Latest Payments & Fintech News And Insights

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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[Video interview] Finance & data privacy: why verifiable proofs matter more than sensitive data – insights with Anthony Day

Interviews | Cryptocurrencies | Published Friday 25 Apr 2025 08:30 CET

Blockchain expert Anthony Day explores how finance can leverage blockchain for privacy, security, transparency, and efficiency.

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[Video interview] Finance & data privacy: why verifiable proofs matter more than sensitive data – insights with Anthony Day

Interviews | Cryptocurrencies | Published Friday 25 Apr 2025 08:30 CET

Blockchain expert Anthony Day explores how finance can leverage blockchain for privacy, security, transparency, and efficiency.

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Top Stories

The digital assets opportunity in Africa

Expert Opinion | Cryptocurrencies | 25 Apr 2025 08:30 CET
Estelle Brack explores the digital assets landscape in Africa, including crypto use cases, mining potential, and evolving regulation.
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Berlin, bold ideas, and the next phase of fintech: key highlights from FIBE 2025

Expert Opinion | Online & Mobile Banking | 24 Apr 2025 12:53 CET
The Paypers attended #FIBE25 in Berlin – 2 days of bold fintech insights, from AI and stablecoins to regulation and the future of payments.
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Binance enforces new crypto transfer rules in South Africa

News | Cryptocurrencies | 25 Apr 2025 16:04 CET
Binance has plans to implement new compliance measures for South African users, requiring sender and receiver info for all crypto deposits and withdrawals.
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Fyorin launches physical cards and expense management tool

News | Cards | 25 Apr 2025 15:26 CET
Malta-based Fyorin has launched a new set of financial tools aimed at addressing long-standing inefficiencies in business expense management.
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Aspire and Episode Six launch card for SMBs in Hong Kong and Singapore

News | Payments General | 25 Apr 2025 15:22 CET
Fintech company Aspire has partnered with Episode Six (E6), a global card infrastructure provider, to launch a corporate card for SMBs in Hong Kong and Singapore.
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RockawayX closes a USD 125 million fund to support blockchain startups

News | Cryptocurrencies | 25 Apr 2025 14:45 CET
Rockawayx, a European crypto VC firm, has raised USD 125 million in funding amid renewed interest in digital assets and blockchain tech.
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VoPay launches an embedded cross-border solution

News | Payments General | 25 Apr 2025 14:24 CET
Embedded financial technology provider VoPay has announced the launch of its new Cross-Border Payments-As-A-Service solution.
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Alternative Payments raises USD 22 mln to transform B2B payments

News | Payments General | 25 Apr 2025 14:04 CET
Alternative Payments, a provider of fully integrated B2B payments and checkout infrastructure, has secured USD 22 million in funding through two rounds led by MissionOG and Third Prime.
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Fiserv signs an agreement to acquire Brazil-based fintech Money Money

News | Payments General | 25 Apr 2025 13:29 CET
Fintech Fiserv has entered a definitive agreement to purchase Brazilian fintech Money Money Servicos Financeiros S.A.
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NuMark Credit Union partners with Alkami for optimised digital banking tools

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 25 Apr 2025 13:26 CET
NuMark Credit Union has announced its partnership with Alkami in order to optimise its online and mobile banking experience for both retail and business members.
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PayPal and Coinbase expand partnership for stablecoin use

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 25 Apr 2025 13:15 CET
PayPal and Coinbase have expanded their partnership with a focus on enhancing the accessibility and use of the PayPal USD stablecoin.
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Pinwheel partners with Q2 to simplify account activation for banks

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 25 Apr 2025 12:58 CET
Pinwheel, a fintech firm specialising in frictionless account activation and engagement products, has announced a strategic integration with Q2’s Digital Banking Platform.
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Velmie and Metro Cable launch Vult, Sierra Leone's digital banking app

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 25 Apr 2025 12:09 CET
Velmie, a global banking tech firm, has teamed up with Sierra Leone’s Metro Cable to launch Vult, the country’s first digital banking app.
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Ondato obtains eIDAS certificates for qualified trust service components

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 25 Apr 2025 12:06 CET
Ondato, a global provider of identity verification and compliance solutions, has officially received certification for its services under the eIDAS regulation.
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Mercuryo launches crypto debit card with Mastercard via Ledger

News | Cards | 25 Apr 2025 12:05 CET
Mercuryo has introduced a new cryptocurrency debit card, Spend, through a partnership with hardware wallet provider Ledger and Mastercard.
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TBC Uzbekistan launches a fully digital SME lending solution

News | Payments General | 25 Apr 2025 11:50 CET
TBC Uzbekistan, a digital banking ecosystem in Central Asia, has launched a lending product for SMEs and individual enterprises.
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PayPoint partners with Uber and Deliveroo to improve digital vouchers

News | Payments General | 25 Apr 2025 11:38 CET
PayPoint has announced new collaborations with Uber and Deliveroo to improve its digital voucher service for retail partners.
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Papaya Global partners with AKT for workforce payments

News | Payments General | 25 Apr 2025 11:33 CET
Papaya Global has announced its partnership with AKT in order to offer optimised and secure end-to-end workforce payments to SAP customers.
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ChargeAfter teams up with Foundation Finance

News | Payments General | 25 Apr 2025 11:08 CET
ChargeAfter has partnered with Foundation Finance to broaden the financing options available to home improvement contractors and their clients.
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