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The Paypers covers the latest global news and analyses on payments, ecommerce, fintech, and the digital economy

We report on global payments news and innovation in an increasingly digital economy. We’re on top of all payments and fintech news: payments infrastructure, payments systems, payments behaviours, ecommerce payments, Open Banking and Open Finance, Banking-as-a-Service, B2B payments, cryptocurrencies, fraud and financial crime prevention, along with breaking news on the digital economy. Follow us for the latest regulation updates, along with relevant company news on payments investments, product launches, partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions.

We report on global payments news and innovation in an increasingly digital economy. We’re on top of all payments and fintech

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Headless banking: benefits, trends, and market drivers

Interviews | Online & Mobile Banking | Published Friday 10 Jan 2025 12:23 CET

Elizabeth Gujral, Senior Consultant at Cornerstone Advisors, provides a clear explanation of headless banking and its growing significance in the financial services industry.

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Headless banking: benefits, trends, and market drivers

Interviews | Online & Mobile Banking | Published Friday 10 Jan 2025 12:23 CET

Elizabeth Gujral, Senior Consultant at Cornerstone Advisors, provides a clear explanation of headless banking and its growing significance in the financial services industry.

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EU Open Finance: the main discussions in the FIDA Proposal

Expert Opinion | Online & Mobile Banking | 10 Jan 2025 12:16 CET
The EU's FIDA Proposal aims to unlock Open Finance by 2025. Emanuel van Praag and Eugerta Muçi discuss key topics: standardisation, data access rights, gatekeepers, & financial inclusion.
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The Wero wallet: a new payment sheriff hits town

Expert Opinion | Online & Mobile Banking | 09 Jan 2025 12:49 CET
In the race to create a fully integrated European payment market, the launch of the European Payment Initiative’s (EPI) Wero could be the most promising development yet. Tino Meissner, Head of European Payments at Deutsche Bank Merchant Solutions, explores the new arrival.
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MarginEdge partners with BlueSnap for subscription payments

News | Payments General | 10 Jan 2025 16:17 CET
Restaurant management software company, MarginEdge, has recently announced a new partnership with global payment orchestration platform for B2B and B2C businesses, BlueSnap.

 


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BiG blocks fiat transfer to crypto platforms

News | Cryptocurrencies | 10 Jan 2025 14:56 CET
Banco de Investimentos Globais (BiG), one of Portugal’s largest banks, has announced that it began the process of blocking fiat transfers to cryptocurrency platforms. 
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Superbank integrates with OVO for digital services

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 10 Jan 2025 14:48 CET
Superbank, an Indonesia-based digital bank owned by Emtek Group, has expanded its ecosystem by integrating with OVO, a digital wallet backed by Grab.
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eToro launches new portfolio tools for an optimised view of investments

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 10 Jan 2025 14:47 CET
eToro has announced the launch of new tolls, aiming to provide customers and users with a clearer and more in-depth view of their investment performance.
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BRAC Bank partners with Akij Logistics for online air ticket payments

News | Ecommerce | 10 Jan 2025 14:45 CET
BRAC Bank has entered into a payment gateway agreement with Akij Logistics Ltd to enable online payment for air ticket purchases using Visa and Mastercard.
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Snoop introduces a new savings account feature

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 10 Jan 2025 14:37 CET
Money-saving application Snoop has launched its first savings account, which comes equipped with integrated money management tools.
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Adyen launches Adyen Uplift

News | Payments General | 10 Jan 2025 14:30 CET
Global financial technology platform, Adyen, has recently announced the launch of its AI-powered payment optimisation solution, Adyen Uplift.

 


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XTransfer receives MPI Licence from Singapore's Monetary Authority

News | Payments General | 10 Jan 2025 14:18 CET
XTransfer, a B2B cross-border trade payment platform, has been granted the Major Payment Institution (MPI) licence by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
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EBA issues a paper on prudential standards for crypto-asset exposures

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 10 Jan 2025 13:53 CET
The EBA has released a Consultation Paper detailing draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) to guide institutions on managing their crypto-asset exposures.
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HyperPay secures licence from SAMA to scale digital payments in Saudi Arabia

News | Payments General | 10 Jan 2025 13:43 CET
Payment gateway provider in the MENA region HyperPay has announced that it secured a licence from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) to advance the development and optimisation of the financial sector in the region. 
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Standard Chartered launches crypto services in Europe

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 10 Jan 2025 13:27 CET
Standard Chartered has announced the launch of its crypto services for customers and partners in Europe, after securing a digital asset licence under the MiCA framework.
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Bank Alfalah acquires stake in UAE fintech Jingle Pay

News | Payments General | 10 Jan 2025 12:59 CET
Bank Alfalah, a commercial bank in Pakistan, has announced its acquisition of 9.9% equity stake in Jingle Pay, a UAE-based fintech.
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Mastercard expands crypto credential solution to UAE and Kazakhstan

News | Cryptocurrencies | 10 Jan 2025 12:26 CET
American multinational payment card services corporation Mastercard has extended its Crypto Credential solution to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kazakhstan.
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FV Bank integrates PYUSD into its stablecoin offering

News | Cryptocurrencies | 10 Jan 2025 12:18 CET
FV Bank, a licensed US digital bank offering traditional and digital asset banking services, has announced that it integrated PayPal USD (PYUSD) for direct deposits and outbound payments. 
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TCB Pay launches a new service, ACH payments

News | Payments General | 10 Jan 2025 12:03 CET
Provider of corporate cards and payments TCB Pay has expanded its services to introduce Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments.
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Verifone launches its new payment device portfolio

News | Payments General | 10 Jan 2025 11:27 CET
Verifone has launched its new Verifone Victa portfolio of payment devices, alongside a new softPOS solution called Verifone Top and new biometric capabilities.
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Verifone and FreedomPay announce integration of payment ecosystems

News | Online Payments | 10 Jan 2025 11:14 CET
Verifone, a provider of payment devices, and FreedomPay, a global payment orchestration platform, have announced the integration of their technologies.
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