Introducing a Simplified Payments Platform for Small Businesses

Electronic Merchant Systems (EMS) has rebranded as Kurv, reflecting its transformation and focus on delivering faster, more flexible payment solutions for small businesses.

Visa Direct Stablecoin Payouts Pilot Speeds Up Access to Funds for Creators & Gig Workers
Blockchain & Crypto

Visa Direct Stablecoin Payouts Pilot Speeds Up Access to Funds for Creators & Gig Workers

Businesses using Visa Direct can still fund payouts in fiat currency, while recipients, including creators, freelancers, and gig economy workers, can choose to receive funds in stablecoin assets, allowing faster access to earnings.

Bueno Launches Visa Card for Foreign Homeowners in Spain
Fintech & Ecommerce

Bueno Launches Visa Card for Foreign Homeowners in Spain

The new Bueno Visa card is designed to make managing expenses and payments in Spain easier for international property owners — a segment that often faces challenges with traditional banking options and cross-border transactions.

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.