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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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The payment maturity model: a blueprint for unlocking merchant growth

Thought leader insights | Payments General | Published Wednesday 16 Apr 2025 08:34 CET

Brady Harris, CEO at IXOPAY, explores how merchants can leverage the payment maturity model to drive growth, enhance data control, and expand globally.

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The payment maturity model: a blueprint for unlocking merchant growth

Thought leader insights | Payments General | Published Wednesday 16 Apr 2025 08:34 CET

Brady Harris, CEO at IXOPAY, explores how merchants can leverage the payment maturity model to drive growth, enhance data control, and expand globally.

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Adobe partners with Antom to scale payment access across Asia for digital creators

News | Payments General | 16 Apr 2025 08:19 CET
Adobe has joined forces with Antom to roll out an improved payment experience and personalised digital marketing offerings for its customers across Asia. 
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Findi completes BANKIT acquisition via TSI in USD 19.1 mln deal

News | Payments General | 15 Apr 2025 16:13 CET
Findi, through its majority-owned subsidiary Transaction Solutions International, has finalised its acquisition of BANKIT for approximately USD 19.1 million.
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Visa joins stablecoin consortium led by Paxos

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 15 Apr 2025 14:55 CET
Visa has taken a step forward to become a member of the Global Dollar Network (USDG), a stablecoin initiative launched by US-regulated digital asset firm Paxos.
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Banked acquires VibePay for Pay by Bank adoption

News | Payments General | 15 Apr 2025 14:54 CET
Banked has acquired UK-based consumer payments app VibePay to accelerate global Pay by Bank adoption through customer and merchant incentives.
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Sumsub partners with Volt to enable Open Banking-powered user verification

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 15 Apr 2025 14:25 CET
Sumsub has announced its partnership with Volt in order to provide businesses and customers with improved Open Banking-powered user verification.
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Ozone API launches VoP guide for SEPA banks

News | Payments General | 15 Apr 2025 13:34 CET
UK-based fintech Ozone API has launched a new guide to assist banks and PSPs across the SEPA in preparing for the upcoming VoP requirements.
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KKR to acquire OSTTRA from S&P Global and CME for USD 3.1 bln

News | Payments General | 15 Apr 2025 13:15 CET
Investment firm KKR has agreed to acquire OSTTRA, a post-trade services provider for over-the-counter markets, in a deal valued at USD 3.1 billion.
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eToro and BNY extend their partnership to roll out stock lending programme

News | Cryptocurrencies | 15 Apr 2025 13:13 CET
Israel-based social trading-focused online broker eToro, in collaboration with BNY, has announced its plans to roll out a stock lending programme to allow users to earn passive income. 
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PayPal and TerraPay partner to expand access to cross-border payments in MENA

News | Payments General | 15 Apr 2025 12:13 CET
PayPal has announced its partnership with TerraPay in order to expand secure and efficient access to cross-border payments across MENA.
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Mollie supports Tap to Pay on iPhone for Irish businesses

News | Mobile Payments | 15 Apr 2025 11:48 CET
European financial services provider Mollie has announced that it now supports Tap to Pay on iPhone for its business customers in Ireland. 
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Three months in: Trump's impact on finance and crypto

Expert Opinion | Cryptocurrencies | 15 Apr 2025 11:30 CET
Cernescu Dragos, News Editor at The Paypers, analyses the impact of President Donald Trump’s decisions for the financial and crypto sectors, three months into his second term.
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Stablecoin strategy for banks

Expert Opinion | Cryptocurrencies | 15 Apr 2025 10:45 CET

Tony McLaughlin, CEO of Ubyx, explains why banks should act now and how they can implement a practical stablecoin strategy that aligns with their existing business models.


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BNPL's role in supporting financial well-being and innovation

Interviews | Payments General | 15 Apr 2025 10:35 CET
Bandan Jot Singh, Head of Business Unit – Payments & Credit at Riverty, elaborates on the role of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) in supporting financial well-being and innovation.
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Nubank launches NuScore

News | Payments General | 15 Apr 2025 10:01 CET
Nubank has launched NuScore, a credit rating tool for Nu customers, to offer greater transparency on the factors that make up a credit profile.
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Revolut reportedly expands into rewards-based credit cards

News | Cards | 15 Apr 2025 09:55 CET
Revolut has reportedly decided to launch a rewards-based credit card aimed at European consumers, marking a strategic move into a sector long dominated by AMEX.
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Verification of Payee (VoP): key insights, challenges, and compliance strategies from industry experts

Expert Opinion | Payments General | 15 Apr 2025 09:36 CET

In early April 2025, The Paypers hosted a webinar titled Verification of Payee—Getting Ready for the Last Milestone, featuring payment specialists from Worldline and Projective Group.



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Sabre partners with CellPoint Digital to optimise airline payments

News | Payments General | 15 Apr 2025 09:36 CET
Travel technology company Sabre has teamed up with CellPoint Digital to augment the airline payment ecosystem. 
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U.S. Bank launches its U.S. Bank Business Essentials solution

News | Payments General | 15 Apr 2025 09:34 CET
U.S. Bank has announced the launch of a checking account that includes card payment acceptance capabilities and zero-cost same-day funding. 
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Stitch obtains USD 55 million in funding round

News | Payments General | 15 Apr 2025 08:26 CET
South African fintech Stitch has obtained USD 55 million in funding, aiming to leverage the capital to optimise its payment solutions for businesses across the region. 
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